Temples and Silk Sarees: a Full Day Tour of Kanchipuram
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Take a private tour of the spectacular temple city of Kanchipuram (Kancheepuram) which reflects the glorious traditions of South India temples with their noted architecture. Kanchipuram was once famous for its thousand temples. Today, approximately 100 temples exist. Kanchipuram also has some notable churches and mosques. Apart from its temples, this small town is known for its thriving handloom industry. Woven from pure mulberry silk, the dazzling colored sarees are embellished with fine gold thread (zari) and are available in a wide variety. Highlights • Sri Ekambareswarar Temple • Kailasanathar Temple • Varadaraja Perumal Temple • Silk weaving demonstration
Inclusions
What's included
- English Speaking Local Guide.
- Hotel pick up / drop off within city center in Chennai
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day.
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not
- Gratuities
- Entrance of Monuments
- Food or Drinks until or Unless Specified.
- Donations.
Itinerary
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Chennai at 07:00 in the morning and drive you to the holy city of Kanchipuram (approximately 90 minutes). Upon arrival, you will be visiting the most famous Shiva temple, the Ekambareswara where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Earth Linga. Next, visit another temple dedicated to Shiva, the Kailasanathar. The temple was built by the Pallava Dynasty during the eighth century. The architecture of this temple resembles the shore temple at Mamallapuram. The center of attraction in Vishnu Kanchi is the temple of Varadarajaswamy situated on the top of Hastigiri or Elephant Hill. You will have some free time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (at own expense). After lunch, visit the town of Kancheepuram which is also known as Silk City since the main profession of the people is weaving silk sarees. You will have the opportunity to admire and even buy a saree. You will be driven back to your hotel in Chennai.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Footwear must be removed outside the temple, but socks may be worn Not wheelchair accessible
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the Time of day and traffic conditions
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Chennai
- Its from-price is 13% above the median of the 74 day trips we list in Chennai.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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