Day trip to Kanchipuram from Chennai

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1. We will visit magnificent temple built in 600 AD. It has incredibly intricate sculptures etched in stone. The temple has been rebuilt over the times by rebuilt Pallava Kings and later by the Cholas. The 2 remarkable features we will spend time upon are the temple's Raja gopuram which is one of the tallest in South India and the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, or the "hallway with a thousand pillars", which was built by the Vijayanagar Kings During the tour we will talk about the legends and lore surrounding the temple including one about how Lord Shiva tested the dedication of his Queen Godess Parvathi.

   1 hAdmission included

2. We will visit this temple which was built in 7th century AD by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II. the highlights of this temple are the magnificent Vimana and the gopuram over the Sanctum Sanctorum. Along with other sculptures we will appreciate the architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava Kings.

   1 hAdmission included

3. The Saree has been a favorite for Indian women for thousands of years even since Indus Valley civilisation. Silk is the most popular material for Sarees and Kanchipuram is probably the best place in India for silk saree weaving. We will visit a weaver to understand the process of weaving these enchanting Sarees. It will be a great experience appreciating the intricacy of work, colors, pattern, material used which can be gold thread as well!

   1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Chennai

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 74 day trips we list in Chennai.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 74.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Chennai

Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal, a city of temples, classical music, a very long beach and a colonial fort.

Chennai, formerly Madras, grew from Fort St George, which the British East India Company built in 1644 on the Coromandel coast and which now houses the state government. The city is spread along the Bay of Bengal beside Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world. San Thome Basilica stands near the shore, built over what is believed to be the tomb of St Thomas the Apostle.

Top-ranked sights in Chennai: Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple.

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