Top Things to do in Kanchipuram District
Top Hotels in Kanchipuram District
- 1. InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
- 3. WelcomHotel Kences Palm Beach
- 4. Ideal Beach Resort
- 5. Grande Bay Resort and Spa
- 6. Ideal Beach Resort
- 7. Hotel Mamalla Heritage
- 8. Kaldan Samudhra
- 9. Landmark Pallavaa Beach Resorts
- 10. Hotel Mahabs
What to do and see in Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Kanchipuram District, India including Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Mahishasuramardini Cave, Arjuna's Penance, Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Devarajaswami Temple, Descent Of The Ganges, Vaikunta Perumal Temple.
Restaurants in Kanchipuram District
1. Monuments at Mahabalipuram
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4.5 based on 1,684 reviews
Many interesting rock-cut temples and giant open-air reliefs from the 7th and 8th centuries.
Reviewed By 369gillianj - Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Beautiful beach side setting, lovely village with good shops and restaurants, and so many amazing things to see - ancient rock carvings, cave-like temples hewn from granite, beautiful shore temple, lovely old working lighthouse and gravity-defying Krishna's Butterball Boulder! All within easy walking distance - a real treasure trove.
2. Shore Temple
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4.5 based on 1,644 reviews
Reviewed By vikas-Maheshwari - Jaipur, India
The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the site was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty.
3. Pancha Rathas
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4.5 based on 901 reviews
Reviewed By Donna_in_India - New York City, United States
Panch Rathas, also known as Five Rathas, is a complex of monolithic rock-cut temples dating back to the mid-7th century. The Panch (five) Rathas (processional temple chariots) are named after the five Pandava brothers, heroes of the Indian epic Mahabharata. They are Draupadi Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, Bhima Ratha, and Dharmaraja Ratha. The shrine panels are richly carved with Hindu deities. Two things make the rathas unique. The first is that the stones were cut in situ. The second is that the styles and techniques of wooden architecture were imitated in stone creating a variety of forms. These would later influence the very distinct South Indian temple design. The temples were never finished so none were ever used for worship.
4. Mahishasuramardini Cave
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Mikan999 - Bristol, United Kingdom
The Mahishasuramardini cave is part of the Mahabalipuram complex but is easily missed because it is a little way from the other temples, however it had some of the most interesting carvings. Especially superb is the panel showing Durga fighting the buffalo-headed demon Mahisha. It is worth learning a bit about Hindu Art and Architecture before visiting. The book on this subject by George Michell is great for this. This cave temple is a must.
5. Arjuna's Penance
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4.5 based on 722 reviews
This bas-relief with life-size images from a mythical story adorns a huge rock.
Reviewed By Honisoiquimalypense - Derby, United Kingdom
A must visit - it is a huge rock face (96 feet long and 43 ft high);covered with hundreds of carves statues and on the right a family of elephants! It really an eyeful and is the second longest carver mural in the world ( so we were told). It tells a tale of Arjuna but there is some dispute about this too! Still whatever- it is a must see!
6. Kailasanatha Temple
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4.5 based on 279 reviews
This 8th-century sandstone temple has a sanctuary that only one worshipper can enter at a time, through a tight tunnel.
Reviewed By Trail226390 - New Delhi, India
This temple is an ancient one with the most stunning sculptures that I have ever seen. Definitely worth a visit!
7. Ekambareswarar Temple
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4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By 100parag - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Considered one of the Pancha Bhuta Sthalam this Shiva temple will definitely boost your sense of spirituality and bliss. From the stunning architecture, to the sound of nadeswaram in the inner sanctum, to the centuries old mango tree where the union of Shiva and Parvati took place there is so much to see and take in. I even found space to meditate in peace for a while here and eat prasadam after, without being rushed out.
8. Devarajaswami Temple
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Cosmopolitan332905
It is also called as Varadharaja perumal temple and very famous temple in Kanchipuram. It is very divine and peaceful and one of the 108 divya desams. You can go by bus from bus stand as mini bus are connecting to this temple.
9. Descent Of The Ganges
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Tanumita - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
A beautiful piece of art carved on a monolithic rock. It is built on the same rock as Arjuna's penance and has a mythological and historical significance to it. The descent of the Ganges is depicted in the form of Cobras and it is an exceptional sculpture built during the Pallava rule.
10. Vaikunta Perumal Temple
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By jalaramaaihv - Bengaluru, India
The temple is surrounded by corridor with pillars. There are many beautiful attractive sculptures. The main deity is in sleeping form
