Arrive at Chennai international airport OR Chennai central railway station. Our driver will meet you and proceed to your hotel in Chennai. On arrival at check-in at your hotel. If time permits, then proceed for Chennai sightseeing or else day at your leisure. Overnight stay at Chennai hotel.
About Chennai: Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the biggest cultural, economic and educational centres in South India. Chennai was added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) list for its rich musical tradition.
Chennai places of visit: Sri Parthasarathy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the oldest temples in Chennai (6.30 AM to 12 PM & 4 PM to 7 PM), Govt. Museum (9:30 AM to 5 PM / Friday closed), The National Art Gallery (10 AM to 5 PM / Sunday closed), St. Mary's Church is the oldest Anglican church & oldest British building in India, Fort St. George The first British fortress built-in 1644 in India (9 AM to 5 PM / Friday closed), Marina Lighthouse (10 AM to 1 PM & 3 PM to 6 PM / Monday closed), Kapaleeshwar Temple (5 AM to 11 AM & 4 PM to 9.30 PM), Birla Planetarium (10 AM to 5:45 PM), Arignar Anna Zoological Park (9 AM to 6 PM / Tuesday closed).
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Kanchipuram. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. If time permits then proceed for Kanchipuram sightseeing or else day at your leisure. Overnight stay at Kanchipuram hotel.
About Kanchipuram: Located on the banks of the Vegavathy River, Kanchipuram has been ruled by the Pallavas. Historically, Kanchipuram was a centre of education and was known as the ghatikasthanam, or "place of learning". Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 14 are located in Kanchipuram.
Kanchipuram is one of the seven pilgrimage sites, for spiritual release. The town was also a religious centre of advanced education for Jainism and Buddhism between the 1st and 5th centuries. The town is well known for its hand-woven silk sarees and most of the town's workforce is involved in the weaving industry.
Kanchipuram places of visit: Kailasanathar Temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Built during the period from 685 A.D. to 705 A.D. (6 AM to 12 PM & 4 PM to 6 PM), Ekambareswarar Temple dedicated to the deity Shiva (6 AM to 12.30 PM & 4 PM to 7 PM), Kumara Kottam Subramanyar Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Ambal Devasthanam dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati, Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is one among the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vaikuntanathan and his consort Lakshmi as Vaikundavalli (6.30 AM to 12 PM & 3.30 PM to 7 PM).
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Chennai international airport OR Chennai central railway station for your departure with a contented feeling about a wonderful holiday you spend in the “Land of Temples” with the taste of Tamil Nadu to cherish. (TOUR ENDS)
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