Best Tour Packages of Chennai In July

The around 2.5 hour guided walk takes you through the various streets of one of the most famous markets of Chennai. Roam around the oldest area of the historic city, unfold its history and amble through the colourful bazaars.

The walk starts around 4 pm with a rendezvous outside the Anderson Church opposite to the Madras High Court and takes you directly into the heart of George Town, formerly known as the Black Town. Feel the spirit of the market as you encounter the hustle and bustle of the narrow roads, noise of the hawkers on the old streets and the crowded market.

Witness the majestic buildings on either side as you walk down the streets. An expert guide will give the history of the area while also introducing you to the various markets. You have the opportunity to shop here as well.

This walk will introduce you to the true flavours of a city-market. The streets are  full of life and exuberance making it a trip worth remembering.

Duration: This one day activity would take around 2.5 hours

This 3 hour guided tour around Chennai will reveal to you the stories behind the city’s grand, colonial buildings, as you revel in their glorious past and also uncover the mystery of the Ice House. Depending upon your convenience, you can start the activity around 8.30 am or 3 pm.

The history of Chennai, founded in the 1640’s by the British will surprise you with its richness. The tour starts from Sriram Nagar where you board the air-conditioned coach to begin your visit to the colonial Madras as it was known. An experienced guide will relate to you the stories of the buildings of the bygone era, giving you a peek into the history of this colonial city; the stories of ambitious men, of forgotten revolutions and of resolute idealists. You discover the ideas and the visions which went into the creation of the buildings.

Duration: Around 3 hours

Away from the fast-paced life of the city, get refreshed with a touch of the Chennai countryside in your schedules. This day-long tour of around nine hours to the outskirts of the city will bring you back fresh and rejuvenated.

The tour starts from Sriram Nagar at around 7:30am where you board the Air-Conditioned coach. Proceed to the countryside where a number of activities await. An experienced guide will accompany you. Be greeted by the warm hospitality of the farmers, spend some time in their house and visit their paddy fields. They tell you about the techniques of organic farming and the processing methods of rice and also impart knowledge on the ways of nature and birds. Get your hands dirty in the paddy fields, take in the view of the green fields all around or just laze near the village pond.

Head back home after spending a day in the village and experiencing its charms.

Duration: This one day tour will take you around 9 hours

This two and a half hour trail through the history of dancing in Chennai reveals the many fascinating stories of the city and the way it is embedded in the everyday lives of the people. There are two options for the activity start time, you can choose the 10 am or 3 pm one.

Dancing, the art of storytelling through expressions forms an integral part of Chennai’s rich cultural heritage. One can find touches of it in every aspect of the city’s life, from the sculptures in the historical temples to the dance sequences in contemporary Tamil cinema. You will be explained the basic elements of Bharatnatyam -one of the most expressive dance forms in the country- by a professional dancer. Learn the ways to interpret the various stories expressed by a dancer’s expressions. Further, get a chance to learn the basic steps as a choreographer takes you through some dance routines. All along this time you also get to know about the various stories in connection with the city and its history of dancing, the famous dancers and the controversies they attracted.

Duration: This one day tour will take around 2.5 hours

Jewellery trail takes you on a journey filled with plentiful stories told not just by hands that craft some delicate pieces, but ornate tales, myths, and stories that resound in the entire neighborhood. On this day trail, for around 3 hours, you will explore the making of exquisite hand-crafted Indian jewellery, appreciate the skill of crafting, discover myths and usage of precious gems, and more.

Under the guidance of an experienced guide, you’ll begin your trail around 10am and mostly cover the area by foot. Certain stretches may be covered by an auto. Travel to some of the most interesting areas of the city in quest of gold and be dazzled by what you find at the end of a narrow stairway. Do not let pokey, dime lit, tiny rooms elude you from believing otherwise. The end of the stairway transports you to an area where large quantities of gold get a makeover to become magnificent pieces of jewellery. Spend time with artisans who have been handed over this traditional profession, which has run the household for generations. Listen to their tales of maharajas and queens and their royal quirks. Learn about hidden nuances of precious gemstones, observe unchanged techniques in action, and appreciate the craft.

Duration: This one day tour will take around 3 hours 

The Mystical Walk is an extraordinary way to discover a city as vibrant and dynamic as Chennai. With the company of a guide, your walk will being around 8am and will take you through fascinating stories hidden behind some common beliefs and practices of the region. Explore questions behind Chennai’s mythical past, its monarchy, religious stamps and more.

