UNESCO Chola Temple Trail Private day trip from Trichy

7 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

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, savoring the flavors 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.
What's included?
    Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
    English speaking local guide, if option selected.
    Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
    Lunch, if option selected.
    Bottled water in the car.
    Government Taxes.
    Exclusions
      Camera charges at monuments.
      Gratuities and optional activities.
      Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
      Please note
      • Infant seats available
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.
      What to bring