Kalakshetra, Theosophical Society & Elliots Beach - Chennai

Duration5h

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LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On this half day tour of Chennai visit the international headquarters of the Theosophical Society and retrace the steps of its founders, Mme. Blavatsky and Col. Olcott. Next visit the campus of the Kalakshetra Foundation and get a glimpse into the traditional art and dance forms of South India. End the tour with a walk on Elliot’s Beach.

Highlights
• Campus of the Theosophical Society
• Kalakshetra Foundation
• Elliot’s Beach

What's included

Bottled water
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food or drink, unless specified
Gratuities

What to expect

Theosophical Society International Headquarters
2h · Admission ticket not included

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to the headquarters of the Theosophical society located in Adyar, a suburb of Chennai. The Society was first established in New York but the headquarters were shifted to India after the two founding members, Mme. Blavatsky and Col. Olcott moved to India. Spend some time exploring the sprawling campus of the Society set amidst lush green gardens. The campus has an exceptional library with a very old collection of books.
Kalakshetra Dance School
1h · Admission ticket not included

Next drive to the campus of Kalakshetra Foundation. The Foundation was set up in 1936 for the preservation and teaching of traditional art and dance forms of South India. The sprawling campus is situated by the seashore and has a collection of several very old trees and plants. You can also see music and dance classes in progress.
Edward Elliot's Beach
1h

After the campus visit, drive over to Elliot’s Beach, an exclusive beach of Chennai that has a Church and a modern temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi situated close by.

After finishing your tour, enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Chennai (Madras)

Chennai (Madras), India

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We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point within city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

End point

Chennai (Madras)

Chennai (Madras), India

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We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point within city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Children below 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Theosophical Society remains closed on Sundays & Public Holidays, while, Kalakshetra remains closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays.
Kalakshetra timings: 08.30 to 11.00 am
Theosophical Society timings: 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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