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Chennai Kanchipuram Temple Tour: 2 Day Package
This 2-day tour spends Day 1 on the main Chennai temples and Day 2 on Kanchipuram, about 75 km from Chennai (around 2 hours each way), covering Kamakshi Amman, Ekambareswarar, Varadharaja Perumal and Kailasanathar temples.
- Duration
- 2 days (1 night in Chennai if needed)
- Distance
- about 40 km on Day 1, about 160 km round trip on Day 2
- Best time
- November to February
Your temple journey
A journey, thoughtfully arranged.
Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.
Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.
Your journey at a glance
The route, day by day.
- 01Day 1: Chennai temples
- 02Day 2: Kanchipuram
Your journey
The itinerary
Explore the route before you speak to us.
Day 1: Chennai temples
- 01
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
- 02
Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane
- 03
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar
- 04
Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur
- 05
Vadapalani Andavar Temple
Day 2: Kanchipuram
- 01
Drive from Chennai to Kanchipuram (about 2 hours)
- 02
Kamakshi Amman Temple, one of the Shakti Peethas (about 1 hour)
- 03
Ekambareswarar Temple, Prithvi Lingam among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
- 04
Varadharaja Perumal Temple (about 1 hour)
- 05
Kailasanathar Temple, a Pallava-era stone temple (about 45 minutes)
- 06
Return to Chennai (about 2 hours)
Planning your visit
A little more to know.
Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.
Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.
What the package may include
Details to confirm.
These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.
Inclusions
- Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance
Exclusions
- Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
- Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
- Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
- Meals and drinks
- Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
- Donations, camera fees and personal expenses
Good to know
- Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
- Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
- Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.
Before you go
Questions, answered.
How far is Kanchipuram from Chennai?
About 75 km, around 2 hours by road.
Why is Kanchipuram called the city of a thousand temples?
It holds a large number of ancient Shiva and Vishnu temples and is one of the seven sacred cities of India.
Can silk saree shopping be added?
Yes, we can include a short stop at a Kanchipuram silk weaving centre.
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