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Kanchipuram

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Sacred & Religious Sites Historic Sites Architectural Buildings
The busy town of Kanchipuram enjoys a reputation for its Hindu temples and handwoven silk saris. This small town ranks among Hinduism's most important spiritual destinations because of its temples dating back to the Pallava, Chola, and Vijayanagar eras. In fact, it served as the capital of the Pallava Kingdom between the 4th and 10th centuries. And while it was also a center for Buddhism, no remnants of that history remain. Most tours of Kanchipuram will include visits to the remaining ancient temples, as well as shopping for silk saris at wholesale prices. Kanchipuram is in Kanchipuram District. Use our India tour itinerary planner to arrange the hows, wheres, and whens of your trip to Kanchipuram.
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Popular things to do in Kanchipuram

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Ekambareswarar Temple
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Kailasanathar Temple
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Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Thennanagur Perumaal Temple
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Shore Temple
Mahabalipuram
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Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram
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The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology
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Pancha Rathas
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Hidden gems in Kanchipuram

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Kamakshi Amman Temple
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Duration: 2 hours
Kanchi Mahaswami Satabdhi Mani Mandapam
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Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumaal
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Arulmigu Kandaswamy Temple
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Historic Sites in Kanchipuram

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Kachabeshwarar Temple
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
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Sri Vaikuntha Perumal Temple (Parameshwara Vinnagaram)
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
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Adhi Kamakshi Amman Temple
4.7
Duration: 2 hours

Kid-friendly things to do in Kanchipuram

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Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Thirukovil
4.6
Duration: 30 minutes
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Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
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Museums in Kanchipuram

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Kanchi Kudhil
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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