T H A N J A V U R
Location
: Located in Tamilnadu,near to Kumbakonam(30 kms)
Area :
3,397 sq. kms.
Population : Approx. 22 Lakh.
Tourist
Spot »
From Thanjavur City(Bus Stand) -
All the below are located between 5 to 70 kms
 Sri Brihadeeswara.
Hall
of Music.
Schwartz
Church.
Thirukandiyur.
Kumbakonam.
Swamimalai.
Darasuram.
Thirubuvanam.
Thiruvaiyaru.
Manora
Tiruvarur.
Le jardin public.
- Located in around to Thanjavr- 70 kms |
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How to reach Thanjavr
?
: Roadway :
Thanjavur is connected with all major cities.
: Railway :
Thanjavur is connected by rail with Trichy, Madurai,
Nagore and Chennai directly.
: Airway :
The nearest Airport Tiruchirapalli is 58 kms.
and is connected by Indian Airlines and Air Lanka
with
Srilanka. Indian Airlines also be connects Trichy
with Madurai and Chennai directly.
History of Thanjavr
Thanjavur rose to glory during the later
Chola reign between the 10th and the 14th Centuries
and became a centre
of learning and culture. It is the headquarters of the disrict of the same name.
Thanjavur district, the ' Rice Bowl ' of
Tamil Nadu, is also known for its exquisite handicrafts, bronzes and South Indian
Musical Instruments.
The Tamil University, set up recently is situated
here and is devoted to the growth of Tamil literature
and language.
And Poompuhar Handicrafts is the famous shoppping
place here.
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