Thanjavur -Weekend Trip

OVERVIEW- Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore, is a beautiful city that was ruled by the Chola rulers and was at its zenith under their rule between the 11th and 14thcenturies. Also known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur is home to a large number of extremely beautiful temples, popular for their striking architecture. If you wish to spend your vacation, visiting these beauties and seek inner peace, During your visit to Thanjavur, get your hands on cotton saris, handloom silk saris and Tanjore paintings, popular all around the globe. It is one of those cities in South India where one can see marriage between the old and new.

CHENNAI- Chennai the fifth most populous city in India and the capital of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and was initially known as Madras. Chennai is also known as the automobile capital of India and it has the maximum number of automobile industry in India. It is city with a blend of old and new in the right proportion. Chennai is housed with a number of historic landmarks and beaches.

BENGALURU- Bengaluru, the Garden City of India is also the capital of Karnataka. The city ranks as one of the fastest growing cities in Asia. Its pleasant climate, friendly people and its highly educated population have made this Silicon Valley of India. Almost all computer related multinationals are setting up their Indian head office at Bengaluru. This garden city of India has many gardens and boulevards. There are number of places of tourist interest in and around Bengaluru.

THANJAVUR- One of the major cities in Tamil Nadu, Tanjore or Thanjavur is renowned as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu and Art Capital of South India. Historically, Tanjore was the regal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Mahrattas. It is also noted for its exquisite handicraft, bronze statue casting, pith temple models, and musical instruments. The temple, fort and palaces have been silent witness to the great culture of India.