A Day of Spiritual and Natural Wonders at the Nearest Temple to Chennai

Day 1: Temple Visit and Nature

Kanchipuram, India

7:30 AM

Breakfast at Saravana Bhavan

Kickstart your day with a delicious South Indian breakfast at the famous Saravana Bhavan, where you can enjoy dishes like idli, vada, and filter coffee—all highly affordable.
Located in Kanchipuram, just a short bus ride from central Chennai.
₹200, 1 hour

8:30 AM

Visit Ekambareswarar Temple

Explore one of the largest temples in Kanchipuram, known for its intricately carved architecture and serene ambiance, perfect for family exploration.
It's a short walk of about 1 km from the breakfast spot.
Free Entry, 1.5 hours

10:00 AM

Explore the Temple Grounds

Wander through the spacious temple grounds, admire the massive koodam (hall), and the beautiful garden filled with sacred trees while letting the kids run around.
Continue on foot as the garden is adjacent.
Free, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Visit the Kanchi Kamakshi Temple

Experience the spirituality of the Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, known for its vibrant rituals and crowd interactions.
A 15-minute walk from Ekambareswarar Temple.
Free Entry, 1 hour

12:30 PM

Lunch at A2B (Adyar Ananda Bhavan)

Savor a wholesome vegetarian meal at A2B, where you can try thali, dosas, and sweet dishes like gulab jamun—all under budget.
Just a 10-minute walk from the Kanchi Kamakshi Temple.
₹300, 1 hour

1:30 PM

Visit the Varadaraja Perumal Temple

After lunch, head to the Varadaraja Perumal Temple, one of the oldest temples, where you can admire its stunning architecture and partake in some quiet family time.
It's only 2 km away; consider taking a shared auto rickshaw.
Free Entry, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Nature Walk at Kanchipuram Lake

Take a peaceful 30-minute walk to the nearby Kanchipuram Lake where you can enjoy the serene environment and maybe even spot some local birds.
Walking down the main road of Kanchipuram towards the lake.
Free, 1 hour

4:00 PM

Return to Chennai

Wrap up your delightful day with a return bus ride back to Chennai, cherishing the family moments spent at these wonderful temples.
Board the bus from the lake's nearest bus stop.
₹100, 2 hours
View Hotel Availability