Day trip to Kanchipuram from Chennai
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Things To Know
- Pick up and drop Chennai hotels or Airport
- Lunch
- Private car
- Entrance charges
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Itinerary
Ekambareswarar Temple
We 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.
Admission Ticket IncludedWe 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.
Admission Ticket IncludedKanchipuram
The 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!
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All hotels in Chennai
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Things to know
- Pick up and drop Chennai hotels or Airport
- Lunch
- Private car
- Entrance charges
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels