Kanchipuram
India · State of Tamil NāduIN
Municipal Corporation in Tamil Nadu, India
Kanchipuram, also known as Kanjeevaram or Kancheepuram, is a City in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in Chennai Metropolitan Area. region, 72 km (45 mi) from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Known as the City of Thousand Temples, Kanchipuram is known for its temple architectures, 1000-pillared halls, huge temple towers, and silk saris. Kanchipuram serves as one of the most important domestic tourist destinations in India. Kanchipuram has become a centre of attraction for foreign tourists as well. The city covers an area of 36.14 km2 (13.95 sq mi) and an estimated population of 232,816 in 2011. It is the administrative capital of Kanchipuram District. Kanchipuram is well-connected by road and rail.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 164,384
- Coordinates
- 12.835, 79.700
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 88 m
Overview of Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram belongs to State of Tamil Nādu, India and has the feel of a medium-sized town. It counts about 164,384 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around shopping and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Kanchipuram
Shopping in Kanchipuram
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Kanchipuram's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Kanchipuram, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Kanchipuram that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kanchipuram known for?
- Kanchipuram, in State of Tamil Nādu, India, is best known for shopping. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 164,384 residents.
- What can you do in Kanchipuram?
- Recorded activities in Kanchipuram include Shopping. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kanchipuram?
- Kanchipuram stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kanchipuram located?
- Kanchipuram is located in State of Tamil Nādu, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
Cost of living in Kanchipuram
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 24
- Rent index
- 6
- Groceries index
- 22
- Restaurants index
- 16
- Inexpensive meal
- $4.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.32
- 1-bed, centre
- $672
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $370
More about Kanchipuram
Info about Kanchipuram, State of Tamil N?du (India)
Kanchipuram is a spot of State of Tamil N?du, and country is India (IN).
It is also called Conjeeveram, Conjevaram, Conjeveram, Kancheepuram, Kanchi, Kanchipuram, Kancipuram, Kanjippuram, Ka??ipuram, K?nchi, K?nchipuram, gan ji bu lei mu, kanchipuramu, kanchy pwrm, kanchypwram, kancipuram, kancipurama, kanshybwrm, kantshybwram, ??????????, ???????????, ?????????, ????? ????, ??????????, ??????????, ???????????, ????????, ?????, its latitude is 12.8351500, and longitude 79.7000600.
In Kanchipuram live 164.384 citizens, Kanchipuram timezone is Asia/Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata_cet).
For your trip to Kanchipuram you can shopping around India.
More details about Kanchipuram in India (IN)
It is the capital of Kanchipuram district.
Kanchipuram time zone is UTC+05:30 (during standard time).
In Kanchipuram there are 164.384 citizens, related to 2011 latest census. You need to use telephone for calling local people? You can use 44 as local dialing code for local phone numbers. Kanchipuram zip code is 631501, this is why for post delivery in Kanchipuram you can use 631501 zip as explained.
Its dimensions are 11 sq. km. this is why it seems to be nicely calm place , a good destination for trippers that are searching for relaxing cities for a cheap location on a travel, a calm countryside area without distractions typical of big metropolis. In this town you can find cheap accommodations due to their low accommodation rates, so this is why you and your friends may have it like base in order to move across India and Kanchipuram near adventures.
Kanchipuram height above sea level basically meters above sea level (M A.S.L.), is over 88 meters above sea. For this this is the perfect travel destination if you like plain ground to travel to for your next holiday.
If you're looking for more detailed data on Kanchipuram please visit Kanchipuram official website http://kanchi.tn.nic.in .
Interactive Kanchipuram (India) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Kanchipuram, State of Tamil N?du India (IN).
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