7 Best Temples to Visit in Kanchipuram & List of Tourist Attractions in Kanchipuram – Visit, Travel Guide (Updated 2020)

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Kanchipuram – “The City of Thousand Temples” because of the vast number of temples located here is a popular Hindus Holy Pilgrimage.The elegance and mysterious architecture of the temples in Kanchipuram are the absolute wonders eyes have ever seen,a second holiest city after Varanasi Visitors also come from all over the world to see the beautiful cravings of stone, magnificent shrines and the magnificent processions of chariots held here. Among the popular names you should not forget to visit are the temples Ekambareswarar, Kailasanath, Thirumarugal, Varadharaja Perumal, Kamakshi Amman and Devarajaswami.

Another highlight of Kanchipuram is silk sarees, kanchipuram also well known as “the city of silk” in Tamil Nadu, Where this heritage city is renowned worldwide for its magnificent silk sarees.

Travel Tips for Kanchipuram – the Silk City, Kanchipuram

Address: Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631552
Phone: 044 2727 7152

How to Reach Kanchipura – the Silk City, Kanchipuram:

By Road: If you are driving down from Chennai, you can take the NH-4 and the city is located as a comfortable distance of 72 km. The city is well-connected by roads and both state as well as private buses are available from major destinations to the city.

By Rail: The Kanchipuram Railway Station (Code CJ) has regular and direct trains connecting to Chennai, Tirupati, Nagarcoil, Chengalpattu, Bangalore, etc.

By Air: The nearest airport is the Chennai International Airport (Code MAA) located 75 km from Kanchipuram. Regular flights are available from here to all major domestic and international destinations.

Following are the Best Temples to Visit in Kanchipuram & List of Tourist Attractions in Kanchipuram :

Lord Athi Varadar / Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram – Best & Famous Vishnu Temple In India – Visit, Travel Guide (Updated)

Kanchi Kailasanathar temple, Kanchipuram – Best & Famous Shiva Temple In India – Visit, Travel Guide

Jurahareshwarar Temple, Kanchipuram – Best & Famous Shiva Temple In India – Visit, Travel Guide

Shakuntala Jagannathan Museum of Kanchi, Kanchipuram – Museum for South Indian Ancient Paintings, Sculptures, Classical Musical Instruments, & Copper Household Items – Visit, Travel Guide (Updated)

Ekambaranathar Temple (Pancha Bhoota Stalam – 5 Shiva temples for Five Elements, Kanchipuram – Best & Famous Shiva Temple In India – Visit, Travel Guide

Kanchipura / Kanchipuram – the Silk City, Kanchipuram Visit, Travel Guide

Kumarakottam Murugan Temple, Kanchipuram – Best & Famous Murugan Temple In India – Visit, Travel Guide

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