Thanjāvūr travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thanjāvūr

With a population of 219,571, Thanjāvūr is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thanjāvūr to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Thanjāvūr

Thanjāvūr in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1026
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thanjāvūr in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1026
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thanjāvūr in May, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 183 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Thanjāvūr, with an average rainfall of 12 mm.

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How to Get to Thanjāvūr

Plane

Although Thanjāvūr doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), which is located 29 miles from Thanjāvūr. The shortest domestic flight to Thanjāvūr departs from Chennai and takes around 1h 05m.

Plane

Although Thanjāvūr doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), which is located 29 miles from Thanjāvūr. The shortest domestic flight to Thanjāvūr departs from Chennai and takes around 1h 05m.

Airports near Thanjāvūr

Airlines serving Thanjāvūr

Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,257 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (47 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (46 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (146 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (64 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thanjāvūr

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,732 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,311 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thanjāvūr

Most booked hotels in Thanjāvūr

Great Trails River View Resort Thanjavur By Grt Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,926+
Sangam Hotel, Thanjavur
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,426+
Hotel Gnanam
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,565+
Valli Hotel
1 star
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 918+

Hiring a car in Thanjāvūr

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Thanjāvūr (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,252 and ₹ 1,669.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Thanjāvūr (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,252 and ₹ 1,669.