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Hello! Thanks for your interest. My name is Chandan, I am 34 and have been born and raised in Chennai.,... more
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Temples, Churches, Sunny Sands, History and Shopping
This is a specially designed travel itinerary to experience Chennai in a day. We will visit ancient Hindu temples and British Churches, enjoy a delicious, healthy and traditional South Indian meal served on banana leaves, explore Chennai's history, be spell bound by some beautiful art relics and optionally go after some of the best shopping deals in town.
The program aims to leave you with insights on how the city came into being as it is today. I will engage you in lively conversations and debates about Chennai's history, share interesting facts and anecdotes, and also explore the contemporary importance and pulse of the metropolis.
The Chennai tour is of low intensity, where you will travel by an air conditioned vehicle with frequent stops. The tour covers some of the most important areas in Chennai and leaves space for serendipity and a high level of personalization.
Itinerary
The first stop is at Fort ST George, the first fort built by the British in India, completed in 1639. It houses St Mary's Church, the oldest Anglican Church in India. It is this fort that enabled the British to take over the "jewel of the British empire, " India. The city of Chennai also took shape around the fort.
Stop: Santhome Basilica: Originally built by the Portuguese in 16 CE, the cathedral is a magnificent building. Portuguese tradition has it that St. Thomas arrived and preached in Chennai between 52 A. D. and 72 A. D.
Stop: Kapaleeshwara Temple: A living temple, the age of the temple is the source of much debate. The commonly held view is that it was built in the 7th century CE by the ruling Pallavas.
We then drive past noted places of historic and/or contemporary interest such as the Anna Square, Chennai Central Station, Rippon Building and Senate House
Stop: Egmore museum, one of the finest museums in India.
If you are interested in shopping, we will a visit a local bazaar.
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
End Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
Duration: 6 hours
The museum is closed on Fridays and Indian public holidays. We will visit an alternate site, such as a temple or Church or any other site then.
Transportation
We will use modern air conditioned vehicles manufactured by international brands such as Toyota, fitted with comfortable bucket seats. We will walk through some busy streets, to explore and shop.
What’s Included
Other: - My services as your personal guide and interpreter for the duration of the tour.
- Transportation for up to 3 people in an air conditioned modern compact SUV, Honda WRV.
*For groups of 4 adults and above, we will hire an SUV and there is an extra cost. Please contact me for details.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
1500 INR - Meals and Fees for cameras etc in sites, wherever applicable. It also will cover a meal in a good restaurant. Other expenses not included here are shopping expenditure and for items of personal nature.
What’s Extra
Other: - Camera fees wherever applicable.
- Meals.
- Items personal in nature.
- For groups larger than 3 people (4 and above) we will hire a Toyota SUV with a driver, cost is INR 5,500. Please contact me for details.
A Recent Review of this tour
Read More Reviews For This TourChandan was really fantastic. He was very knowledgeable, and shared so much valuable and interesting information, which he wove into a narrative that was so easy to understand. He was flexible and adjusted our plan during the day as was necessary. He was also very polite and respectful, and I enjoyed his company immensely. The day was so enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this guide and this tour, especially to first-time visitors to India, like myself.
Lindsay Sowman
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