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 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 March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1001
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thanjāvūr in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1001
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. Pondicherry is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Thanjāvūr departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Thanjāvūr is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 295 km from Thanjāvūr. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Plane

Although Thanjāvūr doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), which is located 47 km from Thanjāvūr. Pondicherry is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Thanjāvūr departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Thanjāvūr is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 295 km from Thanjāvūr. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Thanjāvūr

PNYPondicherry
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil
IXMMadurai

Airlines serving Thanjāvūr

British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (89 reviews)
Scoot
Good (337 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (88 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (86 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thanjāvūr

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,270 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 3,084 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thanjāvūr

Most booked hotels in Thanjāvūr

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Hotel Valli
1 star
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 949+
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Hiring a car in Thanjāvūr

Expect to pay ₹ 108 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 ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 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 ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.