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Archeologist curated Kanchi heritage trip
Archeologist curated Kanchi heritage trip
Mamanduru Rock Cut Temple
Archeologist curated Kanchi heritage trip
Varadharaja Perumal temple

Kanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip

By KeyTerns
Free cancellation available
Price is €61 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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 speciality 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. Traveller friendly in choosing monuments and restaurants that hygiene, clean, easily accessible. We proactively plan trip for any issues like weather, etc.

Activity location

  • Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street
    • 631502, Kanchipuram, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sri Vaikunta Perumal Temple
    • 631502, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Check availability

Expert Curation WITHOUT Cab in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Tue 05:00-18:00
  • English

Kanchi Package:: INCLUDES Only Expert Curation Charges
EXCLUDES Food, Cab, Entry Fees and anything else.
-> Expert 3D Curation:: Covers 3 Dimensional Historical, Architectural, Spiritual which includes Religious and Mythological

  • Some are multilingual
    Duration: 5 hours
Language options: English
Price details
€96.99 x 1 Adult€96.99
Total
Price is €96.99
3/4Hrs Local Guide WITHOUT Cab in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Tue 07:00-17:00
  • English

Local Guide:: - moderated by licensed guide knowing attractions and history.
INCLUDES Guide
EXCLUDES Entry fee, Food, cab & anything else.
Guide:: Covers major temples and Weaving place
DOES NOT cover Rock Cut and Traditional Home Museum

Language options: English
Price details
€60.92 x 1 Adult€60.92
Total
Price is €60.92
3/4 Hrs Local Guide With Cab in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Tue 07:00-17:00
  • English

Guide & Cab:: INCLUDES AC Cab and Local Guide Charges
EXCLUDES Food, Entry Fees and anything else.
Local Guide:: Covers major temples and Weaving place
DOES NOT cover Rock Cut and Traditional Home Museum
AC Vehicle
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€149.26 x 1 Adult€149.26
Total
Price is €149.26
Expert Curation with Cab in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Tue 05:00-18:00
  • English

Kanchi Package: INCLUDES Expert Curation Charges, AC Cab and South Indian Veg Meal
EXCLUDES Entry Fees and anything else.
-> Expert's 3D Curation:: Covers 3 Dimensional Historical, Architectural, Spiritual which includes Religious and Mythological

  • Some are multilingual
    Duration: 5 hours
    -> Lunch:: - South Indian Veg Meal. Extra cost on any other food to be paid by customer.
    Chennai-Kanchipuram-Chennai
    -> AC Vehicle:: - AC Compact Saloon (2 guests), AC SUV (3 to 4 guests) AC Van (>4 guests.)
  • Branded water bottles,
  • Umbrella,
    Pickup included
Language options: English
Price details
€268.05 x 1 Adult€268.05
Total
Price is €268.05

What's included, what's not

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  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAnything not in inclusions

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Ekambareswarar Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Vaikunta Perumal Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Shakunthala Jagannathan Museum of Folk Art
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Mamandur Caves
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Kanchipuram
  • 1h
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.
Kailasanatha Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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, symbolising 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

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEkambareswarar Temple
    • Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street
    • 631502, Kanchipuram, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESri Vaikunta Perumal Temple
    • 631502, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

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