GETTING THERE

The nearest airport is in Tiruchirappalli, about 55 km from Thanjavur. It is well connected to major cities of India.

STAY

Svatma is akin to an elegant family home and flaunts arts,architecture, and the culinary heritage of Tamil Nadu. Doubles from `5,000; svatma.in

Visalam is a Chettinad mansion built nearly a century ago. Price on request; cghearth.com