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Kanchipuram
KANCHIPURAM One of the seven sacred cities of India. India'a
most spectacular temple cities and its many gopurams can be
seen miles away. Also famous for its handwoven silk fabrics.
Visit Kailashnatha temple - dedicated to Shiva built
in late 7th century by Pallav King. Visit Vaikuntaperumal
temple - dedicated to Vishnu, built between 674 and 800
AD. Ekambaresnwara temple - dedicated to Shiva. This
is one of the largest temples covering nine hectares of land.
HOW TO REACH
By Air
Nearest Airport - Chennai 76km
By Rail
Nearest Rail head - Chennai
STD/ISD Codes
if dialing from India to Kanchipuram --- 04112 (number)
if dialing from outside India to Kanchipuram--- ++ 91-4112
(number)
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Itineraries |
Grand
Tour of South India
(21 nights / 22 days)
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram -
Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai -
Periyar - Cochin - Bangalore - Hospet - Aihole -
Pattadakal - Badami - Goa - Mumbai. |
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