Witness the diversity of the land that is evident in the harmonious co-existence of occult practices and supernatural beliefs alongside the modernism and technology found in its urban setting. Be enamored by a parrot fortune-teller throwing light on your planetary formations, have hair braided in a traditional manner and soak in the aroma of fresh jasmine and incense sticks around temples. The trail will also lead you to some of the popular eateries for a gastronomical experience. This tour is largely done on foot.

Duration: This one day tour will take around 2.5 hours

Over a day, you will visit some of the religious landmarks in Mylapore that pre-dates Chennai by at least 2,000 years. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, you get to see some charming everyday sights and sounds.

You have the choice of opting for this trail either in the early morning hours and start by 7:30am or you can spend three hours in the afternoon from 4pm, discovering a land where everyday is marked by coming together of cultural fanfare. While most of the trail is best experienced on foot, auto rides for short stretches are used. As you walk down the streets of Mylapore, spot the commercial angle of the area with jewelers, silk merchants, fruit and vegetable sellers, flower vendors creating a unique bazaar scene. Walk through narrow lanes as old-styled architecture homes and unravel many stories hidden behind mundane daily rituals. Every corner of every lane has a story to tell. There are stores selling regional and religious music, memorabilia andkutcheri.

At the end of three hours over an easy and enjoyable walk, you would have seen some amusing sights around you. With these symbolisms of Mylore to Madras, head towards your pit stop - Sarvana Bhavan, a gastronomic landmark.

Duration: This one day tour would take around 3 hours

With this trail that is conducted twice a day (at around 10.30 am or 3.30 pm) for around two hours, rediscover the different traditions and cultures of South India. Dakshinachitra, located 26km from the main Chennai city, is a living museum of art and architecture that portrays various South Indian lifestyles.

Arrive at the museum and under the guidance of a guide, visit all its corners and witness statues of Gods and Goddesses that depicts the faith and beliefs prevailing in the society. Stroll through the colourful lanes of this museum and get the answers of some of the commonly asked questions about South Indian traditions. What was the logic behind low slung house, why wooden pillars were preferred and what is the reason for having round dining areas; get to know about all this and more.

Duration: This one day tour will take around 2 hours (Conducted twice daily)

The First Wave surfing classes in Covelong, known for its pristine beaches, offers a wonderful opportunity to water sport enthusiasts to learn the thrilling sport of surfing within a short span of 4-8 days.

These 3-hour long classes, conducted on weekends, have two time slots of 7-10 am and 2:30 – 5:30 pm. You can also choose between a 4 day and 8 day course during which you would be provided with life jackets, soft top surfboards and related course material.

The content covered include understanding the ocean and its waves, the weather, surfing equipment and gear, and rip and current. You will be trained in ocean safety, surfing skills and methodology, how to enter and exit water safely, and surf etiquette. You will get to practice on soft top boards and gain mastery over surfing in the ocean waters under the able guidance of a professional surfer. On completing the course, you would also be given a certificate.

Duration: 3 hours each for 4 days

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40 km south of Chennai, en route to Mahabalipuram, is the fishing village of Covelong. It is along its sandy delight that the surfing course is conducted to enable you to experience both surfing and stand-up paddle surfing.

This basic surfing and paddle surfing session can be undertaken in the morning from 7-11 am or in the evening from 2:30 to 5 pm. Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on board along a moving wave and heads towards the shore. Stand up paddle surfing is an off-shoot of surfing and allows the surfer to venture further into the ocean while standing and paddling on the board.

Along with the two water sports, the excursion also includes learning the basics of reading the ocean and weather. You will be provided with life jackets and surf boards for the water sports.

Walk through the lanes of Chennai and get to know more about how spices like cardamom, coriander, turmeric, tamarind and asafoetida adds flavour to Indian cuisines. Conducted twice in a day; around 9am and 2 pm, this 4 hours trail takes you through the local markets of Chennai and get you acquainted on the unique usage of these spices.

Visit the local markets, handpick fresh vegetables and home-made spices in the presence of expert guides. Learn the art of selecting the right ingredients and mixing them in the correct proportions. Know more from the local chefs, get tips from them and relish a wholesome meal prepared by you.

Duration: 4 hours 

Enjoy a retail therapy spree at Chennai, the go-to destination for wedding shopping. Visit prominent areas like Kader Nawaz Khan Road (which houses some of the swankiest shops in town), Cathedral Road and Anna Nagar and Besant Nagar.

