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From Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu, India
$183
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
Discover Kanchipuram on a full-day trip from Mahabalipuram. Visit ancient temples, explore vibrant markets, and experience the timeless silk-weaving heritage of this sacred city rich in culture. India
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From Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Professional English-Speaking Guide
- 24/7 Customer Service
- All temple entry fees
- South Indian traditional veg lunch
- Private Transfer in Air conditioned vehicle with professional English speaking driver
- 1 x Complimentary bottled water will be provided during the tour.
- Tips or gratuities are not reimbursable unless clearly included in an approved expense policy.
- Personal expenses or non-business travel are strictly not covered or reimbursed.
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ChengalpattuYour English-speaking guide and chauffeur will meet you at your hotel in Mahabalipuram. Following a warm greeting and a short briefing about the day’s itinerary, embark on a fascinating journey through Tamil Nadu’s sacred heartland Drive to Chengalpattu -1 Hour Your scenic drive begins through lush countryside and local villages to reach Chengalpattu, a lively regional town known for its colorful markets. Spend about 20 minutes. exploring the Chengalpattu Market, where vendors display a delightful mix of spices, flowers, traditional snacks, and daily essentials.
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Transfer to Kanchipuram - 1 Hour Drive Continue your drive towards Kanchipuram, fondly known as the “City of Thousand Temples” and one of India’s seven sacred cities. Lungi Weaving Visit -20 Minutes Make a short stop at a local lungi weaving unit, where you can watch artisans skillfully operate traditional looms to create colorful cotton fabrics worn by locals.
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Ekambareswarar Temple - 45 Minutes Begin your temple trail at the grand Ekambareswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This sprawling temple complex is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the element “Earth.” Its towering gopuram, intricate sculptures, and the ancient mango tree, believed to be over 3,500 years old, create a deeply spiritual and architectural marvel.
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Kailasanatha TempleKailasanathar Temple -40 Minutes Next, visit the serene Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest temple in Kanchipuram, built by the Pallava kings in the 8th century. Crafted entirely of sandstone, it is admired for its detailed carvings, miniature shrines, and peaceful courtyard that reflects the glory of Dravidian architecture at its earliest stage.
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Vaikunda Perumal TempleVaikunta Perumal Temple -40 Minutes Continue to the Vaikunta Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple stands out for its three-tiered sanctum where Lord Vishnu is seen in sitting, standing, and reclining postures. The stone inscriptions and sculpted panels narrating Pallava history make it both a spiritual and historical treasure.
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Varadharaja Perumal TempleVaradharaja Perumal Temple 45 Minutes Your next stop, the Varadharaja Perumal Temple, is one of the Divya Desams (108 sacred Vishnu temples). Spread over 23 acres, the temple features majestic gopurams, a hundred-pillared hall adorned with intricate carvings, and a sacred pond. Traditional South Indian Lunch - 1 Hour Relish a wholesome South Indian vegetarian thali lunch at a local restaurant, served on a banana leaf — an experience that combines authentic taste with cultural tradition.
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Silk Weaving Village Visit - 30 Minutes Post lunch, visit a silk weaving workshop or village, where skilled weavers create the world-famous Kanchipuram Silk Sarees. Observe how fine silk threads are dyed, spun, and woven with zari (gold thread) to form intricate designs.
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MahabalipuramDrive Back to Mahabalipuram- 2 Hours In the evening, relax on your drive back to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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From Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tamil Nadu, India
$183
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
02
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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!