
Temples and Silk Sarees: a Full Day Tour of Kanchipuram
Chennai (Madras), India
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About this experience
Take a private tour of the spectacular temple city of Kanchipuram (Kancheepuram) which reflects the glorious traditions of South India temples with their noted architecture. Kanchipuram was once famous for its thousand temples. Today, approximately 100 temples exist. Kanchipuram also has some notable churches and mosques. Apart from its temples, this small town is known for its thriving handloom industry. Woven from pure mulberry silk, the dazzling colored sarees are embellished with fine gold thread (zari) and are available in a wide variety.
Highlights
• Sri Ekambareswarar Temple
• Kailasanathar Temple
• Varadaraja Perumal Temple
• Silk weaving demonstration
Location
Chennai (Madras), India
Chennai, India
Price
$147.00/ person
Duration8h - 9h
Categoryculture