Shiva Ganga Garden, Thanjavur

Adjoining the renowned Hindu shrine Brihadeeswarar Temple, Sivaganga Garden is a famous tourist place in Thanjavur. This park was built as a public garden in the 18th century under the reign of the Chola Dynasty. It is visited by the people on a daily basis for walking and jogging.

It Is Known For:-
1) Initially, it was developed as a personal park for the royal clan but was donated for the welfare of the public
2) Sivaganga Garden is an apt place, especially for the tourists, to spend a day’s itinerary
3) The locals also gather at this place and spend their leisure time. It has a separate section for the children and it is equipped with the swings
4) This garden also houses a mini zoological park that provides shelter to the animals like the monkey, elephant, giraffe, langur etc.
5) The park also has a reservoir in which people can swim and enjoy boating

Best Time To Visit:-

Sivaganga Garden is a famous landmark in the city and is visited by the people on a large scale. Each day, it welcomes countless visitors including the foreign tourists. 

A small entry charge has to be given, depending on the nationality, for visiting this park.

Reaching There:-
Being a famous place of interest in Thanjavur, Sivaganga Garden is well-connected with the rest of the city. All the local transit like the bus, cabs, and animal carts are available for reaching this amazing destination.

Nearest Railway Station- Tanjore Railway Station
Nearest Airport- Chennai Airport