The world famous Brihadeeswara temple is
situated here. It is built by Raja Chola The empire builder in the early
Dravidian style.
Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max 36, Min
32; Winter- Max 23, Min 18.
Best Season : October to March.
STD Code : 04362.
Transport & Communication:
Air : Nearest airport Tiruchirapalli (54 kms) is
connected with Cochin & Madras. Fare: Calcutta-Tiruchirapalli via Madras
(Mon,Thu,Fri) Rs.5114 (Y).
Rail: Thanjavur is directly
connected by rail to Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Madras and Chidambaram.
Road:
Thanjavur is connected by regular bus services with Chidambaram (113
kms), Kanyakumari (394 kms), Kumbakonam (38 kms), Madras (310 kms), Madurai
(159 kms), Pudukkotai (58 kms), Rameshwaram (222 kms), Tiruchirapalli (54
kms).
WHAT TO SEE Brihadeeswara
Temple, The Palace, Sangeetha Mahal, Saraswati Mahal, Library, Raja Museum,
Temple Museum, Schwarz Church.
EXCURSIONS
Velankani-95 kms, Point Calimere/Kodikarai-30 kms, Poompuhar-100
kms
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