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Price is AU$271 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Embark on a captivating journey through the UNESCO Chola Temple Trail on a private day trip from Trichy. Begin your day with a 7:00 AM pick-up from your Trichy hotel and head to Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Explore the temple complex, showcasing the architectural brilliance of the Chola dynasty, with intricate carvings depicting mythological stories and historical events. Move on to Dharasuram to marvel at the Airavateshwara Temple, a masterpiece of Chola architecture, known for its exquisite stone carvings and chariot-shaped mandapam. Enjoy a delightful lunch, savouring the flavours of Tamil Nadu cuisine. Continue your journey to Thanjavur, where you'll visit the Royal Palace & Museum and the iconic Brihadeeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a towering vimana. Conclude your temple tour and return to Trichy by 7:00 PM, cherishing the rich heritage and cultural marvels witnessed throughout the day.

Activity location

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

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Car Only in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00 am-10:00 am
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$270.64 x 1 AdultAU$270.64
Total
Price is AU$270.64

Car & Guide in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00 am-10:00 am
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$496.66 x 1 AdultAU$496.66
Total
Price is AU$496.66

Car, Guide & Entrance in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00 am-10:00 am
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$526.89 x 1 AdultAU$526.89
Total
Price is AU$526.89

Car, Guide, Entrance & Lunch in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 6:00 am-10:00 am
  • English

Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary & Lunch.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$601.75 x 1 AdultAU$601.75
Total
Price is AU$601.75

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • Inclusions
    Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • Inclusions
    Lunch, if option selected.
  • Inclusions
    Government Taxes.
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water in the car.
  • Exclusions
    Camera charges at monuments.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge and optional activities.
  • Exclusions
    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Tiruchirappalli (Pass by)

7:00 AM - Pick up from your hotel in Trichy and depart for Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
9:30 AM - Arrive at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, a temple complex built by the Chola dynasty in the 11th century. Explore the temple, known for its unique architecture and intricate carvings. Visit the Nandi Mandapa, Alankar Mandapa, Maha Mandapa, Mukha Mandapa, and Ardha Mandapa, which are all adorned with sculptures depicting various mythological stories and historical events. Your guide will provide insights into the historical and architectural significance of this temple.

Airavatesvara Temple, Dharasuram, Tamil Nadu

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
10:30 AM - Depart from Gangaikonda Cholapuram and proceed to Darasuram. 11:30 AM - Arrive at Darasuram, famous for the Airavateshwara Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its exquisite stone carvings, particularly the front mandapam in the form of a chariot drawn by horses. Marvel at the intricate details and craftsmanship of this temple, which is considered a masterpiece of Chola architecture. Your guide will share interesting facts and stories about the temple and its significance in Tamil Nadu's history and culture.

Airavatesvara Temple, Dharasuram, Tamil Nadu

  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
12:30 AM - Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savour the flavours of Tamil Nadu cuisine, known for its unique blend of spices and flavours.

Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
1:30 PM - Depart from Darasuram and head towards Thanjavur. 2:30 PM - Arrive at Thanjavur, visit the Thanjavur Palace & Museum, which houses an art gallery, a library, and a hall of music. Explore the rich heritage and history of the region through the various artefacts, sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts on display. Marvel at the exquisite bronze and granite statues of the Chola period in the art gallery, and learn about the contributions of the Chola dynasty to art, culture, and music in the region. Visit the Saraswathi Mahal Library, which preserves over 30,000 palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Indian and European languages, including rare and ancient texts.

Brihadeeswara Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
4:00 PM - Visit the iconic Brihadeeshwara Temple, also known as the Big Temple. This temple, built by the Chola king Rajaraja I in the 10th century, is one of the largest and oldest temples in India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the towering vimana (temple tower), which is one of the tallest in the world, and the intricate sculptures that adorn the walls of the temple. Your guide will provide insights into the history, architecture, and religious significance of this temple, which is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.

Tiruchirappalli (Pass by)

5:30 PM - Conclude your temple tour and start your return journey to Trichy. 7:00 PM - Arrive back in Trichy and drop off at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

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