One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore
Embark on a spiritual odyssey with the "One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore," commencing at 6:00 AM from Chennai. Marvel at Kanchipuram, the "City of Thousand Temples," where you'll explore the Kamakshi Amman Temple, known for its exquisite architecture and vibrant festivals. Delve into the grandeur of Ekambareswarar Temple, adorned with a colossal mango tree dating back over 3,500 years, and visit the ancient Kailasanathar Temple, showcasing Dravidian-style architecture. Witness the beauty of Varadharaja Perumal Temple and relish a traditional South Indian lunch. Journey to Vellore to encounter the Golden Temple, a gilded marvel, and explore the historical Vellore Fort with its ancient Hindu temple. Conclude your day at Jalakandeswarar Temple Tank, known for its serene ambiance. Depart from Vellore at 6:00 PM, returning to Chennai by 8:30 PM, carrying cherished memories of a day filled with spiritual enrichment and historical wonders.
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Car & Guide
Includes: Private Car with Driver + Private Guides.
Pickup included
What's included in One-Day Sacred Temples Tour: Chennai to Kanchipuram & Vellore
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chennai (Madras)Pass-by Only
6:00 AM: Depart from Chennai to Kanchipuram, known as the "City of Thousand Temples".
Kamakshi Amman Temple
7:30 AM: Arrive at Kanchipuram and visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, one of the oldest and most famous temples in Kanchipuram, dedicated to the goddess Kamakshi, a form of Parvati. This temple is known for its exquisite architecture, beautiful sculptures, and vibrant festivals. Explore the temple complex, admiring the towering Gopuram (tower), intricately carved pillars, and the sanctum sanctorum where the main deity is housed.
Ekambareswarar Temple
9:00 AM: Proceed to Ekambareswarar Temple, one of the largest temples in Kanchipuram dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is known for its 57-meter-high Gopuram and a massive mango tree in the temple courtyard that is believed to be over 3,500 years old.
Inclusions
- English speaking local guide, if option selected.
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- Lunch, if option selected.
- Government Taxes.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.
