Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1587
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kanchipuram in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1587
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 New Delhi and takes around 2h 45m.

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 New Delhi and takes around 2h 45m.

Airports near Kanchipuram

PNYPondicherry
MAAChennai
TIRTirupati

Airlines serving Kanchipuram

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kanchipuram

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,941 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 2,640 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kanchipuram

Most booked hotels in Kanchipuram

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GRT Regency Kanchipuram
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,132+
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Tcs Residency
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 1,363+
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Hiring a car in Kanchipuram

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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