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Kanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip

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6 to 8 Hours Mobile ticket Pickup offered Offered in: English
Overview

We are unique because of
1. Variety in Itinerary, covering heritage & culture experiences (Weaving, Silk Sarees & Silk Scarf Shopping, Museum, Folk art, Rock Cut architecture, Culinary specialty like Kanchipuram Idly, and more)
2. Flexible Package & Pricing: There are options like "Local Guide Leading", "Expert curation only" or "Expert Curation with Cab & Meal" packages. You can choose the one that you prefer.
3. Traveler friendly in choosing monuments and restaurants that hygiene, clean, easily accessible. We proactively plan trip for any issues like weather, etc.

What's Included
  1. Inclusions as per Options
  1. Anything not in inclusions
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

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Those who book "Expert Curation" or "Local Guide" trip, can travel to Kanchipuram on own and meet the Curator / Expert Guide at the entrance of Pick up point as per time that will be agreed with the Curator / Expert Guide.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Transport Pick-up is available only for those who book "Expert Curation with Cab". or "Local Guide with Cab"

What To Expect
Ekambareswarar Temple

Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. - Do you know that this temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas (five elements)? - What are the 5 elements? What is the significance? Highlights 1. Architecture: - What is famous? Area in acres? Gopurams, or gateway towers. Is it India's highest tower? - What is different in sculptures and paintings? - Is the temple tree, also known as the sthala-virutcham, 3,500-year-old mango tree ? Why is it popular? - How pillars are in the main hall? Historical: - Was this built before 7th Century and who built? - Is this mentioned in 3rd Century literature? Join the trip to know more.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Varadharaja Perumal Temple

Varadharaja Perumal Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in the city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Highlights 1. Architecture - How big is this temple complex and the main gateway tower? - What is the significance of huge stone chain sculpted? - What storied are sculpted in the 96 ornate pillars ? History: - When was this built as per inscription and who built? - Why is it one of the 108 Vishnu temples for Vaishnavites, who follow Vishnu Tradition in India? Join the trip to know more.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Vaikunta Perumal Temple

Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram or Vaikunta Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the God Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Alvar saints from the 6th through the 9th centuries CE. It is one among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to the God Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vaikuntanathan (lit. 'Lord of Vaikunta') and his consort, the Goddess Lakshmi as Sri Vaikundavalli. The temple is considered the second oldest extant temple in Kanchipuram after the Kailasanathar temple.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art

This is not a heritage museum. It's a old traditional house where you can find collection of everyday items used over 100 years that belong exclusively to Kanchipuram, reflecting its ancient and exclusive culture.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Mamandur Caves

Mamandur is a village in Tiruvanamalai district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the Kanchipuram - Vandavasi road, near Dusi and about 15 km from Kanchipuram. It is known for the 7th-century rock-cut cave temple, housing a Tamil Brahmi inscription, one of the monuments of national importance as declared by the Archaeological Survey of India.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kanchipuram

Silk Weaving: Kanchipuram is popular for its Silk Sarees. Weaving is very popular. We will take you to a weaving place and show you how the weaving is done. Please note that we will not be taking you to the silk production farm.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kailasanatha Temple

Architecturally beautiful Kailasanathar Temple: The temple was first of its kind of stone architecture as compared to others in Pallava that were stone carved or rock cut. The foundation made of granite withstands the load of the entire massive structure. With over 58 shrines made in niches of the compound wall, the temple stands out as an epitome of construction with sandstone. Pillars of the mandapa have statues of lions standing on their hind legs, symbolizing people not to harm the temple. Magnificent temple has a good serial vision, that has to be experienced, rather being written. So come down with us to enjoy this trip and know more about Kancheepuram – the temple town

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info
  1. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  5. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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