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Chengalpattu
1h
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.
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1h
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.
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45m · Admission ticket 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.
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Kailasanatha Temple
40m · Admission ticket 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.
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Vaikunda Perumal Temple
40m · Admission ticket 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.
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Varadharaja Perumal Temple
1h 45m · Admission ticket 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.
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30m
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.
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Mahabalipuram
2h
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.
