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From Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch

By Treasure Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was Rp3.087.576 and current price is Rp2.470.061 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 9h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover Kanchipuram on a full-day trip from Mahabalipuram. Visit ancient temples, explore vibrant markets, and experience the timeless silk-weaving heritage of this sacred city rich in culture. India

Activity location
  • Chengalpattu
    • Chengalpattu, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Chengalpattu
    • Chengalpattu, India

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From Mahabalipuram to Kanchipuram Temple Tour with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
Rp3.087.576
Rp2.470.061 x 1 AdultRp2.470.061
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The previous price was Rp3.087.576 and current price is Rp2.470.061
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 x Complimentary bottled water will be provided during the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Transfer in Air conditioned vehicle with professional English speaking driver
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    South Indian traditional veg lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All temple entry fees
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    24/7 Customer Service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional English-Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses or non-business travel are strictly not covered or reimbursed.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips or service charge are not reimbursable unless clearly included in an approved expense policy.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chengalpattu
  • 1h
Your English-speaking guide and chauffeur will meet you at your hotel in Mahabalipuram. Following a warm greeting and a short briefing about the day’s itinerary, embark on a fascinating journey through Tamil Nadu’s sacred heartland Drive to Chengalpattu -1 Hour Your scenic drive begins through lush countryside and local villages to reach Chengalpattu, a lively regional town known for its colourful markets. Spend about 20 minutes. exploring the Chengalpattu Market, where vendors display a delightful mix of spices, flowers, traditional snacks, and daily essentials.
Kanchipuram
  • 1h
Transfer to Kanchipuram - 1 Hour Drive Continue your drive towards Kanchipuram, fondly known as the “City of Thousand Temples” and one of India’s seven sacred cities. Lungi Weaving Visit -20 Minutes Make a short stop at a local lungi weaving unit, where you can watch artisans skilfully operate traditional looms to create colourful cotton fabrics worn by locals.
Ekambareswarar Shiva Temple Kanchipuram
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Ekambareswarar Temple - 45 Minutes Begin your temple trail at the grand Ekambareswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This sprawling temple complex is one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams representing the element “Earth.” Its towering gopuram, intricate sculptures, and the ancient mango tree, believed to be over 3,500 years old, create a deeply spiritual and architectural marvel.
Kailasanatha Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Kailasanathar Temple -40 Minutes Next, visit the serene Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest temple in Kanchipuram, built by the Pallava kings in the 8th century. Crafted entirely of sandstone, it is admired for its detailed carvings, miniature shrines, and peaceful courtyard that reflects the glory of Dravidian architecture at its earliest stage.
Vaikunda Perumal Temple
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Vaikunta Perumal Temple -40 Minutes Continue to the Vaikunta Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple stands out for its three-tiered sanctum where Lord Vishnu is seen in sitting, standing, and reclining postures. The stone inscriptions and sculpted panels narrating Pallava history make it both a spiritual and historical treasure.
Varadharaja Perumal Temple
  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Varadharaja Perumal Temple 45 Minutes Your next stop, the Varadharaja Perumal Temple, is one of the Divya Desams (108 sacred Vishnu temples). Spread over 23 acres, the temple features majestic gopurams, a hundred-pillared hall adorned with intricate carvings, and a sacred pond. Traditional South Indian Lunch - 1 Hour Relish a wholesome South Indian vegetarian thali lunch at a local restaurant, served on a banana leaf — an experience that combines authentic taste with cultural tradition.
ASB Handloom Weavers Silks
  • 30m
Silk Weaving Village Visit - 30 Minutes Post lunch, visit a silk weaving workshop or village, where skilled weavers create the world-famous Kanchipuram Silk Sarees. Observe how fine silk threads are dyed, spun, and woven with zari (gold thread) to form intricate designs.
Mahabalipuram
  • 2h
Drive Back to Mahabalipuram- 2 Hours In the evening, relax on your drive back to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Location

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    Chengalpattu
    • Chengalpattu, India
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    Chengalpattu
    • Chengalpattu, India

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