The District of Tiruvarur has been carved out as a separate district due to trifurcation of Thanjavur District. According to this division, 7 taluks namely Kudavasal, Thiruvarur, Needamangalam, Mannargudi, Nannilam, Thirutturaippundi and Valangaiman were detached from the Thanjavur district to form this new district. At present also district is comprised of seven Taluks and Ten Community Development Blocks.
Bird Sanctuaries: Bird Sanctuaries at Udayamarthandapuram in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk and Vaduvoor in Mannargudi Taluk. Udayamarthandapuram is 20 Kms from Tiruthuraipoondi and Vaduvoor is 23 Kms from Thanjavur.
Jambavanodai Dargha: Jambavanodai Dargha in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Holy place for Muslims.53 Kms from Tiruvarur and 25 Kms from Tiruthuraipoondi.
Koothanur: Sri Saraswathi Temple at Koothanur, 22 Kms from Tiruvarur.
Muthupet Alaiyathi forests: The Lagoon forests situated in Muthupet attracts ample of tourists. The 120 Sq.Km. area Lagoon having Alaiyathi trees.73 kinds of fish lives in this lagoon. Different varieties of birds migrates in Nov-Dec all over the world here for breeding.
Muthupet Dargha: It very old Dargha, located in Muthupet called as Hakkim Sheiku Dawood Kamil Oliyullah Dargha.Built by Marata architecture style.
Sivan Temple: Sivan Temple at Alangudi. Alangudi is 35 Kms from Tiruvarur and 15 Kms from Kumbakonam.It is one of the star (GURU) of the Navagrahas.Ph:04374 – 269407.
Sri Kothandaramar Temple: Sri Kothandaramar Temple at Thillaivilagam in Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk.Ph:04366 – 239288.
Sri Murugan Temple: Sri Murugan Temple is situated in Engan.Engan is 13 Kms from Tiruvarur.Ph :04366 – 247226.
Sri Saraswathi Temple: Sri Saraswathi Temple at Koothanur, Nannilam Taluk, 22 Kms from Tiruvarur.
Sri Thiayagaraja Temple: Sri Thiayagaraja temple is situated at Tiruvarur. A Function called ‘’Azhazhi Ther’’ will be celebrated every year during the month of April. It is the birth place of great three Carnatic Musicians – Thiayagaraja Swamigal, Muthusamy Dhikshithar, Siyama Sastrigal. Ph: 04366 – 260332, 242343.
Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple: Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple at Mannargudi. Mannargudi is 28 Kms from Tiruvarur. A Function called ‘’Par Pughalum Panguni Tiruvizha’’ will be celebrated every year during the month of March.Ph:04366 – 222276.
Valangaiman: Varadharajanpet Maha Mariamman temple is located in Valangaiman, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam.The deity is also called as Paadai Kaavadi Mariamman.Ph:04366 – 264575.