Why choose this Chennai tour ?

On your private tour you will discover the unique culture of Chennai. Experience a colorful prayer ceremony at the historical healing temple of Marundeeswarar, enjoy a south Indian breakfast, watch the classic ‘bharatanatyam’ dance and explore an art gallery.

This Chennai’s regional, cultural, food, and art tour is somehow a kind cultural tour. Experience a colorful prayer ceremony at the historical healing temple of Marundeeswarar, watch the ancient dance form of ‘bharatanatyam,’ explore an art gallery, and enjoy a typical south Indian breakfast.

Highlights
• Explore Chennai city’s regional, food, and art scenes.
• See a morning Pooja prayer ritual at the Marundeeswarar Temple 
• Learn about Marundeeswarar’s history and reputed healing powers
• Experience classic ‘bharatanatyam’ dance and music at an arts academy
• South Indian breakfast. (Beverage Excluded).



Make the most of your Chennai adventure

What makes Temple, Breakfast and Dance: Discover the Culture of Chennai a unique experience ?

You will be picked up at 07:00 AM from your Chennai hotel and be driven in a private vehicle with your English Speaking guide and drive to Chennai’s Marundeeswarar Temple.

Upon arrival, start your tour with a visit to the colorful temple.

Admire the intricate Dravidian-style architecture of this 1,200-year-old temple, and learn from your guide how it’s dedicated to the Hindu deity, Shiva. Discover, too, how it’s held to have healing powers, curing worshippers of sickness and disease. Watch locals congregate for the morning Pooja prayer ritual in worship of the Marundeeswarar Lingam, a shrine thought to have been created naturally rather than by human hand.

After this, move to visit local restaurant for south Indian breakfast, including a dosa, a crispy pancake made using rice and lentil batter.( Beverage Excluded )

Once your breakfast is over. Your guide will take you to visit to the Kalakshetra Dance Academy, a renowned Chennai arts center that teaches bharatanatyam, one of India’s oldest classical dance styles. Learn about this ancient dance and its accompanying carnatic (classical music of south India) vocals and music played on instruments like cymbals, drums, and flutes. Watch student dancers and musicians learning bharatanatyam techniques and mudras (movements), and then explore an art gallery showcasing regional art. At the end of your trip, you will be driven back in your private vehicle to your hotel.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your city center hotel or to the fixed point within city.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Dress code: Please dress conservatively because you will be visiting temples and a respected art academy.
  • Kalakshetra is educational institution generally they don’t entertain visitors due to disturbance in their Campus. Permission is at the discretion of the administrative officer.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

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    Price Per Person 1- 8 Pax

Temple, Breakfast and Dance: Discover the Culture of Chennai Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • English Speaking Local Guide.
  • 02 bottle mineral water
  • Private Air-condition Vehicle.
  • Pick up / drop within city center.
  • Traditional breakfast at South Indian Restaurant. ( Beverage Excluded
  • Any Food and drinks, unless specified

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Special Instructions:

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  • This Tour is Provided by SITA World Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.