Kanchipuram Tour: Temples & Silk Weavers (2 Days from Chennai)
Starting from ₹7,500 per person, twin sharing
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- Duration
- 1 nights / 2 days
- Pickup → drop
- Chennai → Chennai
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Activity level
- 1/4 · Relaxed
- Group size
- 1–12
Activity level 1 of 4: Relaxed.Temple walks in the cool of the morning and evening, with a midday break.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 2-day Kanchipuram tour from Chennai (75 km, about 2 hours) visits Kailasanathar, Ekambareswarar, Kamakshi Amman and Varadharaja Perumal temples, with a midday visit to a silk weaver. It costs from ₹7,500 per person. Temples close roughly 12:30–4 pm, so staying one night is best.
Trip Overview
Kanchipuram, one of Hinduism's seven sacred cities, was the Pallava capital, and its temples are within a few kilometres of each other. Because most close around 12:30 pm and reopen near 4 pm, a rushed day trip misses half of them. One night here gives you two cool mornings and two evenings instead.
The hot middle of the day goes to the town's other craft: handloom silk. You visit a weaver's home to watch a saree on the pit loom, learn how to check real zari, and shop at a Silk Mark co-operative with no pressure to buy.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Kailasanathar, the city's oldest temple (early 8th century)
- Ekambareswarar and its ancient mango tree
- Evening at Kamakshi Amman Temple
- The 100-pillared hall of Varadharaja Perumal
- A weaver's home and the Silk Mark co-operative
Day by day
Itinerary
Chennai → Chennai · 1N/2D
2 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Chennai to KanchipuramChennai → Kanchipuram · 75 km · 2 hrs+
An early start from Chennai. Morning at the Kailasanathar and Vaikuntha Perumal temples, then Ekambareswarar. During the midday temple break, visit a weaver's home to see a saree on the pit loom, and shop at a Silk Mark co-operative. Evening darshan at Kamakshi Amman.
- Kailasanathar
- Vaikuntha Perumal
- Ekambareswarar
- Weaver's home
- Kamakshi Amman
Hotel, Kanchipuram B · D
- 2
Day 2Varadharaja Perumal and back to ChennaiKanchipuram → Chennai · 75 km · 2 hrs+
Morning at the Varadharaja Perumal temple and its 100-pillared hall with the carved stone chains. Option to stop at Sriperumbudur on the way back to Chennai.
- Varadharaja Perumal
- Sriperumbudur (optional)
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 1 night in Kanchipuram (best available 3-star)
- Breakfast and dinner, South Indian vegetarian
- Private air-conditioned cab from and back to Chennai
- Local guide for the temples and weavers
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Temples close roughly from 12:30 to 4 pm; this route is timed around that.
- Look for the Silk Mark label. Pure zari has a silver core; we'll show you how to check.
- Some inner shrines are open to Hindus only.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes you can slip off at temples
- Scarf or stole to cover shoulders/head
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- ID: Aadhaar or passport and visa
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How much does the Kanchipuram Tour cost?+
The Kanchipuram Tour starts from ₹7,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Kanchipuram Tour?+
The best time is Nov – Feb. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Kanchipuram Tour take?+
It runs 2 days and 1 nights from Chennai to Chennai. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Kanchipuram Tour suitable for parents?+
Yes. It is one of our For Parents trips, rated activity level 1 of 4 (Relaxed). Temple walks in the cool of the morning and evening, with a midday break.
Can we combine it with Mahabalipuram?+
Yes. They're 65 km apart. Book both and we'll join them into a 4-day loop.
Will you take us to commission shops?+
No. We introduce you to weavers and co-operatives, and you're never obliged to buy.
Can it be a single day?+
Yes, starting by 7 am, but you'll see fewer temples. We recommend the overnight.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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