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High Hindu Temples in Kanchipuram

High Hindu Temples in Kanchipuram

By SITA World Tours
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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. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour. Highlights • Sri Ekambareswarar Temple  • Kailasanathar Temple • Varadaraja Perumal Temple • Traditional silk-weaving demonstration
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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 5–6 hours
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Live guide: English
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  • Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Bottle of mineral water
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified


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  • Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
    We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50182P85

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 50182P85

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      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.
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      Scam!
      This tour is grossly overpriced and I am requesting a partial refund. The mangrove is nothing but a tourist trap with no wildlife and polluted water. The guide had very basic English and didn’t have much to say at all. It was a long and boring day not to mention a complete rip off. The only good part is the temple. You can easily take a Uber there for very little money. I am not only disappointed but outraged at the cost.
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