This 4 hour trip starts after 10:30am when most of the shops begin their business for the day. You will be picked from any location of your choice and will be undertaking the outing in a car. A well-informed lady will accompany you to the various markets and help you to pick the best buys available in shops. You can look forward to purchasing textiles and fabrics in different materials, clothes and jewellery for weddings, accessories such as shoes and bags, art and handicrafts, along with visiting specialised saree shops. You will be going to stores spread out in different markets that cater to varying budgets of the buyers and with a large variety of merchandise on offer for the discerning customers.

Duration – 4-5 hours

Delight in an eight hour trip of mystic Kanchipuram,one of the seven sacred cities of India. Visit magnificent temples and the world famous saree weaving units.

The guided tour of Kanchipuram starts at 10:00 am when you will be picked from a location of your choice and will undertake the journey in a car. A knowledgeable guide will accompany you to this historical south city. Some of the ancient temples you can go to include Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple or Kamakshi Amman Temple. Witness the rich past glory with these places of worship that reflect the magnificence of Dravidian architecture.

Kanchipuram also has a long-established cottage industry of silk weaving and handloom for producing Kancheevaram sarees. Visit specialised saree shops where you can purchase silk fabrics and saris at rates lesser than those in Chennai. You can also visit a little museum that is an old house the owners have opened to visitors. It showcases fascinating household memorabilia and paintings. En route to Kanchipuram is the village of Sriperumbudur where, if interested, you can pay a short visit to the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Foundation, built at the site of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination.The trip concludes at 6 pm when you would be returning to Chennai.

Duration – 8 hours

Discover a land of archaeological wonders, open-air granite sculptures, and world listed heritage temples with a day trip toMahabalipuram - also known as Mamallapuram, thistown inTamil Nadu was once a busy seaport during the dynasty of the Pallavas. Uncover the past glory with visits toDakshinChitra Craft Foundation and Cholalmandal Artists Village along with the main town area.

At around 10:00 am, get picked up from your hotel in Chennai and commence the hour-long journey by car. A well-informed guide will accompany you to this historical south city where the first stop will be the famous Shore Temple, which is among the oldest temples of South India and is carved from a large block of granite. A short distance from this temple is Descent of the Ganges and Arjuna's Penance monument which is one of the world's biggest bas-reliefs depicting the story of the descent of the River Ganges from Heaven to Earth.

A visit to stone carvers, who continue to preserve the traditional craft of stone sculpting, is possible at a school of sculpture where you can even buy some of the crafted figurines. On the way to Mamallapuram is DakshinChitra where traditional homes from various parts of South India have been transported and re-built, offering you a genuine insight into the lifestyles of the diverse people of South India.

Cholamandal Artists' Village, the largest artists' community in India, is also included in the tour where you can view and buy paintings, sketches, terra-cotta/stone/metal sculptures, batiks and handicrafts made by the artists living the village.

Duration – 8 hours

Indulge in culinary delights at Chennai, a city that boasts of a rich traditional cuisine. Savourin unique aromas, flavours, learn the use of spices and get elaborate recipes.

This cooking tour lasts for around 4 hours and starts at 10:30 am when you will be picked from any location of your choice. You will be visiting the home of your hostess who would teach you recipes of the various dishes typically served as lunch in a south Indian household. The meal characteristically begins with a starter and coffee followed by an extensive meal of parota (bread), korma (a curry dish, chicken or vegetarian depending on your preference), a rice dish and accompaniments, and a dessert.

At the beginning you would be introduced to the ingredients which will be used in the cooking and be familiarised with the processes involved in the recipes. You could choose to participate in the cooking by assisting the hostess in preparation or also opt to observe and photograph as she goes about making the food.The cooking lesson would end with you getting to eat the meal just prepared in front of you and getting a copy of the recipes to replicate the menu at your own home.

Duration – 4 hours

Take a fascinating trip to two famed sites in Chennai. Visit Fort St. George, the first fortress built by the English in 1644. This structure is also the starting point of the Marina Beach which runs a distance of 13 kms along the city’s coast.

This tour takes around 3 hours. You can choose betweentime slots of 10 am -1 pm and 3-6 pm. Be picked from a location of your choice and undertake the journey in a car accompanied by an informed guide.

