Golden triangle of Chola world heritage temples

GOLDEN TRIANGLE OF CHOLA TEMPLES

Private tour of 3 world heritage sites and Chola temples!

Rs 16500/person onwards
Private car 2days/1night Guided tour

Great living Chola temples

Chola trail to the Golden Triangle of South India takes us a 1000 years back in time to explore 3 world heritage sites and capitals of the mighty Chola Empire. This is a journey of rediscovery of Cholas, the major maritime power controlling vast parts of South East Asia in the 10-12th centuries. We will relive the glory days of life under the Chola Empire at the world heritage sites of Brihadeswar Temple in Tanjore, Airateswar Temple in Darasuram and the temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Brihadeeswar temple

The famous Brihadeeswara Temple is our first destination in the Chola Trail to Golden Triangle of South India. Built a thousand years ago by “Ponnien Selvan” Raja Raja Chola, it is one of the greatest architectural creations in India. Popularly called as Thanjavur Big Temple it is a sculptor’s dream, a historian’s mine, a dancer’s vision and a sociologist’s scoop! The Thanjavur Big temple, which celebrated its 1000th birthday in 2010, remains the finest specimen of architecture, sculpture, bronze casting and painting.

Tanjore Palace

Built during the Nayak rule, the Grand Palace of Tanjore was repaired during the rule of the Marathas. Walk through the queen’s courtyard and witness divine scenes painted on the walls of the Durbar Hall. Also, search for the underground passage in this palace. There is also the Royal Museum, a gallery and the Saraswati Mahal Library stationed within the palace complex.

Darasuram

Darasuram is home to Airavateswar Temple, our second destination in the Chola Trail to Golden Triangle of South India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Temple was built by Chola King Raja Raja II in the 12th century AD. This shiva temple at Darasuram near Kumbakonam is a UNESCO world heritage site and a treasure trove of Art, Carvings and Architecture. The temple gets its name after Airavat the white elephant of Lord Indra who as per legends, came here to worship.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Gangaikondacholapuram was city built in 1025 by Rajendra Chola, son of “Ponnien Selvan” Raja Raja Chola. Rajendra was the greatest Imperial King in Indian history with the world’s most powerful Navy in the 11th century which was used to protect the Chola trade routes in South East Asia! The city was meant to commemorate his victory over the Pala Empire across the Ganges. Gangaikonda Cholapuram served as the capital of the mighty Chola Empire for 250 years and is most famous for its Shiva Temple. The other highlights of this lost city of Cholas are The Royal Palace made of burnt brick, a Giant Nandi and a magnificent Lion figure next to the Well where the King poured the Ganges water brought from his conquests.

Private Guided Tour

Chola tour is a fully guided tour led by a guide who will explain the unique nature of the Chola rule over South India, intricacies of the temple rituals, sculptures and rock cut architecture.

Strenghening local community

Our company is helping local communities in areas where we organize tours. We do this by training & employing local guides and by procuring their wares to strengthen their livelihood. This is an attempt to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

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Pricing Chart

4+ persons
Rs16500/person
  • 1 night stay in single occupancy in Tanjore with breakfast
  • Travel by Innova (AC)
  • Guide
  • Entrance charges
2-3 persons
Rs21250/person
  • 1 night stay in single occupancy in Tanjore with breakfast
  • Travel by Sedan (AC)
  • Guide
  • Entrance charges
1 person
Rs32000
  • 1 night stay in single occupancy in Tanjore with breakfast
  • Travel by Sedan (AC)
  • Guide
  • Entrance charges

Trip Itinerary

2 days 1 night tour of Chola temples from Chennai

Day 1- 6:30 AM - Hotel pick up
1:00 PM - Arrive in Tanjore
Arrive in Tanjore after a 350 Km drive
Tanjore Palace
In the Palace built by Marathas we will visit Royal Museum, a gallery and the Saraswati Mahal Library stationed within the palace complex.
Brihadeeswar Temple
We will explore the architectural marvel built by Raja Raja Chola. We will also appreciate a remarkable collection of frescoes in the temple which bring back the past into life.
Day 2- 9:00 AM- Darasuram
We start the day at a Temple was built by Chola King Raja Raja II in the 12th century AD. Airateswar temple at Darasuram near Kumbakonam is a treasure trove of Art, Carvings and Architecture.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
The highlight of this Shiva temple is the giant Nandi sculpture. We will also see remains of the Royal Palace made of burnt brick, and a magnificent Lion figure next to the Well where the King poured the Ganges water brought from his conquests.
3:00 PM- Drive back to Chennai
8:00 PM- Drop to Chennai

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