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UNESCO Chola Temple Trail Private day trip from Trichy
UNESCO Chola Temple Trail Private day trip from Trichy
Private Day Tour to Great Living Chola Temples from Trichy
Private Day Tour to Great Living Chola Temples from Trichy
Private Day Tour to Great Living Chola Temples from Trichy

UNESCO Chola Temple Trail Private day trip from Trichy

By Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $411 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • 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, 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.

Activity location

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

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Car, Guide & Entrance in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Wed 6:00am-10:00am
  • English

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

Language options: English
Price details
$411.00 x 1 Adult$411.00
Total
Price is $411.00
Until Tue, Apr 30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch, if option selected.
  • What's includedWhat's includedGovernment Taxes.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water in the car.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCamera charges at monuments.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities and optional activities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you book

  • 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

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.
Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple
  • 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.
Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
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 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.
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

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

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