landmark
Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur
A UNESCO Chola masterpiece with a 66-meter vimana tower topped by an 80-ton granite capstone, engineered without cranes over 1,000 years ago.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Papanasam is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Swāmimalai, 22km from Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur.
Papanasam is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 17,548, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Papanasam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Papanasam to your route.
Papanasam is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Thanjavur and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Kumbakonam. The name literally translates to "Destruction of Sins" in the Tamil language. It is the suburban region of Kumbakonam.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Papanasam.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Papanasam.
Papanasam offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Papanasam with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Papanasam as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Papanasam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 10.9269 latitude, 79.2706 longitude.
Papanasam has a population of approximately 17,548 people, making it a town in India.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Papanasam as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Papanasam. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
landmark
A UNESCO Chola masterpiece with a 66-meter vimana tower topped by an 80-ton granite capstone, engineered without cranes over 1,000 years ago.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Other places to explore near Papanasam.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning