UNESCO Chola Temple Trail Private day trip from Trichy | 7 hours to 8 hours

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Car Only
2 Adults x $200.00
$400.00
Approx Total
$400.00
Includes: Private Car with Driver.
Pickup included
Car & Guide
2 Adults x $367.00
$734.00
Approx Total
$734.00
Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides.
Pickup included
Car, Guide, Entrance & Lunch
2 Adults x $444.00
$888.00
Approx Total
$888.00
Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary & Lunch.
Pickup included
Car, Guide & Entrance
2 Adults x $411.00
$822.00
Approx Total
$822.00
Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides + Entrance & activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

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

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, 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.

Itinerary

  • Tiruchirappalli (Pass By)

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

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram

    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.

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    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.

    1 hour

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    12:30 AM - Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor the flavors of Tamil Nadu cuisine, known for its unique blend of spices and flavors.

    1 minute

  • Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery

    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 artifacts, 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.

    1 hour

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    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.

    1 hour

  • 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.

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Additional Info

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

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Reviews

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Showing 1-3 of 4 reviews with 5 stars

Highly recommend their services

Published on Jan, 2024

Kudos to your team for organising a wonderful trip of the great chola temples. From the outset your team was very responsive and professional. Having used to the lack of punctuality of other Indian tour operators, It was a pleasant surprise for us on the tour day, the team of guide and the team arrived ahead. The guide Mr.Madhu was experienced and knowledgeable and was patient enough to answer my million questions. We are also grateful to him for allowing us to do the tour on our own pace as at times we wanted to spend a little more time on some spots. He also went that extra mile by bearing with us when we overshot the timing as mentioned in the itinerary. The driver Mr.selva was very courteous and respectful. Overall a well organised and well co-ordinated tour by Mr. Shashi Gupta !

1 Day College Course Field Trip with Ms. Abirami

Published on Sep, 2023

Ms. Abirami was exceptional - she gave us a crash course in Chola history and Hinduism. Her depth of knowledge made the day so memorable, there was not a single question she couldn't answer. She also took us to see sarees being hand woven and bronze being handmade. Deva was a great driver, never too far away, keeping the car cool in very hot weather, and moving us safely. Had him for 2 tours and he was great! This tour was on the pricier side, but absolutely worth every penny/rupee.

Precious tour not to forget

Published on Apr, 2022

Very helpful and knowledgeable guide. And driver is ok hard to communicate with driver but guide is great and very friendly. Xxxxxxxx. Ccxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxccxxxxxxxxxx

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