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Chennai to Kanchipuram Excursion

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From $124.00

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Departs: Chennai, Chennai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

This tour includes an excursion visit to Kanchipuram, known for being a culture and philosophical hub, a golden city of thousands of temples, and beautiful Kanchipuram sarees. Round trip transfer from Chennai, sightseeing with professional English-speaking tour guide is well included in package price. Apart from mentioned temples sightseeing guest can opt to visit many more temples in the city during the tour.

What's Included

Bottled water in vehicle.

English-speaking private tour guide.

Government taxes.

Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Private air-conditioned vehicle from picks up till drop off to your hotel.

What's Not Included

Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Gratuities & optional activities.

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
CHILD: Age: 5 - 10
ADULT: Age: 11 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

Chennai (Madras)

Pick up from your hotel for excursion visit to Kanchipuram (80kms 2hrs drive one way). Kanchipuram is known for being a culture and philosophical hub, a golden city of thousands of temples, and beautiful Kanchipuram sarees. Visit: -

• Admission Ticket Free

Kamakshi Amman Temple

The Kamakshi Amman temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, which are sacred shrines built around the falling body parts from the corpse of Goddess Sati from heaven. It is believed the naval part of her body fell at this site, thus making it a holy abode. Shaktism is based on a Hindu tradition focused on worshiping the Goddess. In the name Kamakshi, the letter 'Ka' represents Saraswati (the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom), 'ma' represents Lakshmi (the Goddess of wealth and prosperity), while 'akshi' refers to gracious eyes. Together, these three Hindu Goddesses or Devis form the holy trinity of the female transcendental energy of the universe.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Varadharaja Perumal Temple

Varadharaja Perumal Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is of immense religious importance. The temple complex is expansive and is a work of worship that was built during the reign of the Chola Kings. The majestic architecture of the temple complex and the intricate carvings are sure to mesmerise one and all. The serene vibe of this scared spot is so surreal and unexplainable that one really has to visit the temple to experience it. Varadharaja Perumal Temple is a part of the trio Mumurtivasam along with Ekambareswarar and Kamakshi Amman Temples. Visitors can explore the enormous temple complex that has 32 shrines and other features built according to the ancient temple architecture.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Devarajaswami Temple

The Devarajaswami Temple was constructed by the Vijaynagar kings. It is devoted to the Hindu god Lord Vishnu. There are ornamented engraved pillars that can be seen inside the temple. This scrupulous temple has a marriage hall that was built in remembrance of the marriage between Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. There is also a water tank that contains a large statue of Lord Vishnu inside the water.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Ekambaranatha Temple is the largest temple in Kanchipuram. It covers a massive area of 20 acres. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and was built by the Pallavas and then in turn was renovated by both the Cholas and the Rayas. One notable feature of this temple is the fact that the 1000 lingas are all carved out of one solitary stone. Also, there are one thousand pillared halls found within the temple. Outside of the Ekambaranatha Temple there is a mango tree that is around 3500 years old. There are four separate limbs found on the tree that represent the Four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana). Tradition has it that the fruit from each limb tastes different even though they all are on the same tree.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham

The Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam is a monastic institution for the Hindu community located in one of the Pancha Bhuta Sthalas, the city of Kanchipuram. The Pancha Bhuta Sthalas represent five materials essential for our existence, namely - Earth, Sky, Water, Fire and Air. Out of these, Kanchipuram represents Earth, Chidambaram represents Sky, Thiruvanaikoil represents Water, Thiruvannamalai represents Fire and Kalahasti represents Air.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vaikunda Perumal Temple

The Vaikunda Perumal Temple was built by the Pallava king Nadivarman II during the 7th century. This is particular temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In fact, Lord Vishnu's image can be seen in standing, sitting and reclining forms on towering vimanas that can be seen throughout the temple. There are also many beautiful lion pillared cloisters as well as several bas reliefs in the main shrine of the temple.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jain Temple

The Jain Temples of Kanchipuram are of immense religious importance for Jain devotees located in the village of Thiruparuthikundram in Kanchipuram. One of these temples is dedicated to Bhagwan Mahavir, and the other is dedicated to Jain Teerthankaras. The temple architecture is mainly 9th-century Dravidian type of structure. These ancient temples are adorned with beautiful paintings depicting deities and stories of the Jain culture/ Jain style of art. Most of these paintings have been restored, but the beauty of the temples is very well preserved. As one explores the architecture, they are sure to feel enthralled with the beauty of fresco and the mural paintings. This structure draws not just the Jain devotees but also art and architecture lovers from all over the world.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chitragupta Swamy Temple

The elegant temple was built during the 9th century by the Chola Dynasty. Further renovation and expansion work was taken over by several other kingdoms which ruled Kanchipuram after the Chola Dynasty. It is a rare temple in India that is dedicated to Chitragupta who is also known as the assistant of The God of Death, Yamaraja. The temple is a striking work of traditional architecture that is found in most of the temples in South India.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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