The world famous Brihadeeswara temple is situated here. It is built by Raja Chola The empire builder in the early Dravidian style. 

Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max 36, Min 32; Winter- Max 23, Min 18. 
Best Season : October to March. 
STD Code : 04362. 

Air : Nearest airport Tiruchirapalli (54 kms) is connected with Cochin & Madras. Fare: Calcutta-Tiruchirapalli via Madras (Mon,Thu,Fri) Rs.5114 (Y). 
Rail: Thanjavur is directly connected by rail to Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Madras and Chidambaram. 

Road: Thanjavur is connected by regular bus services with Chidambaram (113 kms), Kanyakumari (394 kms), Kumbakonam (38 kms), Madras (310 kms), Madurai (159 kms), Pudukkotai (58 kms), Rameshwaram (222 kms), Tiruchirapalli (54 kms). 

Places To Visit

Brihadeeswara Temple, The Palace, Sangeetha Mahal, Saraswati Mahal, Library, Raja Museum, Temple Museum, Schwarz Church. 

Excursion 

Velankani-95 kms, Point Calimere/Kodikarai-30 kms, Poompuhar-100 kms