The first stop will be at San Thome. Containing the remains of the Apostle St Thomas, it is an ancient basilica built by the Portuguese and rebuilt in a Gothic style by the British. A drive on the road along the beach gives you a glimpse of the fishermen’s settlements that are built here. There is also an ancient light house on the southern end of the beach, which is a famous landmark in the city and offers splendid views of the ocean.

Visit the Fort St. George thathas a museum with many exhibits dating back to the British era. The St. Mary's Church, which is the oldest Anglican church in India and famed as the 'Westminster Abbey of the East', is also situated within its premises. The trip concludes after a tour of the various structures within the fort.Witness public buildings and sculptures along the Marina Promenade, unwind on the beach to delight in the local life and colourful stalls

Duration – 3 hours

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If you like the thrill of riding in high speed on dirt ridden tracks, then you need to head for an exciting ATV ride in Chennai with all your close friends and family! Revel in adventure with an adrenaline inducing 7km ATV ride between the casuarinas trees, which gives you a forest atmosphere and on the beach, where you can experience riding along with the waves!Feel the real horse power and the crunch of the tough tires on the Mahabalipuram beach sand. This exciting experience is for someone who wants to get away from the irritating city traffic and ride on a rough and exciting terrain without someone honking behind!  With ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicle) you can have a fun-filled and thrilling ride in the woods for the first time in India. You can select from a range of 100cc to 500cc vehicles and there are also 100cc ones available for kids.

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The wonders of the ocean are in plenty and it is time for you to explore all that lies beyond the shores and ahead of the wild and paradise blue waves! Head for an exciting catamaran ride in Chennai with your friends and family and let the waters of the great South sweep you off your feet, literally! Experience a thrilling catamaran ride inside the sea for 60minutes with safety lifejackets. You will be provided life jackets and your safety will be taken care of! If you are interested you can also swim/float (life jacket compulsory) in the waters of the deep, blue, beautiful sea. Book now and head to the amazing waters of Chennai’s beaches and let the wonders of the sea bowl you over on an exciting catamaran ride!

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Feel like a child again with an exciting and riveting paintball session in Chennai with your friends and chase around the arena in excitement as you dodge obstacles and shoot colourful pellets with unlimited joy! Select your opponents and fire at them using special paint-ball guns called Markers containing food colouring. This is the best de-stressing game for software professionals who are looking out for some physical activity as well. You will get the perfect chance to shoot 40 balls which will be given to you before the start of the game! Ready, aim and fire at your friends and enjoy every second that you spend in this exciting and riveting arena on your next holiday away from the hustle and bustle of city life!

NOTE: Buffet lunch or dinner on the beach are available at an extra cost.

About the Activity:

Yercaud, a pleasing hill station lies hidden in the Shevaroy Ranges of the state of Tamil Nadu and is a perfect option to get away and relax for a while in the arms of nature. Experience the charming beauty of this destination with a stay at Greenberry Resorts, Yercaud. The stunningly decorated resort has been modelled on the lines of a colonial bungalow. The amenities of the resort reflect its modern outlook.

Savour your stay at this resort in Yercaud where you can make your time count. You can ease out in the private gardens and relax while you let your kids frolic about in the play area. Sit by the cheerful campfire by the night and during the day, take in the beauties of your surroundings. You can also indulge your time with indoor games such as Carrom, chess, Table tennis and many more.

Package Includes: One day and one night that will include accommodation on a triple sharing basis including lunch, dinner, breakfast, morning and evening tea/coffee and usage of private garden, kids play area, and other games as mentioned in the details.

Meal Types: Vegetrian and Non Vegetrian Menus

Accommodation Types: Rooms on triple sharing basis

Activities: Private garden, Children's Play Area , Bonfire,Indoor Games like Carom, Chess, Table Tennis, and many more

Enthrall in a delightful stay at The Anora Beach Resorts, ECR, Chennai for a completely blissful experience. The winding pathways, swelling lawns with colorful flowers are just to name a few – relax yourself in this amazing resort which strives as a perfect escapade from your routine life.

Rivet in the sprawling lawns and play area that provides you with ample space and a perfect environment to indulge into various outdoor sports. Build your team and get ready for an interesting game of cricket and volleyball. For those who wish to de-stress themselves can relax while completing a few lapses of swim in the pool.

The Anora Beach Resorts, ECR, Chennai is a perfect place to carry out your social gatherings – enjoy the serene environs and a peaceful air that envelopes this entire property. Delight in this idyllic weekend getaway destination along with friends and family!

