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Chennai Sightseeing Circuit

Discover Chennai's historic landmarks

Tour the city of Chennai; trail past Fort Saint George, Britain’s first bastion in India which was responsible for making it south India’s largest metropolitan today. Visit the St Thomas Cathedral dedicated to St Thomas points to the Portuguese influence over the city, a history that started in 1522 and ended with the arrival of the British. End the tour at the Kapaleeswarar Temple, pre-dating the arrival of the colonizers and celebrating the mythology of Lord Shiva and his wife, Parvati.

Activities from the Destination

Places of interest to weave into your itinerary

Broadway Show: Fort St. George

Discover Chennai's own 18th Century 'broadway'
Cholamandal Artists Village

An idyllic contemporary artists' village
Dakshinchitra Art Museum

Glimpse the art & architecture of South India
Home cooking experience

Partake a homely cooking lesson & meal
Kalakshetra Dance Centre

Trace the tradition of India's oldest dance form, Bharatnatyam
Margazhi Music Festival

A festival of music, dance, painting, sculpture and architecture
Mylapore Folklore Trail

Listen to stories behind daily rituals
Pongal

Celebrate Tamil Nadu's most popular festival

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