• Kanchi Kamakshi Temple abode of Kamakshi (Goddess Parvathi) - consort of Lord Siva.
• Ekambaranatha Temple. Represents the earth form of the five form-element abodes of Lord Siva.
• Vaikunta Perumal Temple has beautiful pillared corridors around the sanctum. One of the most ancient temples with 3 tier Sannathi cum Gopuram.
• Varadaraja Perumal Temple The gopuram of this temple, is particularly impressive when viewed across the lush green fields from the road leading from Kanchi.
• Kailasanathar Temple must see high point in architecture.The architecture of this temple is more alike that of Mahabalipuram temple.
• Kanchi Kudhil The ancient culture and scultural heritage of Hinduism is proclaimed in a small house, open to visitors.
• Kachapeshwarar Temple
• Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt.

It is near to Chennai or Vellore ( approximately 75 km), well connected by road. From Tirupati, it is 100 KM you can take bus or trains which take around 3-4 hours.

Three wheeler auto-rickshaws are fastest and most convinient. You need to fix the price before you start - you will find these all around the town.

If you plan to visit the temples, you can bargain a package deal - cost depends on how many and which temples you might want to visit. A thumb rule of price is around rs.20 between point to point.

Silk clothing (sarees etc.). If you are led by a taxi/auto driver to a shop, the price you pay will include his commission - so do explore shops independantly before you decide to buy.

• Sakthi Ganapathy has 3 branches in the city and has best value for money.
• Sridhar Cafe, Gandhi road.
• Hotel Saravana Bhavan Gandhi road and near bus station. Though this chain is known for good south Indian food, this particular restaurant is quite pricy and doesnt live up to the name of the chain. Service is slow and complacent.