10 Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in Chennai (Madras) That You Shouldn't Miss

Visit the City of One Thousand Temples, one of the seven most sacred pilgrim centers for the Hindus, It has rich history and it's one of the oldest cities in India. The architecture of Kanchipuram temples were trend setting with great sculpture work and unique style and became a benchmark for South Indian architecture. Aside from the temples, it is also known as the "Silk City" for its breathtaking, hand-woven sarees.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off , Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Gratuities, Toll & Parking Charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance Fees (wherever it's necessary)

Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple in Sripuram is one of the largest Golden Temple in around the world, All the gold work was done by artisans specializing in temple art using gold of over 1.5 tons with every single sculptures and architectural work was manually created. Let book this tour experiences it.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Driver, Round-trip private transfer, Toll and Parking Charges, Gratuitiess, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance Fees (wherever it's necessary)

This cultural city has many attractive temple's within it, some of which were built thousands of years ago. The tour takes at some of the most beautiful sacred temples you can’t miss while in Chennai.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, WiFi on board, Gratuities, Bottled water, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Special Darshan Fees (wherever it's necessary)

Experience spectacular Temples in this tour, Kanchipuram is one of the seven holy cities of India known as ‘the City of Thousand temples’, it is an ideal place to view the heritage architectural wealth of the country.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, WiFi on board, Gratuities, Bottled water, Toll, Parking and all other expenses related to vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Special Darshan Fees (wherever it's necessary)

Leave the city behind you and start travelling to visit world famous Arunachala Temple in Thiruvannaamalai is one of the greatest Shiva temples in India. It also widely known because of the Ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi who lived here and taught the virtues of philosophy only through silence and meditation. After his passing away in 1950, a Samadhi has been erected at this Ashram which is visited by many devotees from India and abroad. The Ashram is situated at the foot of the hills, outside the town.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Gratuities, Bottled water, Parking & Toll Charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Special Darshan Fees (wherever it's necessary)

While you are in Chennai, don't miss the chance to visit this below historically famous attractions, which has excellence in art and architecture that reflects cultural significance of the city.  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple, • St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica,  • Parthasarathy Temple,

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, WiFi on board, Gratuities, Bottled water, Parking Charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Special Darshan Fees (if any)

Enhance your experience of Pondicherry on an enriching full-day excursion from Chennai, The city is a pleasant, calm & relaxed seaside town with a unique Franco-Tamil culture. See the city’s grand architecture, and enjoy its delicious food items, gentle sea breeze and peace of life. Also visit to Arouville an experimental township in South India under the wing of the UNESCO.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Gratuities, Parking Fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance Fees (wherever it's necessary)

Take a trip to Pondicherry, a charming, laid-back seaside town with a unique Franco-Tamil culture. See the city’s lovely architecture, and enjoy its delicious food, gentle sea breeze and laidback pace of life.

Inclusions: Lunch, Private car, Hotel pick up and drop off, Entry/Admission - Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Entry/Admission - Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper, Entry/Admission - Statue Of Gandhi, Entry/Admission - Auroville, Entry/Admission - French heritage walk, Guide

Exclusions: Breakfast, Beverages

On this tour, we explore the busy neighbourhood of Georgetown. This area consists of well-established specialised bazaars, with small winding streets, warehouses, covered wholesale markets, street stalls and retail shops. Originally called ‘Black Town’, the area came up in the late 1600s after the founding of Fort St. George. Local people settled here to trade and do business with the fort. A portion of Black Town was flattened in the 1700’s, to provide an open area outside Fort St George. The residents of Blacktown re-settled just beyond the open area, in what was called New Black Town. In the mid 1800’s, the open area (old Black Town) was used to construct the grand building of Madras High Court. In 1910, when King George visited India, Blacktown was renamed Georgetown. Today Georgetown continues to be a busy market area, selling everything under the sun: bangles, fabrics, fruits, vegetables, spices, stationery, jewellery, etc.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Guide, Entry/Admission - Sowcarpet, Entry/Admission - Kotwal Chavadi Market, Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop

You can easily spend a full day exploring Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram's marvellous temples, caves and rock carvings. Most were carved from the rock during the 7th-century reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, whose nickname Mamalla (Great Wrestler) gave the town its name. Official Archaeological Survey of India guides can be hired at sites.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Entry/Admission - Mahabalipuram Monuments, Entry/Admission - Kanchipuram temples

Exclusions: Gratuities, Drinks