🏨 Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai Activity

Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai

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Duration: 13 hours

Departs: Chennai, Chennai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Kanchipuram silk tour is a day trip from Chennai to meet the legendary Kanchipuram silk saree weavers. On offer is a unique experience of the fine art of making silk sarees which are a cultural icon in this part of the world. We will also visit 2 ancient temples from the 7th-8th century AD, to appreciate the magnificent Pallava style architecture

What's Included

Lunch

Private guide

Transportation by private car

What's Not Included

Beverages

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 18 - 65

Additional Info

A valid international driving license for riding motorcycle in India is required (if option selected)
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Minimum age is 18 years
Public transportation options are available nearby
Since we will be visiting temples, the dress code is covering knees and shoulders
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A valid international driving license for riding motorcycle in India is required (if option selected)
Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Minimum age is 18 years
Public transportation options are available nearby
Since we will be visiting temples, the dress code is covering knees and shoulders
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Kanchipuram was the capital of the medieval South Indian Kingdom of Pallavas. The Pallavas were instrumental in the transition from rock-cut architecture to stone temples. We visit Kailasanathar temple of Pallava dynasty to appreciate these architectural wonders built in the 7th century by by Pallava king Rajasimha known as Narasimhavarman II. The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is famous for its magnificent Vimana, the gopuram over the Sanctum Sanctorum. It speaks volumes of architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava King.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ekambareswarar Temple

Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element - Earth. The other four temples in this category are Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara (water), Chidambaram Natarajar (ether), Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire) and Kalahasti Nathar (wind).

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kanchipuram

Next in our agenda is to meet the legendary Silk Saree Weavers of Kanchipuram.

Kanchipuram is renowned for its magnificent Silk Sarees. Silk Sarees are a cultural icon in South India. Ranging in length from 6-9 yards, these Sarees are worn by women during auspicious occasions like a wedding or a birthday. There are more than 5000 families who are into the business of silk weaving. The sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread.

The traditional loom is an incredible machine used by the silk weavers to magically convert the silk threads into a beautiful Kanchipuram Silk Saree.

We will visit one such Weaver and it will be a memorable experience.

It will be a fascinating experience to see how the sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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