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STORIES OF THANJAVUR, CRAFTED FOR YOUR STAY
AT GREAT TRAILS RIVER VIEW RESORT THANJAVUR BY GRT HOTELS, EXPERIENCES UNFOLD LIKE CHAPTERS OF A LIVING BOOK OF EMPIRES AND ARTISANS, RIVERS AND RITUALS, FLAVOURS AND FESTIVALS. WHETHER YOU SEEK HERITAGE, ADVENTURE, WELLNESS OR ROMANCE, EACH KATHA IS CRAFTED TO LET YOU EXPERIENCE THANJAVUR IN ITS TRUEST ESSENCE.
STEP IN AND CRAFT YOUR OWN GREAT KATHAS.
DIVINE DARSHAN KATHA
Stones, Shrines & Silent Prayers
Tracing sacred echoes through time
Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple and 3 Divya Desams where faith and art stand timeless in a soulful walk through centuries of devotion.
Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: INR 3,500Min. 4 guests
Divine Alignment – The Navagraha Trail
2 days. 9 celestial shrines. Infinite grace.
A two-day spiritual journey across nine Navagraha temples that blend clarity, vitality, healing and karmic balance.
Connect with our Divine Darshan Sutradhar at the reception to plan your experience.FOODIE KATHA
Masala Memories
A culinary crash course in south indian soul food
Harvest fresh produce, learn age-old cooking secrets and master sambar, chutneys and idlis. It’s a hands-on celebration of stories, flavours and laughter passed down through generations.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Complimentary
A Feast Called South
The grand south indian experience at Dhanyam
Relish a multi-course Elai Sapadu from five South Indian states, served on banana leaves with authentic flavours, stories and festive warmth.
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM & 1:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: INR 1,800Per guest | Min. 4 guestsHERITAGE KATHA
Past Forward: Thanjavur in 3 Chapters
Where empires whisper through corridors
Walk through the Maratha Palace, explore rare manuscripts at Saraswathi Mahal Library and marvel at timeless bronzes in the Tanjore Museum. This curated journey brings the golden age of Thanjavur alive.
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Price: INR 1,500Up to 4 guests
Riding Through Relics
Pedal back to the british era
Cycle past paddy fields, lotus ponds and village trails to reach the Thennperambur Dam. Built in 1910, this colonial relic is where nature and nostalgia meet.
Time: 1:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Complimentary
ADVENTURE KATHA
Thrill Trifecta
Three challenges. One thrill.
Swing, balance and climb your way through high rope obstacles that test courage and coordination. Laughter, teamwork and adrenaline guaranteed.
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Price: INR 1,000Per guest
NATURE KATHA
The Early Beak Walk
Discover wings where you least expect
Join our naturalist for a sunrise walk through misty trails, spotting kingfishers and peacocks in their morning rhythm as a gentle start for nature lovers.
Time: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
ComplimentaryBirdsong Boulevard
Beauty in flight, close at hand
Stroll through Rajaji Bird Park, a haven of vibrant feathers and gentle songs of local and exotic birds, perfect for families and seekers of nature’s melody.
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Price: INR 2,000Min. 4 guestsDISCOVERY KATHA
Ripples & Ragas
A classical evening on the water’s edge
Set by the Vennar River, experience a soulful veena recital as twilight blends with music, water and silence in a rare riverside concert of Carnatic tradition.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Price: INR 5,000
HERITAGE KATHA
Metal Gods & Madras Tales
Where Time Sculpts and Silence Speaks
Explore the Government Museum with a private guide. Marvel at bronzes, relics and manuscripts that reveal South Indian artistry from Chola bronzes to Mughal miniatures. Visit the Children's Museum and the Modern Art Wing. Conclude your tour with a relaxing filter coffee break.
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Closed on Sunday afternoons)
Price: INR 3,500Up to 4 guests
Prices mentioned are for 3 hours. Additional charges: INR 99 per km or INR 800 per extra hour.
Fort Files and British Vibe
Where British East Meets the Indian Sun
Stroll at Fort St. George alongside a heritage expert. Visit the museum, St. Mary's Church and the hidden bastions. Listen to stories of treaties, trade and rebellion. Wrap up your experience with heritage tea in George Town.
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Price: INR 3,500Up to 4 guests
Prices mentioned are for 3 hours. Additional charges: INR 99 per km or INR 800 per extra hour.
