Chennai (Madras) Trip Overview
Chennai, formally known as Madras, has developed over the centuries from a small fishing village into a bustling metropolis. Representing the Dravidian civilization, the city upholds the music, drama, dance, architecture, arts, crafts and sculpture of India. It is known for Carnatic music and the birth place of Bharatnatyam, the oldest classical dance in India. It is also nicknamed “The Detroit of India”, as more than one-third of India’s automobile industry is based in the city. Chennai is a unique city that is as trendy as it is traditional
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, formally known as Madras, has developed over the centuries from a small fishing village into a bustling metropolis. Representing the Dravidian civilization, the city upholds the music, drama, dance, architecture, arts, crafts and sculpture of India. It is known for Carnatic music and the birth place of Bharatnatyam, the oldest classical dance in India. It is also nicknamed “The Detroit of India”, as more than one-third of India’s automobile industry is based in the city. Chennai is a unique city that is as trendy as it is traditional
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nungambakkam/Marina Beach, Nungambakkam/Marina Beach, Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
Morning at 0900 hrs we will pick you from your hotel and process for half day city tour of Chennai, you will visit Fort St. George, a British trading post and powerful bastion. We then visit the 16th-century Portuguese Cathedral of St. Thomas, in which the remains of the apostle St. Thomas, who is said to have come to India in 52 AD, are buried. We drive past the Madras University built in Indo-Saracenic style, the 5 km long stretch of the Marina Beach, a lovely esplanade by the sea, and the National Museum of Chennai. The highlight of the museum is its world-renowned collection of stone and bronze sculptures.
This is will private tour with a professional guide
Duration: 4 hours
