After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Pondicherry and drive to Trichy, en route, visit Thanjavur. Thanjavur also is known as Tanjore was one of the capitals of the Chola dynasty (one of the longest-ruling dynasties of South India). It is famous for Tanjore paintings and Bharatnatyam classical dance performances. It has been an important centre of religion, art and architecture, silk weaving and most of the Chola dynasty temples are present here. Here, you can visit the Brihadeeshwara Temple, the first-ever all Granite temples in the world. This temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built during the Chola Dynasty that captured Tanjore. The presiding deity here is Nataraja (the dance form of Lord Shiva) and Nandi (Lord Shiva’s vehicle). Striking features about this temple is that it doesn’t cast a shadow on the ground at noon and there are musical pillars within the temple that create music when tapped. Next, visit the Thanjavur Palace, an official residence of the Bhosle family that ruled Tanjore. Within the palace, you will see the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard, the Durbar Hall, Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and don’t miss out on the Royal Palace Museum displaying sculptures, weaponry, and elephant bells etc. After Thanjavur sightseeing continue drive to Trichy. Check-in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Trichy.