Kanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip
We are unique because of
- Variety in Itinerary, covering heritage & culture experiences (Weaving, Silk Sarees & Silk Scarf Shopping, Museum, Folk art, Culinary specialty like Kanchipuram Idly (subject to availability), and more)
- 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.
- Traveler friendly in choosing monuments and restaurants that are hygiene, clean, easily accessible. We proactively plan trip for any issues like weather, etc.
Options
3/4Hrs Local Guide WITHOUT Cab
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
What's included in Kanchipuram 1300 Years Heritage and Culture Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Inclusions as per Options
- Anything not in inclusions
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Transport Pick-up is available only for those who book "Expert Curation with Cab". or "Local Guide with Cab"
Meeting / End Points
- 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.