Svatma Thanjavur
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
SVATMA is all about self-surrender to the abundant charms of ancient Tamil Nadu – its arts, architecture culinary heritage and culture.
With origins dating back to 4AD, Thanjavur in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu has a 1000-year-old, exquisitely carved Brihadeeswarar temple that is a UNESCO world heritage site. Not far from the imposing monument is Svatma, which opened in 2015 as a boutique hotel after a decade of painstaking restoration of a 150-year-old home. Decorated with traditional art and ornate furniture, Svatma offers seven lovingly restored rooms and suites in the heritage wing complemented by a new 30-room millennium wing.
There are no standard rooms at Svatma. The spaces are envisioned in a manner most unique: private rooms with a large elegant family home. There are verandahs, hallways, lounges, spaces to congregate for the sociable and nooks, bowers and a secluded pool for those wanting to retreat. Every spot has personality and there is a spot to match every mood of every soul.
Accommodation: 38 rooms (7 rooms in the heritage wing, 31 rooms in the new wing)
Food: Svatma is proudly vegetarian and serve a well balanced meals that includes local fare and continental cuisine. There are 3 exclusive dining options: Aaharam, Palaharam and Nila. Aharam is an all-day fine food restaurant with a traditional display kitchen that overlooks the pool. It has a unique menu - an exploration of Tamil cuisine available a la carte in an exclusive bouquet of plated mini meals.
Palaharam is a joyful affair of coffee and tiffin in the veranda.
Nila roof top bar with stars as your Canopy enjoy our selection of Beverage, Wine & Cocktails. We use the best of local produce and prefer organic products wherever possible.
Central activities: Temples and culture: Thanjavur, the city is an immersion of culture, food, architecture and art- a perfect place for the curious. The Breehadeshwara temple is a 1000 years old architectural marvel which is not only a wonder to look at but also has a huge spiritual significance.
Thanjavur is a city which holds the geographical index for creating the only Indian stringed instrument called Sitar. Also, it is where the Carnatic classical music has been coded. Watch a chamber concert of Sitar, or watch a Thanjavur painting crafting with pure gold, or see how the lost wax art creates the most beautiful brass idols.
Spa: Svatma features a fully equipped Siddha Spa. Siddha is an ancient system of medicine that even predates Ayurveda.
One can also sit by the pool side to relax or walk around the property which feels like an ancient museum.
Location: Nearest airport - Trichy - 62kms- 1h 10minutes
Nearest railway station - Tanjore - 2.6kms- 10 minutes
By road - Pondicherry - 175kms- 4hours
Itinerary: A must add to the itineraries in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Can be easily placed between Pondicherry and Madurai.
No. 4/1116, Blake Hr Sec School Road, Maharnonbu Chavadi, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613001, India
+91 4362 273 222 / 272 444