Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thanjāvūr to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Thanjāvūr

Thanjāvūr in September
Estimated hotel price
$17
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thanjāvūr in September
Estimated hotel price
$17
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 47 km from Thanjāvūr. The shortest flight to Thanjāvūr from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Thanjāvūr is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 284 km from Thanjāvūr. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Plane

Although Thanjāvūr doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), which is located 47 km from Thanjāvūr. The shortest flight to Thanjāvūr from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Thanjāvūr is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 284 km from Thanjāvūr. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Airports near Thanjāvūr

PNYPondicherry
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil
IXMMadurai

Airlines serving Thanjāvūr

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (73 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (89 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thanjāvūr

Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thanjāvūr

Most booked hotels in Thanjāvūr

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Great Trails River View Resort Thanjavur By Grt Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Sangam Hotel, Thanjavur
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Hotel Gnanam
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$50+
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Hotel Victoriyah
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$30+
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Valli Hotel
1 star
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$19+
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Hiring a car in Thanjāvūr

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.98.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.49 and $29.98.

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