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Day trip to Kanchipuram from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$155
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
The Kanchipuram Silk Saree Weaving Tour offers an in-depth look at the artistry behind these exquisite garments. This journey also features visits to the stunning Ekambareswar and Kailashnath temples, showcasing magnificent Pallava architecture.
- 🧵 Learn about the intricate process involved in creating Kanchipuram Silk Sarees from skilled artisans.
- 🏛️ Visit the Ekambareswarar Temple, a magnificent structure built in 600 AD, renowned for its intricate stone sculptures.
- ⛩️ Explore the Kailashnath Temple, built in the 7th century AD, famous for its stunning Vimana and gopuram over the Sanctum Sanctorum.
- 📍 Discover the temple's Raja gopuram, one of the tallest in South India, and the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, known as the "hallway with a thousand pillars."
- 📖 Engage with fascinating legends and lore surrounding the temples, including stories of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi.
- 🚗 Enjoy a comfortable private car for the duration of the 8-hour tour, with convenient pickup from Chennai hotels or the airport.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch included in your tour, offering a taste of local flavors.
- 🏷️ Entrance charges to all sites are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
- 🚉 Public transportation options are available nearby for added convenience.
- ♿ This tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, ensuring everyone can partake in the adventure.
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Day trip to Kanchipuram from Chennai
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Entrance charges
- Private car
- Lunch
- Pick up and drop Chennai hotels or Airport
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Ekambareswarar TempleWe 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.
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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.
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KanchipuramThe Saree has been a favorite 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, colors, pattern, material used which can be gold thread as well!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Day trip to Kanchipuram from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$155
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!