Chennai (Madras) Trip Overview
Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Experience the city’s beliefs at Parthasarthy Temple. Get to know why a Bull Fight is close to the heart of Chennaites at Jalikattu memorial. Know a little more about Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest Philosophers, at his memorial. Climb an old Light House for an incredible perspective of Chennai!
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Chennai (Madras) Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India
Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Experience the city’s beliefs at Parthasarthy Temple. Get to know why a Bull Fight is close to the heart of Chennaites at Jalikattu memorial. Know a little more about Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest Philosophers, at his memorial. Climb an old Light House for an incredible perspective of Chennai!
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Stop At: Marina Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
Walk on the beach, soak in the festive atmosphere and listen to the story of Chennai through its statues. There are many statues here each of which tells a part of the story of Chennai. Learn about characters from ancient Tamil epics, freedom fighters as well as poets who revolutionized the thinking of the society.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Light House, Marina Beach Rd Mylapore, Chennai (Madras) India
The Lighthouse in Marina is a unique one with an elevator to go up the 10 floors. It provides spectacular views of the world’s second longest beach. Visit the quaint museum inside the Lighthouse which has a fascinating collection of Light House and other maritime equipment from around the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Parthasarathy Temple, Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Chennai (Madras) 600005 India
Walk ends after we take a guided walk inside the Parthasarathy Temple and its surroundings. Our cultural evangelist will interpret the colorful rituals which are being performed in the temple and explain the role of God in modern Chennai society. Learn how God remains as relevant today in everyday life in this region as in the past!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Vivekananda House, Main Road Front Of Marina Beach, Chennai (Madras) India
Vivekanandar Illam, earlier known as Ice House or Castle Kernan, is a historical building in Chennai, India. It was constructed in 1842 by Frederic Tudor. Indian Saint Swami Vivekananda stayed in the building when he visited Chennai in 1897 and was later renamed in his honor.
Duration: 45 minutes
