The town of Kanchipuram is situated on the banks of Vegavathi River. The ground has an average elevation of 83.2 m with an almost flat topography and slopes down from south and east. The climate is hot and humid almost throughout the year. Summers are very extreme while winters are mildly cool but with high levels of humidity. There are frequent cyclones in this region during monsoon period.
Kanchipuram is accessible by trains and roads directly. Airports of nearby cities can be used.
Air: The nearest airport is at Chennai which has great domestic and international connectivity. The city is around 72 km from there.
Rail: The railway station of Kanchipuram has passenger trains for Chennai and Tirupati. Express train service is received twice a week.
Roadways: This city is linked with others through NH4 that touches the outskirts of the city. Frequent buses are available from Chennai, Bangalore and Mammalapuram.
Local Transport: The town is not very big and most places can be walked to. Other modes of transport available are rickshaws and taxis.
Kanchipuram is an important centre for silk weaving. Tourists can look out for silk fabrics, sarees, stoles and scarves. Mahatma Gandhi Road is where you will find most shops. On some evenings the Kanchi Mutt holds kutcheris, classical music concerts in South Indian, which can be enjoyed.
