Silk-Weaving & Organic Farm Expedition From Chennai

On this day trip from Chennai, travel to Kanchipuram and meet the silk weavers of the town. Watch them at work at their silk looms and learn about the art of weaving silk. Also visit an organic farm and learn about biogas production from cow waste. Interact with local farmers and learn more about their natural techniques. Also visit a 6th century temple of the Pallava dynasty.

Highlights
• Visit to a Silk Weaving Center
• 6th century Kailasanathar temple
• Visit to a dairy farm
• Visit to an organic rice field

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kanchipuram India

Silk Loom, Kanchipuram (1 hour)

You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai and driven to Kanchipuram that is situated at a distance of 50 miles from Chennai. The drive to Kanchipuram takes around two and a half hours.

On reaching Kanchipuram visit a silk loom and watch the amazing art of weaving silk from mulberry string. The rich colors of the silks are bound to leave you mesmerized. Interact with the silk weavers and learn more about their art.

Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram (1 hour)

Next visit Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest structure in Kanchipuram. The elegantly carved sculptures of Gods and Goddesses on the temple walls are still intact. The main shrine has a 16 sided Shiva Lingam (phallic symbol of God Shiva) made of black granite.

Dairy Farm, Kanchipuram (1 hour)

Your next stop will be a dairy farm where you will learn how cooking gas is produced from the excrement of dairy animals. After that take a tour of an organic rice field and speak to the farmers to learn more about rice production. Also visit a mango orchard and a flower farm situated on the banks of the River Cheyyar.


Duration: 3 hours