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Silk Route to Kanchipuram a Cultural and Spiritual Day Trip

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Location Qui Nhon, Vietnam
Location Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Location Tamil Nadu, India
Location Ruhengeri, Rwanda
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$127
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Overview

Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram captivates visitors with its historical significance and intricate stonework. This living temple, dedicated to Shiva, offers a serene atmosphere that sets it apart from the bustling energy of other temples in the area.

  • 🏛️ Cultural & Spiritual Day Trip: Enjoy a comprehensive tour that includes visits to both Kailasanatha and Ekambareswarar Temples, showcasing the rich heritage of Kanchipuram.
  • 🚗 Private Transportation: Relax in comfort with dedicated transportation throughout your journey, ensuring a seamless experience.
  • 👨‍🏫 Knowledgeable Guide: Benefit from the insights of a private English-speaking guide who will enrich your understanding of the temples' history and significance.
  • 🍽️ Lunch Included: Savor a delicious meal during your day trip, allowing you to recharge and immerse yourself in local flavors.
  • 🎟️ Entry to Kailasanathar Temple: Gain access to this remarkable temple, where you can admire its stunning architecture and tranquil ambiance.
  • 🎟️ Entry to Ekambareswarar Temple: Discover the shrine of earth, featuring magnificent carvings and a captivating inner sanctum.
  • 🕒 Full-Day Experience: Enjoy a leisurely 10-hour tour that allows ample time to explore and appreciate the beauty of Kanchipuram.
  • 📍 Convenient Pickup: Pickup is included from designated areas, ensuring an easy start to your adventure.
  • 🗺️ Tour Orientation: Begin your journey with a brief orientation to prepare you for the day's explorations.

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Silk Route to Kanchipuram a Cultural and Spiritual Day Trip
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 10 hours

  • Entry/Admission - Ekambareshvara Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Kanchipuram
  • Private guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Kailasanathar Temple
  • Private transportation
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities

  • Tour orientation (pass by)
  • Kanchipuram's oldest temple is its most impressive, not for its size but for its weight of historical presence and the intricacy of its stonework. As much monument as living temple, Kailasanatha is quieter than other temples in town, and has been heavily restored. Dedicated to Shiva, it was built in the 8th century by Pallava king Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), who also created Mamallapuram's Shore Temple.
  • Ekambareswarar Temple
    Of South India's five Shiva temples associated with the five elements, this 12-hectare precinct is the shrine of earth. You enter beneath the 59m-high, unpainted south gopuram, whose lively carvings were chiselled in 1509 under Vijayanagar rule. Inside, a columned hall leads left into the central compound, which Nandi faces from the right. The inner sanctum (Hindus only) contains a lingam made of earth and a mirror chamber whose central Shiva image is reflected in endless repetition.
  • Kanchipuram, 80km southwest of Chennai, was capital of the Pallava dynasty during the 6th to 8th centuries, when the Pallavas created the great stone monuments of Mamallapuram. Today a typically hectic modern Indian town, it's famous for its numerous important and vibrant temples (and their colourful festivals), some dating from Pallava, Chola or Vijayanagar times. It's also known for its high-quality silk saris, woven on hand looms by thousands of families in the town and nearby villages. Silk and sari shops are strung along Gandhi Rd, southeast of the centre, though their wares are generally no cheaper than at Chennai silk shops.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Silk Route to Kanchipuram a Cultural and Spiritual Day Trip

    Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    Location Qui Nhon, Vietnam
    Location Trivandrum, Kerala, India
    Location Tamil Nadu, India
    Location Ruhengeri, Rwanda
    Show all 7 locations
    $127
    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
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