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Today, excursion to visit Kanchipuram -The Golden City of a thousand temples and one of the seven sacred cities of India. Visit VaikunthaPerumal Temple - an important Vishnu temple built by the Pallava King in the 7th century AD, Kailasanatha Temple - built by Rajasimha and his son Mahendra in the 3rdcentury AD and Ekambareswarar Temple - another ancient temple built by the Pallavas.  Also visit the silk weaving cottage industries for the famous Kanchipuram hand-woven silk fabrics- which is exported throughout the world. It’s also the best place to purchase a much sought-after beautiful Kanchi silk sari.

In the afternoon, return to the Mahabalipuram. This tiny coastal village in Tamil Nadu was once a major seaport during the reign of the Pallava dynasty in the 7th century. Today you can visit its open-air gallery to discover some of the dynasty’s architecture, which includes several UNESCO World Heritage listed monuments. You get to enjoy discovering the magnificent sculptures carved into the rock face like the Descent of the Ganges, the fascinating Tamil art and the mesmerising temples here. The windswept Shore Temple on the water’s edge is considered one of the oldest stone temples in Tamil Nadu and its stone towers are a sight to be seen.

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