Things to do in Chennai District, Tamil Nadu: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

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)

During 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.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes, Guide, Breakfast

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Camera tickets at monuments (if applies), Hotel pickup and drop-off

- Special curation by the experienced Archaeologist - Learning creativity aspects of sculptures, beauty of artefacts, some mythological stories behind the idols, archaeological and history of the region and India in general

Inclusions: Curation by Archaeologist

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

- Mesmerising narration by an young Archaeologist, unheard stories, unseen places. - Perspectives covering History, Archaeological, Architecture & Mythological - Visiting 7th Century Built monuments & temples – Rock-cut architecture, Shore temple, Lighthouse, - Walking around 2004 incident unearthed 2000 years old Subramaniya temple excavated site (Optional) - Looking at wonders of nature – Krishna Butter Ball, Sea Shell Museum (Optional) - Shopping seashells, stone sculptures and handicrafts

Inclusions: Veg South Indian Lunch, Tender Coconut Water, Coffee / Tea,.All Indian Citizens entry fees

Exclusions: Camera / Video fees, All fess for Foreigner, Anything other than inclusions.

Mamallapuram (also called Mahaballipuram) is about an hour's drive from Chennai on the East Coast Road. It was the second capital and seaport of the Pallava Kings who ruled in the 5th century. Local legend has it that there was once a beautiful city here with seven temples, which the Gods submerged under the sea in anger.until in 2002, an Indo-British team of divers discovered a series of man-made structures under water, covering an area of several square miles.Today at Mamallapuram, you can see the famous Shore Temple, the only surviving temple out of the original seven (the rest have sunk under the sea). The Shore Temple is among the oldest temples of South India and represents the final flowering of Pallava art. Arjuna's Penance, one of the world's biggest bas-reliefs depicts the story of the descent of the River Ganges from Heaven to Earth. Cave temples and massive monolithic sculptures (carved from a single large block of granite) make Mamallapuram a place to remember.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Lunch, Entry/Admission - Mahabalipuram

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities, Beverages

On this 16 days tour explore the Ancient Caves of Ajanta & Ellora, visit the marvelous Temple of South India, and rejuvenate in the Backwater of Kerala. You will also visit Hyderabad the city blessed with extraordinary wealth of historic monuments. All airport transfers, sightseeing and excursion will be provide in an air conditioned vehicle, with private government licences local tour guide in each city. You will travel in flight on Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Chennai sectors.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 15 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Bottled drinking water in car , English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Deluxe air-conditioned private vehicle with chauffeur as per tour program., Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Government taxes.

Exclusions: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Chennai flight fare approx INR 15000 per person., Camera charges at monuments , Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Bhubaneshwar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. It is the largest city in Odisha and is a center of economic and religious importance in Eastern India. Visitors come to Bhubaneswar for the sandstone temples dotted around the Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city. Our tour visit several of these ancient temples. Highlights • Mukteshwara Deula, The Mukteswar Temple  • Rajarani Temple • Brahmeshwara Temple • Parashurameswar Temple • Siddheshwar Temple

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Enjoy private day trip to Kanchipuram (Kancheepuram) is a spectacular temple city known as city of thousand temples which reflects the Glorious Traditions of South India with its noted temples.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Fixed menu lunch in a local restaurant, Transport by air-conditioned vehicles for pickup and dropoff centrally located location in Chennai, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Items not mentioned in inclusions

Escape from the hustle and bustle city of Chennai and feel the peaceful Pondicherry with Mahabalipuram, it's one of best short break itinerary that is recommended for who are looking for heritage experience while enjoying a beach holiday.

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

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

Chennai, formerly called Madras, was the capital of Southern British India. Many great monuments were built during the British rule and several of them continue to dominate the skyline of Chennai even today. During this walking tour, we will visit a number of the prominent landmarks of Chennai, which were built during the British era, often in an architectural style blending British as well as Indian elements. We shall start at the Central Railway Station and walk to the Ripon Building, Southern Railway Headquarters, Victory Memorial, Fort St George, Napier Bridge and finish at the Madras University building. Highlights • Central Railway Station • Ripon Building • Southern Railway Headquarters • Fort St George • Napier Bridge

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle., Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center., Lunch at Local Restaurant. (Beverage Excluded), Local English-speaking guide., 02 Bottles of Mineral water per person.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food or drink (unless specified), Items of a personal nature.