Scenic in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Kanchipuram Scenic

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Ekambareswar Temple Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: A beautiful temple housing 1000 lingas


The Ekambareshwar Temple is one of the largest temples in Kanchipuram with numerous shrines, mandapams, gopurams and tanks. This temple covers an area of 20 acres and was built by Pallavas and w...

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Varadaraja Perumal Temple Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: An architectural marvel housing 1000 pillared hall


The ancient Vardaraja temple attracts devotees throughout the year because of it being one of the 108 'divyadesams'- the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu.There is a big outer wall that surroun...

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Kamakshi Amman Temple Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: A Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati


The Kamakshi Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the incarnations of Goddess Parvati.  Located in the heart of Kanchipuram, this temple was built by the Pallava Ki...

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Kailashanather Temple Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Shiva temple known for its artistic Dravidian architecture


The Kailashanathar Temple is another famous temple of Kanchipuram, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This is considered to be one of the earliest temples built during the Pallava rule by Rajasim...

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Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A beautiful paradise for bird watchers


Renowned as one of the oldest bird sanctuaries of India, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful destination for the bird watchers. There are small lakes inside the sanctuary surrounded by gr...

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The Crocodile Bank Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A crocodile and snake farm


The Crocodile Bank was set up by Romulus Whitaker to breed several species of African and Indian crocodiles and alligators in captivity and is located Just 14 kms from Mamallapuram. At this cent...

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Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: A memorial built in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi


Situated in Sriperumpudhur on the route between Chennai and Kanchipuram, Rajiv Gandhi famous memorialwas built up in the memory of Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of the country. It is t...

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Muttukadu Backwaters Air, Entertainment, Nature, Water

Famous for: A fascinating backwaters destination


Muttukaduis a large lake formed out of the backwaters, with boating and wind surfing facilities.  Located at a distance of 80 Kms from Kanchipuram, the Backwaters of Muttukkadu have been de...

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Arignar Anna Zoological Park Land, Entertainment, Nature

Famous for: Reserve forest and zoological park


The Arignar Anna Zoological Park is situated in Vandalore about 5 km from Kanchipuram. It is one of the modern zoos of India, and the biggest in South East Asia. The zoo is situated in a reserve...

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Kanchi Kamakshi Temple Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: A major Shakti temple


Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, a beautiful temple is one among the three major shakti temples, the other two being Madurai Meenakshi and KasiVisalakshi. It is an important center for worship of shakti ...