Weekend Getaways near Thanjavur

Pondicherry is what dream vacations are made of. With a rich heritage and an enthralling past, the union territory has dazzled travellers from across the globe. An erstwhile French colony, it's located 150 kilometres – a five-hour drive – from Chennai and is the ideal destination for photo...

If you are planning a trip to the mountains, it’s understood that breathtaking sunsets, impromptu treks and star gazing are a few activities that can be included in your itinerary. This especially holds true if you are planning a trip to explore Ooty tourism as the hill station offers all ...

A major city and commercial hub in Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore offers not much in terms of touristic attractions unless you're on your way to Ooty or any of the Nilgiri hill stations. Although some places might make for really interesting stopovers, such as the Kovai Kutralam Falls, Vaidehi Wat...

Translating to 'the gift of the forest' in the native language of Tamil Nadu and originally home to the Palaiyar tribal people, Kodaikanal has been a retreat long since the 19th century. Located in the hills of the Dindigul district, this modern city was established by British bureaucrats ...

With an intriguing history, the oldest inhabited city in the world is a delight to discover. Visited by people from all over the country, no tour of the south is complete without a visit to Madurai. Shree Meenakshi Sudareshwara Temple is a 2000-year-old temple and is a must visit when in...

Kerala’s Idukki district is home to the beautiful hill-station of Munnar. An erstwhile summer resort to the British, the forested hills are home to the three rivers of Mattupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru. A tea-scented daydream, Munnar’s plantations are swarmed with tourists throughout t...

This city in Tamil Nadu does not provide much to see unless your sightseeing interests include religious dwellings. In that case Trichy can keep you busy throughout the day with a plethora of temples to visit, such as Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Jambukeswarar Temp...

This is one of the most beautiful places of Tamil Nadu and also one of the most important in the southern part of the state. This has a glorious history of about 2000 years and was the capital of the Pandya Rulers. Most of the important monuments and temples you will see here belong to the...

Home to UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples, dreamy sunsets and spiritually-uplifting energy, Mahabalipuram is perhaps one of the most visited places in Tamil Nadu. Locally known as Mamallapuram, this was once the capital of the Pallava Empire. From exciting water sports to classic stat...

Fondly known as the jewel of the South, Yercaud is a hill station in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Known for its stunning beauty, trekking trails and abundant forests, Yercaud is a wonderful vacation spot. There are various touristy spots in and around Yercaud and your holiday schedu...