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Kanchipuram is the north-eastern district of
Tamilnadu adjacent to the Bay of Bengal. The district has some of
the very popular tourist places of Tamilnadu like the Temple town of
Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram, Vedanthangal Bird
Sanctury, Muttukadu lake, and Dakshina Chithra.
The place finds its name in Patanjali's Mahabhashya,
written in the second century B.C. Kancheepuram District was ruled
by the Pallavas, Cholas, Vijayanagar rulers, Muhammadan Kings, and
the British before Independence. Kanchi was the capital of the
Pallavas who ruled over the territory extending from the river
Krishna in the north to the river Kaveri in the south.
Kanchi was a major seat of Tamil learning as well as
an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus.
Kanchipuram is a spectacular Temple city known as city of thousand
temples which reflects the Glorious Traditions of South India with
its noted temples.
Kanchipuram is also the Silk City. The main
profession of the people of this town is silk saree weaving.
Kanchipuram Silk Sarees are famous all over the world.
Accessibility:
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.
Places of
Tourist Interest:
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Mahabalipuram
 Mahabalipuram
is one of the popular tourist destinations of Tamilnadu. The
ancient rock shore temples and other structures constructed by
the Pallavas provides a wonderful experience to the tourists.
This is a must see destination in Tamilnadu. |
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Vedanthangal Bird
Sanctury
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 Vedanthangal
Bird Sanctuary is one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in India.
This is an amazing place for those who love birds and watch
them. Vedanthangal is 85 km from Chennai. Vedanthangal
Sanctury is located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamilnadu.
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