Morning Expedition of Cultural Chennai


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From $86.00

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Departs: Chennai, Chennai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

One of the most favoured cultural destinations in India, Chennai is a dream holiday destination. Through this morning tour, you get to the heart of Chennai’s local culture comprising of art, spirituality and cuisine. Join in an early morning Hindu prayer ceremony at an ancient temple which is said to have healing powers; get a close view of the classical dance movements as well as other traditional arts at a prestigious dance academy; take delicious bites of a highly-celebrated traditional South Indian breakfast, the best way to start the day in local style.


What's Included

Breakfast

GST

Kalakshetra Dance Academy or Cholamandal Artist village

Professional guide

Transport by private vehicle

Tuk Tuk Ride

Water

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 4
  • ADULT: Age: 5 - 99

Additional Info

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy


What To Expect

Marundeeswarar Temple
visit to Marundeeswarar Temple. This 1200-year-old temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva, displaying the striking Dravidian-style (a South Indian style Hindu temple architecture) architecture.

You will see locals visiting the temple to praise the temple deity, Marundeeswarar Lingam, which is said to have formed naturally and not sculpted by human hands. Listen to your guide as he/she shares with you the stories and legend behind this historic, spiritual place, which is believed to hold magical healing powers, curing believers of illness and disease. No wonder this temple is a famous worship place for people with diseases and health problems.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kalakshetra Dance School
Kalakshetra Dance Academy. Founded in 1930, Kalaskshetra is Tamil Nadu’s leading academy of arts, and a vital center of learning for artists focused on the ancient dance form of Bharatanatyam, Carnatic vocals, and instrumental music.Explore the place, meet and communicate with the local artists and see the fantastic display of local modern art in many galleries.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cholamandal Artists' Village
Cholamandal Artists’ Village, the largest artist’s commune in India. The artists living here run the Artists Handicrafts Association that organizes for the showcasing of the work in many galleries around the country and even abroad, making it a self-supporting entity. The village was associated with Madras Movement of Art as well which brought modernism to the art in South India.

Note - Kalakshetra remain closed during Saturday,Sunday and holidays.Then we will take you at Cholamandal Artist Village

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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