Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
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Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism. The Pallava kings who ruled here between the 4th and 9th centuries invented the Dravidian stone temple tradition that went on to define religious architecture across South and Southeast Asia for a thousand years. The Kailasanathar Temple is the oldest surviving structural temple in Tamil Nadu and the largest sandstone temple in the world. The Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the five Pancha Bhuta Stalas, with a mango tree inside said to be over 3,500 years old. The city is equally famous for its silk sarees, woven from pure mulberry silk with gold zari borders by over 5,000 weaving families. This tour takes you into the home of a master weaver to see how they are made. Private car from Chennai, expert cultural guide, entry fees and South Indian lunch included. 5 Senses Tours is recognised by the Department of Tourism, a winner of the Outlook Responsible Tourism Award and the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award.
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Kanchipuram was the capital of the medieval South Indian Kingdom of Pallavas. The Pallavas were instrumental in the transition from rock-cut architecture to stone temples. We visit Kailasanathar temple of Pallava dynasty to appreciate these architectural wonders built in the 7th century by by Pallava king Rajasimha known as Narasimhavarman II. The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is famous for its magnificent Vimana, the gopuram over the Sanctum Sanctorum. It speaks volumes of architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava King.
Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element - Earth. The other four temples in this category are Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara (water), Chidambaram Natarajar (ether), Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire) and Kalahasti Nathar (wind).
Next in our agenda is to meet the legendary Silk Saree Weavers of Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is renowned for its magnificent Silk Sarees. Silk Sarees are a cultural icon in South India. Ranging in length from 6-9 yards, these Sarees are worn by women during auspicious occasions like a wedding or a birthday. There are more than 5000 families who are into the business of silk weaving. The sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread. The traditional loom is an incredible machine used by the silk weavers to magically convert the silk threads into a beautiful Kanchipuram Silk Saree. We will visit one such Weaver and it will be a memorable experience. It will be a fascinating experience to see how the sarees are weaved from pure mulberry silk thread.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Since we will be visiting temples, the dress code is covering knees and shoulders
- Minimum age is 18 years
- A valid international driving license for riding motorcycle in India is required (if option selected)
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(84)
A well planned and professional trip.
it was nice experience. .excellent guide..good driver&veicle..
His caring and patience is appreciable language also very good
We had an Excellent experience with our guide. (Kannan) They were knowledgeable, friendly and caring throughout the trip. They explained the History & Culture of the temple and village that we went. Their care & knowledgeable make our trip Enjoyable and Memorable. The team Driver is also good , we had a safe and happy trip. We highly recommend these team to any for their trip any where in India. Thankyou Team for making our trip Safe, Enjoyable and Memorable
We really had a good time during the trip. We never had any difficulties anywhere. Our guide was an excellent person. He explained everything very well. The driver was also good. Thanks for everything.
Excellent guide ,really caring and trust worthy,.good knowledge in langauge,
Kannan was truly a pleasure to tour with. He was very accommodating to my tour, helped me capture the trip exactly as I envisioned, and so much more enjoyment than I expected to begin with. A truly kind person who had such passion for the work he does. The next time I tour, I will ask to tour with Kannan again specifically.
Today we visited Kailasanadhar Temple Ekambareeswar Temple Kanchi Kudil - a century old house Single Stone chains in a Vishnu Temple With tour guide Mr. Jainath the visit was interesting, many facts about Indian cultures, and the delicious lunch at the end.
Cannan was an informative, engaging tour guide. We visited two incredible temples and had a delicious South Indian vegetarian lunch. I’d highly recommend booking this excursion!
The best thing I enjoyed from this tour was learning about the south indian history and cultures related to temples. As a foreigner, I always had a doubt of whether I am being not aporopriate or not following the rules or about temple manners. All of my curiosity had been solved today. Thank you Kannan
