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2 Day Great Living Chola Temples Tour From Trichy
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2 Days
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Offered in: English
Overview
The Great Living Chola Temples are a testimony to the brilliant achievements of the "Chola dynasty" in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting. The site includes three great 11th- and 12th-century Temples: the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram. The Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by Rajendra I, was completed in 1035. Its 53-m vimana (sanctum tower) has recessed corners and a graceful upward curving movement, contrasting with the straight and severe tower at Thanjavur. The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva.
What's Included
- Overight stay at a budget hotel with all basic western amenities
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- meals
- local guide and monument entrance fees
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
07:30 AM
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Trichy to Tanjore and Darasuram
2 Stops
Thanjavur
Morning we pickup you from your Trichy hotel/airport and drive to Tanjore . Those who wish to do something in Trichy first,then we shall take to world famous "Rangnathswamy temple" first before we go to Tanjore. Arrive Tanjore and visit visit Brihadishvara (or Brhadisvara) temple was constructed between c. 995 and 1025 CE using Chola war booty and tribute from Sri Lanka. The temple was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Reaching a height of 63 metres, it is the tallest temple building in India.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Proceed to visit Darasuram temple just 40 kilometers away. The Airavatesvara temple complex at Darasuram, was built by Rajaraja II, features a 24-m vimana and a stone image of Shiva. . Overnight at the hotel in "Kumbakonam", the city in which Darasuram temple is located.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight in a budget hotel with all basic western amenities
Darasuram to "Gangaikondacholapuram" (45 kms) and drive back to Trichy (101 kilometers).
2 Stops
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Breakfast at the hotel, later From Darasuram, further drive of 45 kilometers to visit temple "Gangaikondacholapuram".The Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by Rajendra I, was completed in 1035. Its 53-m vimana (sanctum tower) has recessed corners and a graceful upward curving movement, contrasting with the straight and severe tower at Thanjavur.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Tiruchirappalli
To conclude the tour, Get driven back to Trichy airport to board your flight for onward journey.
• Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Discover Activities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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