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Kanchipuram

City of Thousand Temples & Silk Sarees

1 dayIdeal stay₹500From / nightFreeEntryNovember – FebruaryBest windowKanchipuramNearest rail · 1 km

One of India's seven sacred cities ("Sapta Puri"), Kanchipuram was the Pallava capital and houses over 100 temples. The Kailasanathar Temple (700 AD) and Ekambareswarar Temple are architectural jewels. Also the silk saree capital of South India.

Pairs well with

Mahabalipuram· 2h away

Chennai· 2h away

Tirupati· 3h away

Tiruvannamalai· 3h away

Auroville· 3h away

Puducherry (Pondicherry)· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 91

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Kanchipuram 1km · Chennai International Airport 75km

Nearest transport

Kanchipuram1 km

Chennai International Airport75 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night

mid₹1,400/night

luxury₹3,500/night

Best time to visit

November – February

How to get here

Chennai → Kanchipuram

bus · 2h

₹80

approx.