WELLNESS KATHA
The Balance Within
Where Healing Meets Harmony
At Bodhi Prana, wellness is an act of love for yourself and those you cherish. Begin with a Five Elements Consultation rooted in Ayurveda and enhanced by modern therapies. Realign your body, mind and spirit under the guidance of our in-house doctors. Experience a journey that restores balance, renews energy and reveals that true health is the purest form of love
Time: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Price: As per actuals
DISCOVERY KATHA
Canvas of the Coast
Where Chennai Breathes in Brushstrokes
Visit Cholamandal Artists' Village to explore galleries, sculpture spaces and working studios. Meet artists shaping modern Tamil expression and try a short demo yourself. Conclude with tea and snacks under the banyan trees.
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Price: INR 4,000Up to 4 guests
Prices mentioned are for 3 hours. Additional charges: INR 99 per km or INR 800 per extra hour.

NATIVE KATHA
Clay Whisperers
Where every doll has a story.
Watch artisans craft Thanjavur’s iconic bobblehead dolls locally known as Thalaiyatti Bommai from raw clay to painted charm. Folk storytelling in motion, shaped by generations of skill.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: INR 1,800Up to 4 guestsBrushstrokes & Bhakti
Art that glows with divine detail
Step into a Tanjore painting studio where gold leaf and jewel tones transform devotion into art. Take home not just a painting but a deeper appreciation for centuries of South Indian tradition.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: INR 1,800Up to 4 guestsThe Saraswati Soundsmiths
Hold the sacred craft in your hands
Meet master artisans who shape jackfruit wood into veenas and witness music take birth in their hands, each step echoing devotion and precision.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Price: INR 1,800Up to 4 guests
ARTISAN KATHA
Tanjore on the Rocks
Shake up your evening, tanjore style
Mix South Indian-inspired cocktails with curry leaves, palm sugar and tamarind fizz guided by our mixologist in a spirited blend of heritage and fun.
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Price: INR 1,400Per guest
WELLNESS KATHA
Bodhi Prana Essence Flow
A journey inward, guided by ancient sciences
Our in-house experts blend Ayurveda and modern therapies to design sessions tailored to your body, lifestyle and goals. Includes body reset treatments, dosha analysis, yoga and meditation.
Time: As per appointment
Price: As per menuSalutations to the Sun
Sunrise yoga & meditation
Reawaken mind and body with Surya Namaskar, guided breathing and serene walks in a morning ritual of balance under open skies.
Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM & 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Price: INR 1,200Min. 4 guestsFAMILY KATHA
The Village Game Jam
Fun beneath the banyan tree
Play traditional village games like Pallanguzhi, gilli-danda and kabaddi with your loved ones as folktales and laughter fill the air in a sunset hour of pure bonding.
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Complimentary

LOVE KATHA
Cauvery Crush
Romance served by the river
A candlelit 5-course dinner by the river under the stars. Perfect for proposals, anniversaries or simply celebrating togetherness.
Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: INR 9,000Per couple | Prior booking requiredTERMS & CONDITIONS
GREAT KATHAS BY GRT HOTELS & RESORTS
1. Bookings & Payments
- All experiences must be booked in advance through the hotel concierge, front desk, official website or designated partner platforms.
- Prices are inclusive of GST, taxes and service charges (unless otherwise specified).
- In cases of adverse weather, safety concerns or operational challenges, GRT Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to cancel or reschedule experiences. Guests will be offered either a full refund or the option to reschedule.
2. Experience Guidelines
- Some Kathas are weather-dependent and may be subject to last-minute changes.
- Guests are requested to inform the team of any medical conditions, mobility concerns or dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
- Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult unless the experience is explicitly marked as kid-friendly.
3. Conduct & Safety
- Guests are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully towards local traditions, guides, fellow participants and hotel staff.
4. Liability Waiver
- Participation in GReaT Kathas is at the guest’s own risk. While GRT Hotels & Resorts maintains the highest safety standards, the hotel will not be held liable for any injury, loss or damage incurred during or after the experience.
- Guests are responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings at all times.
5. Amendments
- GRT Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to modify, suspend or withdraw any GReaT Katha experience without prior notice due to operational requirements or external factors beyond the hotel’s control.