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Silk-Weaving & Organic Farm Expedition From Chennai
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Kanchipuram India
Silk Loom, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai and driven to Kanchipuram that is situated at a distance of 50 miles from Chennai. The drive to Kanchipuram takes around two and a half hours.
On reaching Kanchipuram visit a silk loom and watch the amazing art of weaving silk from mulberry string. The rich colors of the silks are bound to leave you mesmerized. Interact with the silk weavers and learn more about their art.
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
Next visit Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. The elegantly carved sculptures of Gods and Goddesses on the temple walls are still intact. The main shrine has a 16 sided Shiva Lingam (phallic symbol of God Shiva) made of black granite.
Dairy Farm, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
Your next stop will be a dairy farm where you will learn how cooking gas is produced from the excrement of dairy animals. After that take a tour of an organic rice field and speak to the farmers to learn more about rice production. Also visit a mango orchard and a flower farm situated on the banks of the River Cheyyar.
Duration: 3 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kanchipuram India
Silk Loom, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai and driven to Kanchipuram that is situated at a distance of 50 miles from Chennai. The drive to Kanchipuram takes around two and a half hours.
On reaching Kanchipuram visit a silk loom and watch the amazing art of weaving silk from mulberry string. The rich colors of the silks are bound to leave you mesmerized. Interact with the silk weavers and learn more about their art.
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
Next visit Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. The elegantly carved sculptures of Gods and Goddesses on the temple walls are still intact. The main shrine has a 16 sided Shiva Lingam (phallic symbol of God Shiva) made of black granite.
Dairy Farm, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
Your next stop will be a dairy farm where you will learn how cooking gas is produced from the excrement of dairy animals. After that take a tour of an organic rice field and speak to the farmers to learn more about rice production. Also visit a mango orchard and a flower farm situated on the banks of the River Cheyyar.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Entry/Admission - Kanchipuram
Not included
- Food or drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Consider wearing comfortable walking shoes.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
45%
Original
35%
Adrenaline
30%
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