From Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch

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About this activity

Discover Kanchipuram on a full-day trip from Mahabalipuram. Visit ancient temples, explore vibrant markets, and experience the timeless silk-weaving heritage of this sacred city rich in culture. India

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Treasure Tours

Ages: Children (1–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 1 x Complimentary bottled water will be provided during the tour.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Private Transfer in Air conditioned vehicle with professional English speaking driver
Included: South Indian traditional veg lunch
Included: Entrance fees: All temple entry fees
Included: 24/7 Customer Service
Included: Professional English-Speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses or non-business travel are strictly not covered or reimbursed.
Not included: Tips or gratuities are not reimbursable unless clearly included in an approved expense policy.

Itinerary

Chengalpattu

one hour

Your English-speaking guide and chauffeur will meet you at your hotel in Mahabalipuram. Following a warm greeting and a short briefing about the day’s itinerary, embark on a fascinating journey through Tamil Nadu’s sacred heartland

Drive to Chengalpattu -1 Hour

Your scenic drive begins through lush countryside and local villages to reach Chengalpattu, a lively regional town known for its colorful markets. Spend about 20 minutes. exploring the Chengalpattu Market, where vendors display a delightful mix of spices, flowers, traditional snacks, and daily essentials.
Stop 2

one hour

Transfer to Kanchipuram - 1 Hour Drive

Continue your drive towards Kanchipuram, fondly known as the “City of Thousand Temples” and one of India’s seven sacred cities.

Lungi Weaving Visit -20 Minutes

Make a short stop at a local lungi weaving unit, where you can watch artisans skillfully operate traditional looms to create colorful cotton fabrics worn by locals.
Stop 3

45 min Admission included

Ekambareswarar Temple - 45 Minutes

Begin your temple trail at the grand Ekambareswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This sprawling temple complex is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the element “Earth.” Its towering gopuram, intricate sculptures, and the ancient mango tree, believed to be over 3,500 years old, create a deeply spiritual and architectural marvel.
Kailasanatha Temple

40 min Admission included

Kailasanathar Temple -40 Minutes

Next, visit the serene Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest temple in Kanchipuram, built by the Pallava kings in the 8th century. Crafted entirely of sandstone, it is admired for its detailed carvings, miniature shrines, and peaceful courtyard that reflects the glory of Dravidian architecture at its earliest stage.
Vaikunda Perumal Temple

40 min Admission included

Vaikunta Perumal Temple -40 Minutes

Continue to the Vaikunta Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple stands out for its three-tiered sanctum where Lord Vishnu is seen in sitting, standing, and reclining postures. The stone inscriptions and sculpted panels narrating Pallava history make it both a spiritual and historical treasure.
Varadharaja Perumal Temple

1 h 45 min Admission included

Varadharaja Perumal Temple 45 Minutes

Your next stop, the Varadharaja Perumal Temple, is one of the Divya Desams (108 sacred Vishnu temples). Spread over 23 acres, the temple features majestic gopurams, a hundred-pillared hall adorned with intricate carvings, and a sacred pond.

Traditional South Indian Lunch - 1 Hour

Relish a wholesome South Indian vegetarian thali lunch at a local restaurant, served on a banana leaf — an experience that combines authentic taste with cultural tradition.
Stop 7

30 min

Silk Weaving Village Visit - 30 Minutes

Post lunch, visit a silk weaving workshop or village, where skilled weavers create the world-famous Kanchipuram Silk Sarees. Observe how fine silk threads are dyed, spun, and woven with zari (gold thread) to form intricate designs.
Mahabalipuram

2 hours

Drive Back to Mahabalipuram- 2 Hours

In the evening, relax on your drive back to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.