Visit The Temples Of Chennai

5.0 (1 reviews) Chennai, India
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Thousands of temples with lofty towers dot the skyline of the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. These temples are torchbearers of the glorious heritage of the Tamil speaking region, and are repositories of the magnificent art forms that have evolved over several centuries. Visit four such temples of Chennai on this half-day tour.

Highlights:
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple
• Vadapalani Murugan Temple
• Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
• ISKCON Temple

What's included

  • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
  • 02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Optional: Lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Mylapore
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel leave for sightseeing.

    The temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. It is built in the traditional Dravidian style with a brightly coloured gopuram (top of the temple), several pillared pavilions and a large water tank. Legend has it that an angry Lord Shiva once turned his consort Parvati into a peacock. Parvati worshipped Shiva at a spot located within this temple to regain her normal form. The name Mylapore means ‘the town of peacocks’.
  2. Vadapalani Murugan Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    This is a 125 year old temple that has grown in popularity partly due to the patronage of movie stars. Thousands of couples get married within the precincts of this temple each year. The temple is dedicated to God Murugan.
  3. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    This temple is dedicated to the Indian saint, Sai Baba from Shirdi. The main temple is an elegant hexagonal structure of white marble, towering over a height of 100 ft. The image of Shri Sai Baba is handcrafted in pure white marble in his famous sitting posture.
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    End the tour with a visit to ISKCON temple that is dedicated to the popular Hindu God Krishna. The main attraction of the temple are the large and colorful statues of some of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The temple is run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The temple is constructed over five floors. There are three teakwood altars in the main temple hall.

    Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

From your hotel in Chennai

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
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
  • Children below 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Name and gender as on passport, passport number, expiry date and country of issuance are required at time of booking. Please carry the passport on the day of the tour.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
  • Temples are open till 12:00 noon only, so visit accordingly.

Cancellation policy

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

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