ALA Resort - 2 Star

Thanjavur was the royal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Mahrattas. Thanjavur was at height of its glory during RajarajaCholan. The Big Temple and the other famous temples in the district are known all over the world. Thanjavur was the cultural capital of the country in 1790. Thanjavur gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made it as their capital. It is known as the Granary of the South India lying in the deltaic region of the famous river Cauvery and criss-crossed by lengthy network of irrigation canals.

ALA Resort is located on the banks of the river Kaveri, 13 km from Thanjavur,Thiruvaiyaru has an old Siva temple dedicated to Panchanatheeswar. It is more renowned for its association with Saint Thyagaraja, who, along with MuthuswamiDikshitar and ShyamaSastri, comprises the Trinity of Carnatic music. Thiruvaiyaru is considered as holy as Varanasi and bathing in the Cauvery here is as guaranteed to rid devotees of sins as bathing in the Ganges.

Basic amenities: Restaurant, Internet, Room service