Bangalore to Kanchipuram Drive (Kanchipuram Sightseeing)

• Ekambareswarar Temple

  20 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  We visit Ekambareswarar of Pallava dynasty to appreciate these ancient architectural wonders. These were built in 600 AD and are magnificent specimens of the Pallava style of architecture.

• Kailasanatha Temple

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  Kailasanathar means the Lord of Mt.Kailash dedicated to Lord Siva. Pallava King Rajasimha started the work and Mahendravarman III completed it in the 8th century. It is made up of a Typical Pallava style of a Pyramidal Tower, pillared halls and a vestibule more than 50 small shrines are enshrined in this temple complex. It is believed, by visiting this temple, devotees get rid of the ill effects of Planet Ketu. The Shiva lingam in this temple is 10 feet high. Famous for its magnificient Vimana, the gopuram over the sanctum sanctorum. It speaks volumes of architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava king. The foundation of the temple is laid on granite tones while the superstructure is carved out of sandstone. Currently the temple is well maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

• Vaikunta Perumal Temple

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  The temple was built by king nandivarman in the 8th century.built a few years after the kailasanatha, this temple, dedicated to lord vishnu, marks the next stage in the development of dravidian culture. the cloisters inside the outer wall consisting of a colonnade of lion pillars represent the first phase in the evolution of the grand thousand-pillar halls of later years.

• Varadharaja Perumal Temple

  30 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  This temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was built by the Vijayanagar kings. Its hundred pillared hall has exquisite sculptures. Among them is a massive chain carved out of a single stone. The precinct contains many other impressive temples.
• Accommodations

  3 star accomodation in Mahabalipuram

  Food And Drinks

  Lunch

  Dinner

  Breakfast