Heritage
Maaligaimedu (Chola palace site)
Archaeological excavations here have uncovered brick walls and remains of the Chola royal palace. A good stop for anyone interested in history, combined with the temple visit.
- Best time
- Combine with the temple visit
- Entry
- Free
๐๏ธ Stay & eat nearby
๐งญ Nearby from here
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UNESCO World Heritage
Temple
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
UNESCO World Heritage temple built by Rajendra Chola I around 1035 CE.
๐ โ 10 km from Jayankondam
Nature
Chola Gangam (Ponneri) Lake
Large lake created by Rajendra Chola I near his capital, filled with water he is said to have brought from the Ganges.
Temple
Varatharaja Perumal Temple, Jayankondam
Vishnu temple in Jayankondam town, featured by Tamil Nadu Tourism.
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UNESCO World Heritage
Temple
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
UNESCO World Heritage Chola temple built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century.
๐ โ 45 km from Jayankondam
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UNESCO World Heritage
Temple
Brihadisvara Temple (Big Temple), Thanjavur
The Thanjavur Big Temple built by Rajaraja Chola I โ a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
๐ โ 85 km from Jayankondam
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Ramsar wetland
Nature
Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary
Ramsar wetland in Ariyalur district that attracts thousands of migratory birds.
๐ โ 60 km from Jayankondam