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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$150
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
Kanchipuram silk tour offers a day trip from Chennai to meet the legendary Kanchipuram silk saree weavers and visit ancient temples. This unique experience showcases the fine art of making silk sarees, a cultural icon in this region.
- 🧵 Witness the intricate process of silk saree weaving by skilled artisans, learning about their time-honored techniques.
- 🏛️ Visit 2 ancient temples dating back to the 7th-8th century AD, immersing yourself in their rich history and significance.
- 🏺 Appreciate the magnificent Pallava style architecture during your temple visits, reflecting the grandeur of the era.
- 👗 Dress modestly as a sign of respect when visiting temples, ensuring a culturally respectful experience.
- 🚗 Private tour includes hotel pickup and transportation in a private car for your convenience and comfort.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking human tour guide will accompany you, providing insights into the local culture and history.
- ⏰ The tour lasts approximately 13 hours, allowing ample time to explore and engage with the local craftsmanship.
- 🍽️ Lunch and beverages are included, offering a taste of local flavors during your adventure.
- 🗺️ Open location in Google Maps makes it easy to navigate to the starting point of this enriching experience.
- 👥 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy the beauty of Kanchipuram.
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Private Tour Hotel pick up
Private car: The Silk weaving experience is organized in a private car
Pickup included
Private car: The Silk weaving experience is organized in a private car
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 13 hours
- Private guide
- Lunch
- Transportation by private car
- Beverages
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Kanchipuram was the capital of the medieval South Indian Kingdom of Pallavas. The Pallavas were instrumental in the transition from rock-cut architecture to stone temples. We visit Kailasanathar temple of Pallava dynasty to appreciate these architectural wonders built in the 7th century by by Pallava king Rajasimha known as Narasimhavarman II. The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is famous for its magnificent Vimana, the gopuram over the Sanctum Sanctorum. It speaks volumes of architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava King.
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Ekambareswarar TempleEkambareswarar Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element - Earth. The other four temples in this category are Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara (water), Chidambaram Natarajar (ether), Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire) and Kalahasti Nathar (wind).
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KanchipuramNext in our agenda is to meet the legendary Silk Saree Weavers of Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is renowned for its magnificent Silk Sarees. Silk Sarees are a cultural icon in South India. Ranging in length from 6-9 yards, these Sarees are worn by women during auspicious occasions like a wedding or a birthday. There are more than 5000 families who are into the business of silk weaving. The sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread. The traditional loom is an incredible machine used by the silk weavers to magically convert the silk threads into a beautiful Kanchipuram Silk Saree. We will visit one such Weaver and it will be a memorable experience. It will be a fascinating experience to see how the sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread.
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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$150
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!