Possibly the grandest of them all, the kanjivaram is a stunning showcase of silk and zari. In the bustling, heritage town of Kanchipuram, in Tamil Nadu, entire families have immersed themselves in the art of weaving fine, mulberry silk with coarse silk threads dipped in silver or gold. You can head to shops at Gandhi Road to buy the finery.
Once a capital of the Pallava kingdom, Kanchipuram is a holy town and, according to Hinduism, among the seven in India where you can attain nirvana. So sightseeing here is all about temple-hopping. The Kailasanatha Temple, from the Pallava period, stuns you with its intricate stone work while the Ekambareswarar Temple is one of five major temples in South India that are dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Distance from Bangalore: 280 kilometers {approx.}
Nearest Airport: Chennai
