Kanchipuram travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kanchipuram

With a population of 155.029, Kanchipuram is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kanchipuram to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kanchipuram in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kanchipuram

Plane

Although Kanchipuram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chennai (MAA), which is located 53 km from Kanchipuram. Pondicherry is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kanchipuram departs from Bengaluru and takes around 50m.

Plane

Although Kanchipuram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chennai (MAA), which is located 53 km from Kanchipuram. Pondicherry is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kanchipuram departs from Bengaluru and takes around 50m.

Airports near Kanchipuram

Airlines serving Kanchipuram

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,523 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,955 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,837 reviews)
LOT
Good (686 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (474 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kanchipuram

Most booked hotels in Kanchipuram

GRT Regency Kanchipuram
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,514+
Vasanth Villa
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,838+

Hiring a car in Kanchipuram

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Kanchipuram (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,253 and ₹ 1,671.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Kanchipuram (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,253 and ₹ 1,671.