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City Overview :

Kanchipuram is well known for its religious charm as it has many ancient temples situated. It is located at a distance of 76 kms away from Chennai, also near by Chingleput at 35 kms and mahabalipuram at 64 kms. In earlier times the city was named as Kachi and Kachiampathi.

Fast Facts :

Languages :

Tamil, Telgu, English are most commonly spoken. Mostly hotels, restaurant staff and tourist guides can speak English.

Climate :

Summer :

hot and humid climate 36°C To 21°C,

Mansoon :

July-September, Annual rainfall - 850 mm

Winter :

October to February are plesant. Temperatures - 18°C To 30°C
The best time to visit - November to February.

What to See :

Kanchipuram is one of the holiest destinations of India as many religious temples can be found here. the places to see are there Sri Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranatha Temple, Sri Kalahasti, Thiruvanaikoil and Tiruvannamalai, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kumara Kottam, and lots other. Its trade in the finest silk sarees is popular in all over the country. The interesting architectural beauty is beautiful to look in the city.

By Air :

Chennai airport is closest (74 km)to Kanchipuram. It is connected by all major domestic and international airlines carriers.

By Train :

It is well linked with the rails. Trains to Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tirupati, Pondicherry, Nagarkoil, Pune and Bangalore can be taken from Kanchipuram.

By Road :

As it is 75 kms from Chennai it is properly linked with the roads. Local transport can be hired to travel through.

Where to Stay :

Kanchipuram has got a wide variety of accommodation places and the hotels of all ranges are available. From budgeted hotels to luxury hotels and also cheap hotels can be easily available and hotels also provide discounted rates and holiday packages. For budget conscious people economy class hotels are available with all basic facilities to make your trip comfortable. Kanchipuram hotels...