Kanchipuram or the City of Thousand Temples is one of the oldest temple towns of India. It is also renowned for the famed Kanjeevaram silk sarees. An epicentre of spiritual activities and learning since 10th century, Kanchi was ruled by several dynasties including Cholas, Pallavas and the empire of Vijayanagar, and each one imparted a distinctive architectural style to the temples and historic monuments. Despite Mughal and British invasions, Kanchipuram managed to retain the status of a leading pilgrim destination of India.

0900 hrs : Proceed for half day visit to Kanchipuram.

Sightseeing includes: The towering Ekambareswar Temple holds prime importance in Kanchipuram. Spread over an area of 20 acres, the gopuram (rising tower at the entrance of the temple) stands tall at 57 metres. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple has beautifully sculptured granite walls and a thousand-pillared hall. Varadaraja Perumal Temple with a 100-pillar mandapam is another architectural delight.

Later visit to Silk weaving Center. The traditional Kancheepuram silk saris are hand-woven in two parts (the pitni technique). The pallu and the border are woven in one colour as one unit and attached to the body of the sari, which is woven separately and in another colour. The sari is woven with dyed silk yarn, which is interleaved with design made with zari - silk thread twisted with a thin silver wire and then gilded with pure gold. Technically, the silk thread used in Kancheepuram is made of three threads twisted together. Woven from pure mulberry silk, the Kancheepuram silk enjoys a reputation for texture, lustre, durability and finish.

1400 hrs arrive at Great Temple Bay.