Package 1: Stay at the Deck on a double occupancy basis with complimentary buffet breakfast, private deck, other amenities and access to swimming pool and other activities as mentioned above

Package 2: Stay at the Sky on a double occupancy basis with complimentary buffet breakfast, private balcony overlooking the water body, other amenities and access to swimming pool and other activities as mentioned above

Package 3: Stay at the Dew on a double occupancy basis with complimentary buffet breakfast, private deck and private open air shower area, other amenities and access to swimming pool and other activities as mentioned above

Package 4: Stay at the Splash on a double occupancy basis with complimentary buffet breakfast, private pool inside the room, other amenities and access to swimming pool and other activities as mentioned above

Meal Types: Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian - Mixed Menu

Accommodation Types: Double and triple

Activities:Swimming Pool, games and activities like cricket, volleyball, carom, chess, etc.

Difficulty Level: Easy

About the Activity:

The Anora Beach Resorts, ECR, Chennai awaits you to relax in its expanses for a completely blissful experience. Enjoy a fun day outing at the Anora beach resorts with your loved ones or your corporate team and revel in luxury! The winding pathways, spacious lawns are just to name a few, relax yourself in this amazing resort which strives as a perfect escapade from the dreary city life!

The play area provides you with ample space and a perfect environment to indulge into various outdoor sports. Build your team and get ready for an interesting game of cricket and volleyball. You can frolic around in the clear blue pool with your friends or your corporate team!

The Anora Beach Resorts, ECR, Chennai is a perfect place to carry out your social gatherings, so enjoy the serene environs and a peaceful air that envelopes this entire property. The package you can avail is: One day outing from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM which will include a two course non veg lunch, evening tea/coffee with snacks and usage of swimming pool and games as mentioned above.

One day trip to Mahabalipuram. The package includes travel in A/c vehicle. Places covered will be Arjuna’s Penance, Tiger’s Caves, Crocodile Bank, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Kovalam. Parking, fuel and toll charges is covered in the package.

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Located along the picturesque location of Chennai’s East Coast Road, a day out at Meenakshi Holiday Resorts will delight the most avid travellers with its spread of activities, landscaping and health and recreation options. Meenakshi Holiday Resorts, is the most perfect getaway for those seeking  fun, adventure, relaxation and calmness.

Take a calming dip in the beautifully landscaped swimming pool, well-manicured gardens and the spacious dining hall where you can enjoy a delicious meal with all your loved ones. Find time to do what you always wanted to do; have fun, recline and refresh amidst natural beauty and manmade luxuries around you. You can also indulge in various games such as Snooker, Table Tennis, Badminton (Indoor), Carom and Basket ball court. You can also embark on a day out at the Bay and warm your hands by a merry bonfire at a designated area which is spread over one acre. Let your kids also have fun at the play park which is replete with all fun toys that kids would love to play with!

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A good beach getaway this weekend awaits you in Chennai and its long, lush grounds! Experience tranquility and peace with your loved ones at a stay in the beautiful grounds of the OVM Resorts in Chennai! A luxury resort located on the Asoor By-Pass road Kumbakonam, this resort is surrounded by coconut trees and lush greenery with landscaped gardens. The resort has one of the largest swimming pool in TempleTown and it has fulfilled a long felt need of elite tourists and pilgrims who pay a visit to the major temples and heritage centers in and around Kumbakonam.

OVM Resorts is a pure symbol of harmony and peace. This is a place where people join hands and come together to create long-lasting relationships. The resort has a strong team dedicated to catering to the needs of each valued guest in the resort! The courteous and professional staff, concierges, housekeeping, room service, waiters are entirely devoted to meet your every desire, and no effort is spared to make your stay at the OVM resorts unforgettable. Lounge in the pool and revel in the expanse of the amazing ambience of the place! 

The packages you can avail are: 

Package 1:  with breakfast for double sharing

Package 2: without breakfast for double sharing

Package 3: with breakfast for quadruple sharing in villas

Package 4: without breakfast for quadruple sharing in villas Two extra beds can be arranged in Villas as per request and charges extra 

Meal Types: Mixed Menu (Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian)

Activities: Children’s park, play area, volleyball and badminton courts, swimming pool

About the Activity:

You need to pamper yourself and indulge in luxury that lets you relax completely! Head for a luxurious and serene one day outing to Ayur resorts in Chennai with your loved ones and all your friends and engage in the activities that are kept in store for you there! Ayur Resorts is nestled majestically among 2 acres of exotic landscaping, whispering fountains and shimmering water bodies. The Ayur Resorts is a serene and luxuriant oasis of pure relaxation, comfort and pampering. This lush and well-maintained resorts is spread over 2 acres of lush, green, calm, exotic colourful yielding trees and well-maintained herbal gardens at Mudaliarkuppam village and makes for a 30 minutes pleasant drive from Mamallapuram to Pondichery, the most famous scenic beach highway East Coast Road (ECR). The TTDC boat house (Mudhaliyarkuppam) and Alamarakottai serve as a tourist destination just 3kms from the resort. Grab your friends and head to this place for a memorable day out and enjoy your day away from the office! 

