Overview
Explore South India’s richest architectural tradition with this 8-hour tour of Trichy and Thanjavur. Visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple on an island in Trichy and stop for lunch before travelling to Thanjavur. See the city’s Royal Palace, Brahadeshwarar Temple, Rajarajeswara Temple, and more. This private tour includes round-trip transport from Madurai. 1. All entrance fees included. 2.Discover art and architecture in Trichy and Thanjavur. 3.Convenient round-trip transport from Madurai. 4.Private guide ensures personalized experience
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Lunch
- Monument Entry Charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Madurai
- Private transportation
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
After pickup at your Madurai hotel at 7 am, travel by private car and driver to (Tiruchirappalli) to visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (or Thiruvarangam Tamil) where your guide explains why this Hindu temple, dedicated to Ranganatha (a reclining form of Vishnu) is so important and why the temple's location, on an island in the Cauvery River has left it vulnerable to natural disasters.
Stop 2
Then, around 1 pm, stop for lunch (additional cost) and then continue to Thanjavur to visit the Royal Palace and Art Gallery.
Stop 3
Next place to Visit is Brihadeeshwara Temples.
Stop 4
Also visiting Peruvudaiyar Kovil, a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva with is an outstanding example of Tamil architecture during the Chola dynasty. Also known as Periya Kovil, Brihadeshwara Temple, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajeswaram, this temple is one of the largest in India. Around 4 pm, relax in your private car while your driver takes you back to your hotel in Madurai, arriving around 5 pm.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels