| Kanchipuram - A City of Thousand Temples
Tamil Nadu Tourism - Kanchipuram
Introduction:
Kanchipuram, the Golden City of a thousand temples, is one of the seven most sacred pilgrim centers for the Hindus. The city is located around 70 km from Chennai in the south Indian state of Tamilnadu. Kanchipuram is the capital of the Pallavas, the Cholas and the Rayas of Vijayanagar. It was under the Pallava between the 6th and 8th AD There now remain about 126 temples in Kanchi and a few more in its outskirts. The city was the capital of the Early Cholas as far back as the 2nd century BC. It has been a center of learning Tamil, cultural and religious background for centuries. Today, it is known not only for its temples, but also for its handwoven silk fabrics.
General Informations
| Area |
11.6 sq. kms.
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| Population |
1,69,813 (1991 census) |
| Altitude |
Sea level |
| Location |
70 kms south of Chennai |
| Climate |
Max. Min |
| Summer |
36.6ºC 21.1ºC |
| Winter |
28.7ºC 19.8ºC |
| Rainfall |
87 cms. (35") Average |
| Season |
Throughout the year. |
| Clothing |
Tropical |
| Languages spoken |
Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English. |
How to reach Kanchipuram:
By Road: Kanchipuram is 75 kms away from Chennai and is well connected by a good network of roads. There are frequent bus services from Kanchi to Chennai.
By Air: The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, Its just a 2 hours drive away from Kanchipuram
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Chennai Railway Station which is at a distance of 45 kms. Away from Kanchipuram.
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