Private Custom Day Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram Sightseeing with Guide


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From $112.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Chennai, Chennai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Visit this small town of Tamil Nadu, state of India, which is one of the most important spiritual centres of Hinduism, and a major pilgrim destination. Explore this "Silk City" in an fully air-conditioned vehicle and with a professional guide who will wxplain the relevance and significance of each place with great details.


What's Included

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local English-speaking guide

Private tour

Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Camera charges at monuments

Food and drinks

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 90

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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

Kailasanatha Temple
The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. Located in Tamil Nadu, India, it is a Hindu temple in the Dravidian architectural style. It is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and is known for its historical importance.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ekambareswarar Temple
This large Shiva temple, built originally by the Pallavas and later improved upon by the Chola and the Vijayanagara kings, has five Prakarams (enclosures) and a thousand pillared hall. The massive outer walls and the gateway towers (Gopuram) were built by Krishna Deva Raya in 1509 AD. Here, Shiva is worshipped in the form of one of the elements - Earth (Prithvi).The mango tree behind the Sanctum is said to be 3,500 years old and still bears fruit.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vaikunta Perumal Temple
The temple was built by king nandivarman in the 8th century.built a few years after the kailasanatha, this temple, dedicated to lord vishnu, marks the next stage in the development of dravidian culture. the cloisters inside the outer wall consisting of a colonnade of lion pillars represent the first phase in the evolution of the grand thousand-pillar halls of later years.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Varadharaja Perumal Temple
This temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was built by the Vijayanagar kings. Its hundred pillared hall has exquisite sculptures. Among them is a massive chain carved out of a single stone. The precinct contains many other impressive temples.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adhi Kamakshi Amman Temple
The Kamakshi Temple is an ancient Hindu Temple dedicated to Kamakshi, the ultimate form of Goddess Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari. It is located in the historic city of Kanchipuram, near Chennai, India.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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