Thanjavur was the capital city of Chola kingdom from the 9th to the 13th centuries. It is the granary of South India and is known as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. This royal city has a rich and varied heritage for which it is known across the globe

Places to Visit:

Bragatheeswarar temple (Big Temple of Thanjavur), Saraswati Mahal Library, Gangaikondacholapuram temple, Nageswaraswami Temple and the Airavateswara Temple, Dharasuram, Grand Anicut, Papanasam town