Chennai to Kanchipuram by Urbania
The "city of a thousand temples" and the home of the Kanjeevaram silk saree — Kanchipuram packs Pallava-era architecture and serious shopping into a single easy day.
A glimpse from our recent trips across this route.
01The Route
Getting there
Via NH48 and SH58 — barely two hours door to door, ideal for senior-friendly temple circuits.
Top highlights
- Kailasanathar Temple
- Ekambareswarar Temple
- Kamakshi Amman Temple
- Varadharaja Perumal Temple
- Silk saree weaving units & showrooms
02Suggested Itinerary
The 1-day plan we recommend
A starting point — swap halts, add temples, extend a day.
Morning: Ekambareswarar and Kailasanathar temples before the sun gets strong
Midday: Kamakshi Amman darshan, traditional thali lunch
Afternoon: Varadharaja Perumal Temple, silk showroom visits
Evening: relaxed return — optionally loop back via Sriperumbudur
Pair Kanchipuram with Mahabalipuram for the classic one-day heritage triangle — it stays within the 300 km daily billing.
03Fare Estimate
Chennai to Kanchipuram — all five variants
Estimates at minimum billing. Final quote in writing before you pay.
| Urbania variant | Seats | Rate | Billed kms* | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Urbania | 12 / 14 / 16 Seater | ₹38/km | 300 km | ₹11,400 |
| Premium Urbania | 12 / 15 Seater | ₹45/km | 300 km | ₹13,500 |
| Luxury Urbania | 9 / 10 Seater | ₹55/km | 300 km | ₹16,500 |
| Luxury Urbania — Massage Seats | 9 / 10 Seater | ₹60/km | 300 km | ₹18,000 |
| Ultra Luxury Urbania | 8 / 9 Seater | ₹65/km | 300 km | ₹19,500 |
*Billed kilometres = actual round-trip distance or 300 km × 1 day, whichever is higher (≈150 km round trip). Driver bata, toll, parking and permits extra at actuals. Final quote shared in writing before booking.
04Nearby Routes