The city was numerous Temples, Kancheepuram is also known
as Conjeevaram, its English alias. Situated on the banks
of the river Vegavati the city lies 45 miles southwest
of Chennai in the Chingleput District. Kancheepuram is
also one amongst the seven sacred cities in India. The
city was the capital of the Early Cholas as far back as
the 2nd century BC and a Pallava capital between the 6th
and 8th centuries.
This small rural city of Kancheepuram is home to 126
temples, each greater than the other and ranging high
on the list of tourist destination. It is also called
the Religious capital of South India. Kamakshi Amman
Temple, Varadaraja Temple, Kailashanathar Temple, Ekambareshwar
Temple, Kumara Kottam and Ulahalanda Perumal Temple
are some of the famous temples of Kancheepuram and a
must see for all those visiting the place with Tour
Packages for Kancheepuram.
Apart from temples Kancheepuram is also famous for
its festivals that are celebrated with great zeal with
people painting the town red. Some of the important
festivals celebrated in Kanchipuram are the Brahmotsavam
-Varadaraja temple in May; Garuda Sevai- Varadaraja
temple in June; Float festival -Varadaraja temple in
February and November; Kamakshi Ammam Festival - February;
Mahashivaratri festival - Kailashanatha temple in February;
Panguni Uthiram -Ekambareshwara temple in March-April,
thus making these months ideal for visiting Kancheepuram.
In addition to temples and festivals, a long adventurous
trekking trip can also be undertaken while touring Kancheepuram
and a leisure day can be spend in the Vedantangal Bird
Sanctuary near the place.
Recommended Itineraries
Temples and Caves Tour
Museum and Architectural Tour
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