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Duration of Private Tour: Day Trip to Kanchipuram Temple City from Chennai: 8 hours

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Private Tour: Day Trip to Kanchipuram Temple City from Chennai

Discover a mix of India’s religious culture and architectural heritage on this private tour to Kanchipuram, ŒïThe City of Thousand Temples,ŒÍ from Chennai. With your private guide, visit several historically important temples, including Sri Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, and learn about the history of Hinduism and the goddess Shiva in India. YouŒÍll also witness an intricate silk-weaving demonstration and enjoy an authentic Indian lunch.

After pickup from your hotel in the morning by air-conditioned vehicle, your private guide will take you to Kanchipuram, located about 45 miles (72 km) southwest of Chennai. Coined ŒïThe City of Thousand Temples,ŒÍ Kanchipuram is considered by the Hindus of India as one of the countryŒÍs seven holiest cities.

With your guide, visit several temples and learn about the importance of the Hindu goddess Shiva. Explore Sri Ekambareswarar Temple, the cityŒÍs largest temple and one of the five major Shiva temples that each represents a natural element. Built around 600, this temple symbolizes Earth.

Then, visit Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest temple in Kanchipuram, built in the early 8th century. Explore this sandstone compound and admire the fascinating carvings, including half-animal deities that were popular during the period of early Dravidian architecture.

Next, head to Varadaraja Perumal Temple, one of the Divya Desams — the 108 Vishnu temples believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or alwars. Built in 1053, this astounding temple complex contains 32 shrines and 389 pillared halls.

After spending 30-45 minutes at each temple, stop by the nearby silk shop — Kanchipuram is famous for its hand-woven silk sarees Œ_ to see a silk-weaving demonstration. Watch local artisans take pure mulberry silk of various dazzling colors and create beautiful sarees embellished with fine gold thread.

In between sightseeing, youŒÍll enjoy an authentic Indian lunch in Kanchipuram at a restaurant carefully chosen by your guide. After your enlightening full-day tour, youŒÍll be taken back to your Chennai hotel.

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