Kanchipuram Temple Tour from Chennai: 1 Day Package

This 1-day tour takes you from Chennai to Kanchipuram, about 75 km each way (around 2 hours), to visit Kamakshi Amman, Ekambareswarar, Varadharaja Perumal, Kailasanathar and Kumarakottam Murugan temples.

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Duration: 1 day (10 to 11 hours including travel)
Distance: about 160 km round trip
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

Your journey

The itinerary

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Day 1

01
Pick-up from your hotel or home in Chennai
02
Drive to Kanchipuram (about 2 hours)
03
Kamakshi Amman Temple (about 1 hour)
04
Ekambareswarar Temple, one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
05
Varadharaja Perumal Temple (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
06
Kailasanathar Temple (about 45 minutes)
07
Kumarakottam Murugan Temple (about 30 minutes)
08
Return to Chennai (about 2 hours)
09
Kanchipuram temples usually close for several hours in the afternoon, so we arrive early.

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 many temples can we see in Kanchipuram in one day?

Five main temples are possible if you leave Chennai early.

Is Kanchipuram famous for anything besides temples?

Yes, silk sarees. A short silk weaving stop can be added.

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