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Gangaikonda Cholapuram

The capital built by Rajendra Chola after his armies reached the Ganges, with a huge temple.

Photo: Ssriraman · CC BY-SA 3.0
Price
Free
Time Needed
1–2 hours
Address
Jayankondam, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu 612901Directions
Getting There
About 70 km from Thanjavur.

Why Go

Almost nothing remains of the city, but the temple stands, its tower curved and elegant. It's also a World Heritage Site, and quieter than the others.

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