India · Religious & Spiritual

10-Hour Kanchipuram Temple and Chennai Tour with Silk Weaving

10 Hours Round trip from Chennai Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Ekambareswarar Temple and its thousand-pillared hall
02 Discover Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple
03 Witness traditional hand-weaving at Kanchipuram Silk Weaving Center
04 Enjoy a stroll along Marina Beach and Chennai's cultural sites

Explore Chennai and Kanchipuram on this 10-hour private tour, visiting ancient temples, heritage sites, and local cultural highlights. Discover Ekambareswarar Temple with its thousand-pillared hall and sacred mango tree, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, and Kamakshi Amman Temple. Witness traditional silk weaving at a Kanchipuram centre and shop for exquisite sarees. Walk along Marina Beach, visit Santhome Basilica, Fort St. George, and local markets. Immerse yourself in South Indian architecture, history, and vibrant city life on this culturally rich and memorable day tour.

Discover the towering gopurams, sacred ancient mango tree, and the impressive thousand-pillared hall reflecting Pallava and Chola architectural brilliance.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Chennai, Kanchipuram

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kanchipuram Temples and Chennai Cultural Highlights

08:00 AM - Pick-up and departure from Chennai from your hotel or the airport.
Meet and greet by a professional driver at the hotel lobby or airport arrivals.
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Kanchipuram (drive time approx. 1.5 hours).
09:30 AM - Arrival at Kanchipuram.
Explore the City of Thousand Temples, famous for ancient Dravidian temples and handwoven silk sarees.
09:45 AM - Visit Ekambareswarar Temple.
Discover the towering gopurams, sacred ancient mango tree, and the impressive thousand-pillared hall reflecting Pallava and Chola architectural brilliance.
11:00 AM - Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple.
Experience the serene spiritual atmosphere, daily rituals, and beautifully sculpted temple architecture.
12:15 PM - Visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple.
Explore grand Dravidian architecture, massive temple corridors, and stone lizard sculptures believed to bring good fortune.
01:30 PM - Lunch break (not included).
Enjoy traditional South Indian cuisine, including Kanchipuram Idli and seasonal vegetarian dishes.
02:30 PM - Visit Kanchipuram Silk Weaving Center.
Witness the hand-weaving of authentic Kanchipuram silk sarees, learn about zari work, and have the opportunity to shop for genuine silk products.
04:00 PM - Drive back to Chennai (approx. 1.5 hours).
05:30 PM - Chennai sightseeing.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple: Visit this iconic Shiva temple with its vibrant gopuram.
Government Museum Chennai: Explore one of India's oldest museums, with archaeology, art, and bronze collections.
Pattinampakkam Fish Market: Experience local life and coastal trade.
Agraharam Walk (Mylapore): Stroll through heritage streets lined with traditional homes.
Marina Beach: Walk along the long natural urban beach, enjoy sea views, and watch the sunset.
Santhome Basilica: Visit the Neo-Gothic cathedral built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle.
Fort St. George (time permitting): Explore the historic British fort with its museum and government buildings.
07:30 PM - Drop-off at your hotel in Chennai.

Where this trip takes you

Ekambareswarar Temple's thousand-pillared hall, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram Silk Weaving Center, Marina Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Chennai 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned transportation - travel comfortably in clean, fully air-conditioned vehicles.
Professional English-speaking guide - benefit from the knowledge and expertise of licensed, English-speaking guides.
Entry fees included - all entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary are covered.
Complimentary bottled water - bottled drinking water is provided throughout the tour.
24/7 customer support - access our dedicated customer service team at any time, day or night.

What's Not Included

Lunch - expenses incurred for lunch are not included or reimbursed.
Personal expenses - any personal expenses, including shopping, leisure activities, or non-essential costs, are not included.
Tips and gratuities - tips or gratuities for drivers, guides, or service staff are not covered unless explicitly stated in the inclusions.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
Passport or government-issued ID (copy accepted)
Visa (if required)
Cash for personal expenses

Know before you go

Pick-up and drop-off services are available from designated locations. Please confirm your pick-up point at the time of booking.
This tour is conducted in English. If you require a guide in another language, please inform us in advance, subject to availability.
We recommend carrying some local currency for personal expenses, as not all locations accept credit or debit cards.

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