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About the destination: Visit the fascinating Crocodile Bank, experience these gigantic reptiles close at hand, feed them and also witness poison extraction from venomous snakes! Also, within this 2-2.5 hours tour, plan a picnic to the Tiger Cave, a sacred rock-cut Hindu temple near Mahabalipuram. Explore the gardens surrounding the mandapa, as you take a break to spend some quality time with family, friends or other co-travellers.
Starting from Mahabalipuram, anywhere between 8am-3pm, drive down in an auto-rickshaw to the Crocodile Bank, one of the renowned crocodile breeding centres in the world. Spreading over an area of 3.2 hectares and established as a research location for the study of crocodiles, the bank is housing more than 2,400 crocodiles of 14 different species. Spend around 1-1.5 hours learning about the different stages of their breeding and also visit the snake breeding and poison extraction centre within the bank. The poison extracted here is sent worldwide for medicinal research and use.
The Tigers Cave is situated at Salurankuppam,at around 5km from Mahabalipuram. It got its name from the numerous tiger head carvings at its entrance. On the way to the temple, enjoy a revitalizing tender coconut drink. Dedicated to Goddess Durga, this mandapa is surrounded by scenic gardens and serves as a popular picnic spot. Explore the vicinity for around 30 minutes and with the completion of your visit, depart the temple site and get dropped back at Mahabalipuram.
Duration: Around 3 hours
On this nearly 1-2 hours’ tour, witness rural India with a trip into the heart of the country. Get a breath of fresh air as you drive away from the hustle and bustle of the city into the villages with open fields and coconut groves.
Depart from Mahabalipuram in an auto-rickshaw; the most common mode of transport in the region, to reach the quaint Kadumbadi Village. Visit the Farmlands to see the country houses and the local people carrying out their daily life activities.
On your way, stop at a coconut grove and have a sip of the relaxing coconut water and give wings to your photography skills. Get hands on experience of the Indian village life with a visit to a potter’s house and witness the indigenous art of pottery. Know more about the art and also try your hands on it.
Discover the untamed and fascinating beauty of rural India as the guide takes you to experience the village life from the closest point. Within this tour, get to know their lifestyle and a chance to capture them in your photographs for a lifetime memory.
Timing: One can join this tour anywhere between 8:00am-3:00pm
On this 2-3 hours bicycling tour of the Kadumbadi Village, witness rural India at its pristine best. Ride through the country roads and explore the local life, enjoy the serene and rustic atmosphere of the village. Assembling anywhere between 8am-3pm, one can undertake this tour and discover the beauty of the village.
Following your arrival in Mahabalipuram, attend a small briefing session about the tour and get prepared to pedal towards Kadumbadi Village. Ride through the country roads, witness the locals carrying out their everyday duties and tasks. Discover the pristine beauty and the pleasant breeze flowing through the narrow country roads.
While pedalling, enjoy a delightful coconut drink and give wings to your photography skills. Visit the local potters and learn the art of pot-making from them; you can also try your hands on the wheel and shape up your imaginations.
Within the 2 hours of cycling, discover the rural beauty of India and get acquainted with its life and culture. On completion of the tour, ride back to the meeting point in Mahabalipuram and with this, your cycling tour comes to a pleasant end.
Joining Time: Anywhere between 8:00am-3:00pm
About the Activity:
Starting from Mahabalipuram, the tour takes you to a small coastal fishing village where you get to witness the life of a fisherman Âfor around 2 hours. Get involved in the daily routine of the fishermen as you step into their shoes and experience their hospitality.
On your arrival at fishing village, enjoy a welcome drink amidst the warm hospitality of the locals. Post this, attend the briefing session, get geared up with the lifejackets and board the fishing boats. On the way, learn about the tips and tricks involved in fishing in the open sea.
On arrival at the ideal spots, help the fishermen in throwing and pulling their nets. Be a part of the enthralling journey and if luck favours, boast of your catch of the day. After spending around 1 hour in the sea, return to the village and embark on a local tour. Interact with the villagers, know more about their lives, fishing culture and before winding up the tour, you can spend time with the school children. You can also participate in teaching few lessons to these children.
Timing: Anywhere between 9:00AM – 3:00PM
South India begins at the root of rich and pure Dravidian culture, and a one day tour around Chennai and Mahabalipuram is good enough for you to get a simple sneak peek into it! The tour provider organizes tour services to variety of places in and around Chennai, so you do not need to leave the city in order to experience the true beauty of nature and culture in its best forms! Be it a tour of the famous temples like Tanjore Belt or the Balaji Temple at Tirupati or Thiruvannamalai Temple or the beautiful Golden temple at Vellore, there are delights for you everywhere! The amazing and tranquil Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple at Madurai or Chidambaram Temple/ Kamakshi Amman temple at Kanchipuram or any other temple of your choice will be made available for you to have a splendid tour filled with surprises and tons of beautiful pictures for your memories album!
The package you can avail is: One day tour in Chennai for
4 people. The package includes travel in A/c vehicle. Places covered will be Museum,
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Marina beach, Anna square, M.G.R. square, vivekananda
ashram, kapaleeswarar temple, snake park, Children’s park , valluvar kottam,
Art gallery, High court, Burma bazaar, light house.
Meal Types: Mixed Menu (Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian)
Transportation
Types: 4 wheeler vehicle
Activities: Visit to places like Museum (will be closed on
Friday, Ashtalakshmi Temple will be covered on friday), Marina beach, Anna
square, M.G.R. square, vivekananda ashram, kapaleeswarar temple, snake park,
Children’s park (Tuesday holiday and Birla Planetarium will be covered on
Tuesday.), valluvar kottam, Art gallery, High court, Burma bazaar, light house
Meal Types: Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian
About the activity:
Meal Details: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation Details: Standard and deluxe rooms on double occupancy
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