Tamil Nadu · India
Where to stay in Thanjavur
Thanjavur is a city in Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 223,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- TRZ46 km · Tiruchirappalli International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Thanjavur
Thanjavur, also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 12th biggest city in Tamil Nadu.
Thanjavur (tuhny-JAH-voor) thrived as the ancient capital of the Chola Empire, later of Marathas and Nayaks. Thanjavur was at the height of its glory during the Chola period between the 10th and 14th centuries and became a great centre of learning and culture. The Chola Empire eventually grew into one of the most powerful empires India had ever seen under the rule of Rajaraja Chola I, also known to many Tamils as Rajaraja the Great, and his son, Rajendra Chola I. Under Rajendra Chola I, the capital was moved from Thanjavur to the nearby Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
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Where to stay
Which part of Thanjavur to stay in
Hotels in Thanjavur are generally not that expensive. Try to avoid booking rooms from online websites as these websites may show increase in demand and may charge extra. Calling the hotel's phone and booking is the best way. For a more adventurous soul, going to the hotel, haggling and then booking the rooms may be another way. Hotels in the centre of the town tend to cost extra due to ease of access to the tourist spots. However, one can avoid the crowds and stay at hotels near to the New Bus Stand, for ease of travel to other cities.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Thanjavur
6 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Home Stay | 1.6 km | |
| Great Trails River View Resort Thanjavur by GRT Hotels | 4.6 km | |
| Hotel Akshith Inn | 5.2 km | |
| Hotel Victoriyah | 2.2 km | |
| Hyders Park - The Business Hotel | 5.6 km | |
| Svatma | 1.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Thanjavur
Thanjavur has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; November is the wettest, with about 262 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Thanjavur: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 46 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
The nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), 57 km on road. There are direct flights from Chennai. Thanjavur is also reachable by train from other Indian cities. Thanjavur Junction is the station to alight. There are daily trains to or from Chennai, Bengaluru, Mysore, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Thrissur, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Erode, Salem, Tirupur, Tirunelveli, Rameswaram and weekly trains to Tiruchendur, Bhubaneswar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Jabalpur, Vijayawada, Vizianagaram and to all main cities.
Getting around
Negotiate a rate with the driver before riding in an auto. Any place within the city costs a minimum of ₹80 to ₹100. The auto drivers will charge extra if you don't speak Tamil or don't negotiate well (if you seem like a pushover). Bargaining for the prices before alighting is a must. Tourist cabs are the best choice in case you want to tour the temples around Thanjavur. Drivers don't follow a fixed method for charging. But it's wise to negotiate at least the rates that are applicable in Chennai.
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TRZ · Tiruchirappalli International Airport
Questions
Thanjavur: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Thanjavur?
Thanjavur has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; November is the wettest, with about 262 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Thanjavur?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 46 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Thanjavur?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Thanjavur
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.