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Chennai to Kanchipuram A Journey Through Time Temples & Heritage

4.0 (one review) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Chennai to Kanchipuram A Journey Through Time Temples & Heritage

About this activity

Discover a mix of India's religious culture and architectural heritage on this private tour to Kanchipuram, ‘The City of Thousand Temples,’ 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. You’ll also witness an intricate silk-weaving demonstration.

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At a glance

Duration
7 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–5
Operated by
Apollo Voyages

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: English-speaking guide
  • Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Kailasanatha Temple

    one hour

    The Kailasanathar temple is a Pallava-era historic Hindu temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu and is Dedicated to Shiva, it is one of the oldest surviving monuments in Kanchipuram

  2. Varadharaja Perumal Temple

    one hour

    Varadharaja Perumal Temple or Hastagiri or Attiyuran is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the holy city of Kanchipuram. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Collection O 30035 Esthell near Malar Hospital
  • Hotel Beebiz Guindy
  • First Inn Hotels
  • Bells Grand Inn
  • Capital O 70712 Royal King Residency
  • Saravanas Park
  • Tranquil - Layam
  • Celebrity Hotel- Near US Consulate & Sanakara Nethralaya & Apollo
  • Goroomgo Al Salama Guest House Chennai
  • Adore Residency
  • OYO 12236 The Pearl
  • OYO 42638 Hotel Planet Grande

and 819 more pickup points

Pick-up from Hotels in Chennai

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • A small amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Traveller ratings

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Chennai to Kanchipuram A Journey Through Time Temples & Heritage

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