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Full Day Tour of Kumbakonam with Lunch - From Thanjavur

By SITA World Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $324 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Your drive from Thanjavur to Kumbakonam takes about one hour. Kumbakonam has a population of about 145,000 with a strong Hindu majority but it also has a sizeable Muslim and Christian populations. It is known as a “temple town”, which makes the visit interesting. You will spend a full day touring the city and its surroundings. Lunch is included.

Highlights:
• Mahamaham Tank
• Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram
• Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram
• Bronze Manufactures Unit
• Silk Weaving Centers

Activity location

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Thanjavur
    • Thanjavur, India, India

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1-8 Travelers
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$324.00 x 1 Adult$324.00
Total
Price is $324.00
Until Thu, Aug 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private air conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included02 bottles mineral water per person
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch at local restaurant ( Beverage Excluded
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off within Thanjavur city center.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A small amount of walking is involved.
  • Dress Code: Must cover shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
  • Dress Code: Pants or Skirts must cover at least below knee
  • Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Temple Opens from 06:00 A.M. till 12:30 P.M. and evening 4:00 P.M till 08:30 P.M.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

Gangaikonda Cholapuram
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
You will be picked up from your hotel in central Thanjavur at 7:30 A.M. and driven to Kumbakonam for a full day of touring. The drive takes about one hour. Upon arrival, meet your local English Speaking Guide. The city of Kumbakonam rose to prominence between the 7th and 9th centuries AD, when it served as a capital of the Medieval Cholas. The town reached the zenith of its prosperity during the British Rule, when it was a prominent center of European education and Hindu culture. It acquired the cultural name, the "Cambridge of South India". Starting from the Mahamaham Tank you proceed to Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple outside the city. Gangaikonda Cholapuram was erected to outshine the Brahadisvara temple in Thanjavur built in the 11th century. The temple is renowned for having the biggest Shivalingam in South-India. Take a break for lunch in a Local Restaurant. ( Beverage Excluded ).
Dharasuram
  • 4h
Post lunch, proceed to the bronze Manufacturing Unit Rajan Industries and view the casting of Bronze Statues. Following visit Iravatheeswarar Temple, a UNESCO Monument at Darasuram. Finally visit a Silk Weaving Center. See the demonstration of silk weaving and admire the silk materials and goods, which can be purchased. After conclusion of your visit your driver will take you back to your hotel within the Thanjavur city center.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGangaikonda Cholapuram
    • Cholapuram,
    • Thanjavur, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThanjavur
    • Thanjavur, India, India

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