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Kanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$64.09
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

We are unique because of
1. Variety in Itinerary, covering heritage & culture experiences (Weaving, Silk Sarees & Silk Scarf Shopping, Museum, Folk art, Culinary specialty like Kanchipuram Idly (subject to availability), and more)
2. Flexible Package & Pricing: There are options like "Local Guide Leading", "Expert curation only" or "Expert Curation with Cab & Meal" packages. You can choose the one that you prefer.
3. Traveler friendly in choosing monuments and restaurants that are hygiene, clean, easily accessible. We proactively plan trip for any issues like weather, etc.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

3/4Hrs Local Guide WITHOUT Cab
Local Guide:: - moderated by licensed guide knowing attractions and history.
INCLUDES Guide
EXCLUDES Entry fee, Food, cab & anything else.
Guide:: Covers major temples and Weaving place
DOES NOT cover Rock Cut and Traditional Home Museum
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Inclusions as per Options
  • Anything not in inclusions

Meeting point
Those who book "Expert Curation" or "Local Guide" trip, can travel to Kanchipuram on own and meet the Curator / Expert Guide at the entrance of Pick up point as per time that will be agreed with the Curator / Expert Guide.
Return details
Those who book "Expert Curation" or "Local Guide" trip, can travel to Kanchipuram on own and meet the Curator / Expert Guide at the entrance of Pick up point as per time that will be agreed with the Curator / Expert Guide.

  • Ekambareswarar Temple
    Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. - Do you know that this temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas (five elements)? - What are the 5 elements? What is the significance? Highlights 1. Architecture: - What is famous? Area in acres? Gopurams, or gateway towers. Is it India's highest tower? - What is different in sculptures and paintings? - Is the temple tree, also known as the sthala-virutcham, 3,500-year-old mango tree ? Why is it popular? - How pillars are in the main hall? Historical: - Was this built before 7th Century and who built? - Is this mentioned in 3rd Century literature? Join the trip to know more.
  • Varadharaja Perumal Temple
    Varadharaja Perumal Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in the city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Highlights 1. Architecture - How big is this temple complex and the main gateway tower? - What is the significance of huge stone chain sculpted? - What storied are sculpted in the 96 ornate pillars ? History: - When was this built as per inscription and who built? - Why is it one of the 108 Vishnu temples for Vaishnavites, who follow Vishnu Tradition in India? Join the trip to know more.
  • Vaikunta Perumal Temple
    Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram or Vaikunta Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the God Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th through the 9th centuries CE. It is one among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to the God Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vaikuntanathan (lit. 'Lord of Vaikunta') and his consort, the Goddess Lakshmi as Sri Vaikundavalli. The temple is considered the second oldest extant temple in Kanchipuram after the Kailasanathar temple.
  • Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art
    This is not a heritage museum. It's a old traditional house where you can find collection of everyday items used over 100 years that belong exclusively to Kanchipuram, reflecting its ancient and exclusive culture.
  • Kanchipuram
    Silk Weaving: Kanchipuram is popular for its Silk Sarees. Weaving is very popular. We will take you to a weaving place and show you how the weaving is done. Please note that we will not be taking you to the silk production farm.
  • Kailasanatha Temple
    Architecturally beautiful Kailasanathar Temple: The temple was first of its kind of stone architecture as compared to others in Pallava that were stone carved or rock cut. The foundation made of granite withstands the load of the entire massive structure. With over 58 shrines made in niches of the compound wall, the temple stands out as an epitome of construction with sandstone. Pillars of the mandapa have statues of lions standing on their hind legs, symbolizing people not to harm the temple. Magnificent temple has a good serial vision, that has to be experienced, rather being written. So come down with us to enjoy this trip and know more about Kancheepuram – the temple town

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    Kanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip

    Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    $64.09
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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