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Full-Day Private Kanchipuram and Mahablipuram Tour from Chennai
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Stop At: Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Vishnu Kanchi, Kanchipuram 631501 India
Meet your guide at your hotel lobby in Chennai at 08:00 AM and proceed to Kanchipuram. In Hindu theology, Kanchipuram is one of the seven Indian cities to reach final attainment.
In Kanchipuram, you will see Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shri Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India
The city is a holy pilgrimage site for both Saivites and Vaishnavites. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kamakshi Amman Temple, 24 A Sanathi Street Tirukalvanoor, Kanchipuram 631502 India
The city is a holy pilgrimage site for both Saivites and Vaishnavites. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kumarakottam Temple, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India
which are some of major Hindu temples in the state. The city is a holy pilgrimage site for both Saivites and Vaishnavites. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pancha Rathas, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram India
After sightseeing at 12:30 PM, you can get some restaurant recommendation from your guide for lunch at your own cost. After lunch at 1:00 PM proceed to Mahablipuram, an ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport during the time of Periplus Ancient Indian traders who went to countries of South East Asia sailed from the seaport of Mahabalipuram. You will see group of sanctuaries, which was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries : rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the Shore Temple, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the end of your journey at 06:00 pm, sit back and relax on the drive back to your hotel in Chennai by 06:00 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Vishnu Kanchi, Kanchipuram 631501 India
Meet your guide at your hotel lobby in Chennai at 08:00 AM and proceed to Kanchipuram. In Hindu theology, Kanchipuram is one of the seven Indian cities to reach final attainment.
In Kanchipuram, you will see Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shri Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India
The city is a holy pilgrimage site for both Saivites and Vaishnavites. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kamakshi Amman Temple, 24 A Sanathi Street Tirukalvanoor, Kanchipuram 631502 India
The city is a holy pilgrimage site for both Saivites and Vaishnavites. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kumarakottam Temple, Periya, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502, India
which are some of major Hindu temples in the state. The city is a holy pilgrimage site for both Saivites and Vaishnavites. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram. The city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees and most of the city's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pancha Rathas, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram India
After sightseeing at 12:30 PM, you can get some restaurant recommendation from your guide for lunch at your own cost. After lunch at 1:00 PM proceed to Mahablipuram, an ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport during the time of Periplus Ancient Indian traders who went to countries of South East Asia sailed from the seaport of Mahabalipuram. You will see group of sanctuaries, which was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries : rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the Shore Temple, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the end of your journey at 06:00 pm, sit back and relax on the drive back to your hotel in Chennai by 06:00 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Chennai City limits
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All necessary transportation to/from site attractions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Monument Entry Fee
- Entry/Admission - Varadharaja Perumal Temple
- Entry/Admission - Shri Ekambareswarar Temple
- Entry/Admission - Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Entry/Admission - Kumarakottam Temple
- Entry/Admission - Pancha Rathas
Not included
- Tips (optional)
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 1 person and maximum of 8 people per booking
- No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with hats or scarf for ladies are highly recommended
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
70%
