High Hindu Temples in Kanchipuram


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Departs: Chennai, Chennai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

You will experience the best of Kanchipuram Temple City on this excursion from Chennai. This visit showcases the religion, culture and architecture of ‘The City of Thousand Temples’. Travel with your knowledgeable guide to some of the most iconic temples, including Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Kailasanathar Temple and gain a deeper understanding of Hinduism. Our private tour also includes a traditional silk weaving demonstration.

Highlights
• Sri Ekambareswarar Temple 
• Kailasanathar Temple
• Varadaraja Perumal Temple
• Traditional silk-weaving demonstration


What's Included

Bottle of mineral water

Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Professional English speaking guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

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
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai and driven to Kanchipuram, about 45 minutes away. Historically, Kanchipuram was a center of education and was known as the “ghatikasthanam”, or place of learning.  The city was also a religious center of advanced education for Jainism and Buddhism between the 1st and 5th centuries.  Located on the banks of the Vegavathy river, it incorporates many temples. In Vaishnavism Hindu theology, Kanchipuram is one of the seven Tirtha (pilgrimage) sites.  Fourteen temples dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu are located in Kanchipuram. We will visit the three temples that exemplify this sacred town.  Kailasantha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and represents a high point in Indian architecture.  Ekambareshwara Temple represents the earth form of the five form-element abode of Lord Shiva.  The ancient Vaikuntaperumal Temple has beautiful pillared corridors around the sanctum dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

The city of Kanchipuram  is well known for its hand woven silk saris. Most of the city's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.  It is one of India’s lucrative industries.  We will watch a traditional silk weaving demonstration.

Your private tour ends when you are returned back to your hotel in Chennai.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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