Exploring the Chola Temples

The Cholas were once the mightiest rulers of South India with their influence stretching as far as Sri Lanka and Indonesia. During the middle ages, around the 11th and 12th centuries, they were also prolific builders of some mighty impressive temples. We visited just a few of them on our journey through the central plains of Tamil Nadu.

Thanjavur and across to Cochin

Leaving tranquil Tranquebar behind, we treated ourselves to a taxi to Thanjavur, one of Tamil Nadu’s larger cities, so we could visit the Chola temples of Kumbakonen en route.