Cultural & heritage · Chennai
Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Chennai, paced for actual seeing.
1Embark on a journey through South India’s ancient temples and spiritual landmarks. Visit Chennai’s Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Trichy’s Ranganathaswamy Temple, Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple, and explore the sacred lore of Rameshwaram. Conclude your journey at the serene beaches of Kanyakumari, experiencing the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of the region.
2It would be hard to imagine to tour in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur within 4 days only from Chennai as the distance is quite big and holidays are not so long. But, we make it possible with our smart yet complete tour solution namely Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai package. Check out the complete itinerary of this package right below: Tour Highlights – • An unforgettable tour to world famous landmarks of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur • Visiting lavishness of Rajasthani Royal families while touring around palaces and forts of ancient time in Jaipur • Experiencing the grandeur of Mughal Era while stepping around Taj Mahal and Agra Fort • Discovering the exquisiteness of ancient and modern heritage sites located in Capital city of India – Delhi • Convenient transfers in a private AC car to various attractions • Airport transfers in Chennai and Delhi • Overnight Stay in a heritage hotel in Jaipur
3During this walk, you will visit the temple in the company of our knowledgeable guide. We will also walk through the surrounding areas, where you can see Mylapore in all its crowded chaos. The jewellers, silk merchants, fruit and vegetable sellers and the flower vendors in the bazaars provide a colourful backdrop to the temple. The walk takes us through small lanes with old-style homes, through silk shops, stores selling music and religious memorablia, ‘kutcheri’ auditoriums, etc. Visit the Kapaleeshwara Temple, the Santhome Church, and walk through the by-lanes of Mylapore during this 3-hour tour. The tour is mostly on foot with a short stretch in an auto-rickshaw (local tuk-tuk) that are arranged and included in the tour and it will end with south Indian refreshments.
4See Chennai’s historical and architectural gems on this half-day private sightseeing tour. Visit Fort St George, the first English fortress in India, and browse interesting art collections and exhibits at the Government Museum, which houses the largest collection of Roman antiquities outside of Europe. Learn about the Dravidian architecture of Kapaleeshwar Temple, built in the 7th century, and enjoy scenic views of Chennai on a drive along Marina Beach.
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