Chennai Trip Overview
On this day trip from Chennai, travel to Kanchipuram and meet the silk weavers of the town. Watch them at work at their silk looms and learn about the art of weaving silk. Also visit an organic farm and learn about biogas production from cow waste. Interact with local farmers and learn more about their natural techniques. Also visit a 6th century temple of the Pallava dynasty.
Highlights
• Visit to a Silk Weaving Center
• 6th century Kailasanathar temple
• Visit to a dairy farm
• Visit to an organic rice field
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Chennai, India
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What to Expect When Visiting Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
On this day trip from Chennai, travel to Kanchipuram and meet the silk weavers of the town. Watch them at work at their silk looms and learn about the art of weaving silk. Also visit an organic farm and learn about biogas production from cow waste. Interact with local farmers and learn more about their natural techniques. Also visit a 6th century temple of the Pallava dynasty.
Highlights
• Visit to a Silk Weaving Center
• 6th century Kailasanathar temple
• Visit to a dairy farm
• Visit to an organic rice field
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kanchipuram India
Silk Loom, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai and driven to Kanchipuram that is situated at a distance of 50 miles from Chennai.
On reaching Kanchipuram visit a silk loom and watch the amazing art of weaving silk from mulberry string.
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
Next visit Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. The elegantly carved sculptures of Gods and Goddesses on the temple walls are still intact. (phallic symbol of God Shiva) made of black granite.
Dairy Farm, Kanchipuram (1 hour)
Your next stop will be a dairy farm where you will learn how cooking gas is produced from the excrement of dairy animals. After that take a tour of an organic rice field and speak to the farmers to learn more about rice production. Also visit a mango orchard and a flower farm situated on the banks of the River Cheyyar.
Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
