Thanjavur-Kumbakonam-Thrichy-Madurai
Seniors Friendly Travel
Day 1: Cochin – Thanjavur
- Departure:
Depart from Cochin by 6:00 AM towards Tanjore.
- Sightseeing:
Arrive by noon and visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site famous for its Chola architecture.
- Stay:
Dinner and overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Day 2: Thanjavur – Gangaikonda Cholapuram – Chidambaram –
Kumbakonam
- Morning:
Visit the temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, which features a
55-meter tall tower and intricate stone sculptures.
- Afternoon:
Travel to Chidambaram to visit the Nataraja Temple, dedicated to
Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer and Lord Vishnu as the judge of the dance.
- Stay:
Evening drive to Kumbakonam for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Kumbakonam – Srirangam
- Morning:
Visit the UNESCO-listed Airavatesvara Temple, noted for stone
carvings that resemble a chariot and narrate Purana stories.
- Cultural
Experience: Visit a Handloom Artisans Center to see the weaving
of Silk Sarees and Khadi.
- Evening:
Drive to Srirangam (approx. 2.5 hours) to visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy
Temple, another UNESCO-listed heritage site.
- Return:
Begin the return journey to Cochin after dinner.
Day 4: Arrival at Cochin
- Conclusion:
Arrive back in Cochin by approximately 6:00 AM.