- Distance
- About 110 km by road
- Drive time
- 2.5 hours one way
- Pickup
- Pondicherry
- Destination
- Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Trip type
- Same-day return possible
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities of India, with grand Shiva and Vishnu temples built by the Pallavas, Cholas and Vijayanagara kings. It is equally famous for its handwoven silk sarees, and many families make this trip before a wedding. The road goes inland via Tindivanam and Vandavasi, passing farmland and small towns.
What to see in Kanchipuram
- Ekambareswarar Temple
- Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Kailasanathar Temple
- Varadharaja Perumal Temple
On the road
Go via Tindivanam and Vandavasi or Uthiramerur. Start early, since most temples close from about 12:30 pm to 4 pm.
A same-day plan
- 6:00 amLeave Pondicherry towards Tindivanam
- 8:30 amBreakfast on arrival in Kanchipuram
- 9:00 amKamakshi Amman and Ekambareswarar temples
- 11:00 amKailasanathar Temple
- 12:30 pmLunch and silk saree shopping
- 4:00 pmVaradharaja Perumal Temple when it reopens
- 5:30 pmDrive back to Pondicherry
Timings are a guide — tell us when you want to leave and what you want to see, and the driver will work around it.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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