Day Excursion to Kancheepuram from Chennai

The sightseeing of the Kanchipuram city starts with chalking out a plan in consultation with the local guide provided by us. The guide is well-informed and multilingual to ensure your comfort. We are delighted to take you for a day trip to temple town of Kancheepuram. The architecture of the Kanchipuram city is reminiscent of the Cholas who built this beautiful city on the banks of the Vegavathy river. You will visit an array of temples built during the reign of the Pallavas between the 6th and 7th centuries. The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a vast complex with intricate sandstone carvings. Ulagalanda Perumal Temple houses a huge statue of Lord Vishnu. A mango tree in the Ekambareswarar Temple courtyard has a sacred reverence. Here, the Shiva is worshiped as Ekambareswarar or Ekambaranathar, and is represented by the lingum with his idol referred to as Prithvi lingam. You will be enthralled to see the glorious temples such as the Ekambareshwara, Kailasanathar, and Muktheeswarar that are a testament of the dominance of Dravidian heritage and the city’s glorious past. After the visit, your guide will bring you back to your hotel in Chennai. Our guides maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism. He/she would make the best of efforts to make your trip a memorable and cherished memory.