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Kanchipuram is a
Spectacular
Temple city known as city of thousand temples which reflects the
Glorious Traditions of South India with its noted temples |
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VEDANTANGAL--BIRDS
SANCTUARY |
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It is one of the major
Water Bird Sanctuaries in India.of 48 Kms from Kanchipuram . The birds
nest on the branches of submerged trees. Storks, Egrets, Cormorants,
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herons, kingfishers,
sandpipers, white ibis,spoonbills, swans and grey wagtails are some of
the birds which arrive here during season.The best season time is
between October and March, when a large number of migratory birds visit.
The birds can be viewed from the bank or from the watch tower.
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This is a large lake formed
out of the backwaters, with boating and wind surfing facilities. It is
located at a distance of 80 Kms from Kanchipuram . The Backwaters of
Muttukkadu have been developed by the Tamilnadu Tourism Development
Corporation to serve as a picnic spot and a centre for water
sports.Training and demonstration programmes are organised for
beginners. |
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It was a flourishing port
town during the time of Pallavas.This is one of the main tourist place
in kanchipuram. The monuments of
Mamallapuram are excellent specimen of Dravidian temple architecture
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COVELONG--THE BEACH |
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This is a small fishing
village 40 kms from Chennai on the Mahabalipuram road. There are the
remains of a fort which now functions as a luxury beach resort.
Facilities for windsurfing and swimming are available here. A dargah and
an ancient church are located here. |
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DAKSHINA CHITRA – a little
Tamil Nadu |
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has relocated 18th, 19th and
early 20th century houses and re-created village streets and work
places providing authentic insights into the domestic
architecture, spatial organisation, life-styles and character of
the essential Tamilian or Keralite or Andhrite or Kannadiga. |
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The kamakodi peetham and kammakshiamman temple are closely
associated with the life of Sankaracharya. The Kamakoti Peetham is
enshrined in the Sri Chakra just in front of Sri Devi and all pujas and
sacrifices are offered to the Sri Chakra. |
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SADRAS--THE BEACH |
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This fine beach is located
16 kms from Mamallapuram. Originally this was a Dutch settlement but now
it is coming majorly as a beach resort. |
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KANCHI KUDIL--ANCIENT HOUSE |
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Kanchi
Kudil was born of a desire to
turn ancestral property into a place of tourist interest, that tourists
may get a feel of the life as lived in a historic place as Kanchipuram.
While temples and monuments index the cultural life of a city, the real
soul of a place is to be found in its people and their homes.
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ANNA MEMORIAL |
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Kanchipuram is the birth
place of Dr. C.N. Annadurai, the scholar statesman, affectionately
called Anna - The Elder Brother - by the general public. His ancestral
house located here has been converted into a memorial |
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Just 14 kms from
Mamallapuram is a crocodile breeding center. At this center about 5000
crocodiles of 6 different species,alligators & other reptiles are bred
in captivity, kept in open, marshy enclosures. There is also a snake
farm where anti venom is produced and there is a regular venoem
extraction show. |
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SRIPERUMPUDUR |
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It is 29 kms from Chennai
on the way to Kanchipuram. It is the birth place of Saint Ramanujar, the
Father of Visishtadvaida philosophy of Vaishnavism and hence an
important pilgirim centre for the Vaishnavites. |
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Today, apart from its
temples, this small town is also known for its thriving handloom
industry. Kancheepuram is also known as
Silk City. since the main profession of the people living in and
around is weaving silk sarees. The silk weavers of Kanchi settled more
than 400 years ago and have given it an enviable reputation as the
producer of the best silk sarees in the country. |
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FAIRS AND FESTIVALS |
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There are fairs and
festivals all round the year at Kanchipuram. Some important festivals
include the Brahmothsavam, Garudothsavam, and Car (rath) festivals,
which are held in the months of January, April, and May respectively.
Silk Tourism Festival is organised in the Month of October. |
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HOW TO GET THERE
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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, Bangalore and other places.
By Air
The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, just a 2 hours
drive away.
By Rail
Can be reached from Chennai central railway station and Arakkonam
railway station. |
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CONTACT US |
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For more informations,
Contact
District Tourism Development Officer , Kanchipuram.
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation and India Tourism Development
Corporation conduct daily tours to this town. for more info visit their
websites
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