Shikhara Journeys

Planning your visit

Visiting Brihadisvara Temple

Tamil Nadu · 1010 CE, Chola dynasty (Rajaraja I) · dedicated to Shiva · UNESCO World Heritage

Getting there

Airport

  • Thanjavur Airport 7.5 km
  • Tiruchirapalli International Airport, Tiruchirappalli 46.1 km

Railway station

  • Tanjore Railway Station, Thanjavur 0.8 km
  • Alakkudi Railway Station, Thanjavur Sub-District 8.6 km

Bus stand

  • Vishnampettai Bus Stop, Thanjavur 1.1 km
  • New Bus Station-Thanjavur, Thanjavur 4.2 km

Distances are straight-line from the temple, not road distance.

When to go

Best months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb

Festivals: Maha Shivaratri · Panguni Uthiram · Chola Peruvizha

Where to stay

  • Sangam Hotel, Thanjavur 1.2 km
  • Hotel Pandiyar 0.3 km
  • Ponni Residency 0.5 km
  • Hotel Kasi Inn 0.6 km
  • OYO 1637 Hotel Star Residency 0.6 km
  • Vedha's Stay 0.7 km

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On the day

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