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Kanchipuram tour from Chennai
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Kanchipuram tour from Chennai

Kanchipuram tour from Chennai covering Temples & Silk Saree Weaving

By Five Senses Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$235 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This is a historic tour going back to the 7th century AD to Kanchipuram which was one of the leading capitals of this part of the world. We will visit 2 remarkable temples to appreciate the architecture wizardry of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is also famous for its Silk Sarees, so we will meet a Weaver and understand the fine art of making Silk Sarees.

Activity location

  • Kailasanathar Temple
    • 631501, Karuppadithattadai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kailasanathar Temple
    • 631501, Karuppadithattadai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Kanchipuram tour from Chennai covering Temples & Silk Saree Weaving
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
AU$234.93 x 1 AdultAU$234.93
Total
Price is AU$234.93
Until Mon, 24 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide & Cultural evangelist
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up and drop to Chennai hotel

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kailasanathar Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit this temple which was built in 7th century AD by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II. the highlights of this temple are the magnificent Vimana and the gopuram over the Sanctum Sanctorum. Along with other sculptures we will appreciate the architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava Kings.
Ekambareswarar Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
We will visit magnificent temple built in 600 AD. It has incredibly intricate sculptures etched in stone. The temple has been rebuilt over the times by rebuilt Pallava Kings and later by the Cholas. The 2 remarkable features we will spend time upon are the temple's Raja gopuram which is one of the tallest in South India and the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, or the "hallway with a thousand pillars", which was built by the Vijayanagar Kings During the tour we will talk about the legends and lore surrounding the temple including one about how Lord Shiva tested the dedication of his Queen Godess Parvathi.
Kanchipuram Weavers
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Saree has been a favourite for Indian women for thousands of years even since Indus Valley civilisation. Silk is the most popular material for Sarees and Kanchipuram is probably the best place in India for silk saree weaving. We will visit a weaver to understand the process of weaving these enchanting Sarees. It will be a great experience appreciating the intricacy of work, colours, pattern, material used which can be gold thread as well!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKailasanathar Temple
    • 631501, Karuppadithattadai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKailasanathar Temple
    • 631501, Karuppadithattadai, Tamil Nadu, India

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