Kumbakunam

One of the oldest cities in the state of Tamil Nadu, in southern India, located 40 kilometers from Tanjore, bounded by the Kaveri and Arasalar rivers. This city is highly recommended if you enjoy visiting temples. In fact, this city is also known as “the city of temples” due to the large number of them it houses, which date back to the Chola period of the 7th century. It is estimated that there are around 188 Hindu temples and monasteries throughout the city. It has been the capital of several Chola kingdoms, hence both in the city and its surroundings we can see very interesting temples. On the other hand, it is also known for its prestigious universities, it has even been called “Cambridge of South India”.