Hotels in Kanchipuram

Kanchipuramis a city well known for its temples, silk sarees and other hand weaving units. It is popular world wide as the ‘City of 1000 Temples’. It is home to some of the greatest and popular Hindu shrines such as the Varadharaja Perumal Temple and the Ekambaranatha Temple. The principal deity at these temples is Lord Vishnu. Among the Lord Shiva shrines, the Kailasanathar Temple is the most popular one.

Kanchipuramis thus one of the seven holy cities or pilgrimage places for the Hindu devotees. In earlier days, this city was host to a number of Tamil and Sanskrit learning centers, visited by Buddhist, Jain and Hindu pilgrims. Apart from its religious significance, this city has made a place in the traveler’s heart with its variety of silk sarees. The hand woven silk sarees form a large industry. This traditional business also brings in many commercial tourists. Hotels in Kanchipuram located around the market places accommodate the traders and wholesalers.

Tourists and pilgrims usually travel to Kanchipuramvia Chennai. Trains from Chennai arrive at the Kanchipuram Railway Station. By road, Chennai is at a distance of 69 km from this city. You will find hotels close to the railway station, within minutes off the popular temples and on the Hospital Road.

Pilgrims and tourists looking for budget accommodation can opt to stay at TM Hotel in Kanchipuram. It has 36 rooms, spacious hall for banquet and meeting space.

The Shelter Beach Resort offers you a deluxe stay. Located on the East Coast Road, it is one of the premier hotels in Kanchipuram. It also has exclusive cottages for honeymooners. You can enjoy fine dining at the multi cuisine restaurant here. For room booking, visit Hotels of India.

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