Next tourist
destination explored in Indian tourist place blog is Kanchipuram which is the
most known spot of Tamil Nadu, India positioned in the western side of River Palar.
The imposing scenery of Kanchipuram makes is most preferred destination for
nature lovers.
Experts
refer the city as 'golden house of 1000’s temples' in south India. Kanchipuram is
also admired for manufacturing of Sarees of diverse types. Voyagers cannot see
the 1000 temples in same day but spending a week and visiting each shrine will
help visitors to learn about the tradition of south India. Kanchipuram is the
holy place having array of stunning temples. Because of shrines Kanchipuram is
turned as big pilgrimage spot of India particularly for Hindu religious people.
Kanchipuram City
is scheduled in seven blessed holy places of India. South culture and their
tradition is special in India so travelers will learn a lot about the south
part of India by visiting the shrines of this city. Yet, commerce in city is admired
particularly for industrialized silk sarees. Many other products of silk in
Kanchipuram are popular in the world and various international associations are
directing doing trading with city local companies.
Natural scenery,
significant shrines, spiritual and artistic implications in Kanchipuram is also
best thing to watch.
Another name
of Kanchipuram is Kanchi, though local people are only recognizing this name. Worldwide
airdrome of Chennai is sited at Tirusulam comes under Kanchipuram district. Vegavathy
River flows from the city so travelers can spend their valuable time at riverside Kanchipuram city was ruled by various empires such as Pallavas, the
Cholas, Vijayanagara Empire, Pandyas, the Carnatic kingdom, and BEIC (British East
India Company). Kailasanathar Shrine is listed in historical monument of South
India which is again located in Kanchipuram. Vaikunta Perumal Shrine is next in
the similar list of historical places of South. In prior era Kanchi was the learning
center of India recognized as Ghatikasthanam. People from different communities
like Jainism and Buddhism visited Kanchipuram and developed their temples from 1st
to 5th centuries. City holds countless temples and holy places so it
is having huge religious values for Indian communities.
Attraction
spots of Kanchipuram includes Rajiv Gandhi Memorial, Jain Temples, Kalpakkam, Madurantakam,
War Cemetery, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai Trade Centre, Queensland Uthiramerur,
Vedantangal Bird Sanctuary, Vedanthangal, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi
Kamakshi temple, Kishkinta, Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal
Temple, Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kachapeshwarar
temple, Ekambareswar Temple, Devarajaswami temple, Sri Subramaniya Swami
Temple, Kanchi Kudhil, Thiruparuthikundram, Jeevanandam Statue, Sakunthala
Jagannatham Museum, Arignar Anna Illam and some more.
Mentioned under
are few remarkable upper most sightseeing spots of Kanchipuram:
Rajiv Gandhi
Memorial: located at Sriperumpudhur is first tourist place where the
world-famous Prime Minister of India Mr. Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991.
However, Sriperumpudhur is under Kanchipuram district
Kalpakkam: this
RRC (Reactor Research Centre) is our next target founded in 1971. Presently the
center is recognized as IGCAR (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research) as it
was renamed in 1985.
Jain Temples:
Kanchi is the holy place and Jain shrines are most popular religious spots of
city. The place of worship built in 9th century is positioned at
Tirupparuthi kkundram. The big idol of Shree Mahavira is best thing to watch,
though travelers have to maintain the timings from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm to visit
the temple.
Madurantakam:
the place accepted for Aeri Katha Ramar Koil which is 1300 years aged shrine.
Temple is positioned on Villupuram - Chengalpet road at only expanse of 90 kms
from Chennai central. ARB (Agricultural Reservoir Bund) is another tourist spot
near Koil temple.
AAZP (Arignar
Anna Zoological Park): The zoo named as Arignar Anna Park is next location
situated at Vandalore. Travelers have to travel for 5 kms from Kanchipuram city
to reach zoo.
War Cemetery: another destination shaped in circular design is available for voyagers. Known as War Cemetery constructed in remembrance of 855 soldiers of Commonwealth including both women and men. Administered by Indian Government with collaboration of CWG (Commonwealth War Graves) Commission. Voyagers should reach from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in cemetery.
Chennai
Trade Centre: trade center of Chennai is located in Kanchipuram which is one
more tourist spot. Trade promotion organization of Tamil Nadu is organizing
fares and exhibitions in center so travelers can enjoy the center by attaining
the fair.
Uthiramerur:
historic place of Kanchi is Uthiramerur village considered as unique and
peaceful place for voyagers.
Queensland:
this theme park is positioned among Poonamalle and Sriperumpudhur towns. Best
entertaining feature of queen’s land is longest sky cars allowing visitors to
view the city from various heights.
Vedanthangal
Bird Sanctuary: park housing numerous birds from the world is next tourist
place of Kanchi. Innumerable water birds are attaining to Vedanthangal Bird Park
was several seasons.
Sri Kamakshi
Amman Temple: shrine dedicated to Kamakshi Mata who is the incarnation of divinity
Mata Parvati.
Attaining to
Kanchipuram:
Chennai
station is just 72 kms away from Kanchipuram, though other major cities like Bangalore
(277 kms), Hyderabad (639 kms), Pune (1050 kms), and Nagpur (1149 kms) are also
having direct trains and various transport methods to reach Kanchipuram in
lesser time.
By Train: Kanchipuram
railway station is linked to several big stations of Chennai like Pondicherry,
Madurai and Nagaercoil. Train could be little difficult for voyagers as limited
trains are available for Kanchi. Katpadi station is close Kanchipuram so
voyagers can plan trip for Katpadi station from other parts of India.
By Air: closest
air hub is CIA (Chennai International airport) linked through domestic and
international flights. Distance of air hub from Kanchi is only 75 kms and
prepaid taxies are available from airport to destination.