The package you can avail is: One day outing from 10:00AM to 06:00PM which will include welcome drink,  a two course non veg lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies and usage of swimming pool and games as mentioned above. Events and adventure activities can be carried out by the resort on special request

 Meal Types: Vegetarian and Non vegetarian

Accommodation Types: Double sharing

Activities: Children’s park, play area, volleyball and badminton courts, swimming pool, Half-day sightseeing followed by Boat cruise on river Chunnambar boat House, Happy hour at the Restaurant and Roof Garden

Meal Types: Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian 

Accommodation Types: Double sharing

Activities: Usage of swimming pool, and other indoor and outdoor games like carom, chess, cricket, and volley ball

Accommodation Types: Double and triple

Activities: Usage of swimming pool, and other indoor and outdoor games like carom, chess, cricket, and volley ball

• Have you experienced the sheer thrill of shooting coloured bullets while dressed like a gamer from Counter Strike? This weekend, gear up for a fun and exciting one day paintball adventure in Chennai with your loved ones, corporate team or friends.
• This adventure games provider has created the ultimate experience in Paintball excitement, semi automatic mayhem from the games you play, to the fields you play on.
• Paintball is a sport in which players eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with dye filled, breakable oil and gelatine paintballs usually shot from a carbon dioxide or compressed air powered paintball maker.
• The game has driven people into a frenzy, running and screaming like a maniac behind their terrified friends. So, again, what are you waiting for? The packages you can avail are: 
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• Package 1: Weekend package, reload of 50 paint balls (Minimum requirement of 5 people)
• Package 2: Weekday package, reload of 50 paint balls (Minimum requirement of 5 people)

Package 1: One day and one night stay on triple sharing basis which will include Non veg lunch, non veg dinner and breakfastand all activities such as outdoor games like volleyball and football and access to swimming pool and childrens’ play area, etc

Package 2: One day and one night stay on triple sharing basis which will include veg lunch,  veg dinner and breakfast and all activities such as outdoor games like volleyball and football and access to swimming pool and childrens’ play area, etc

Package 3: One day and one night stay on double sharing basis which will include non veg lunch, non veg dinner and breakfast and all activities such as outdoor games like volleyball and football and access to swimming pool and childrens’ play area, etc

Package 4: One day and one night stay on double sharing basis which will include veg lunch,  veg dinner and breakfast and all activities such as outdoor games like volleyball and football and access to swimming pool and childrens’ play area, etc

Meal Types: Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian 

Accommodation Types: Double sharing

Meal Types: Mixed Menu (Veg and Non veg) 

Accommodation Types: Couple stay in AC Deluxe Double room

Activities: Usage of swimming pool (Chargeable), cycling, table tennis and other indoor games, walk along the beach

Meal Types: Vegetarian and Non vegetarian 

Accommodation Types: Single, Double and triple sharing

Activities: Usage of swimming pool, and other indoor and outdoor games like carom, chess, cricket, Frisbee, shuttle and volley ball, paint ball, beach access, free wi fi.

About the Activities:

Holidayers! A good beach getaway this weekend awaits you in Chennai and its long, lush grounds! Experience tranquility and peace with your loved ones with a one day out in the beautiful grounds of the OVM Resorts in Chennai! A luxury resort located on the Asoor By-Pass road Kumbakonam, this resort is surrounded by coconut trees and lush greenery with landscaped gardens. The resort has one of the largest swimming pool in TempleTown and it has fulfilled a long felt need of elite tourists and pilgrims who pay a visit to the major temples and heritage centers in and around Kumbakonam.

OVM Resorts is a pure symbol of harmony and peace. This is a place where people join hands and come together to create long-lasting relationships. The resort has a strong team dedicated to catering to the needs of each valued guest in the resort! The courteous and professional staff, concierges, housekeeping, room service, waiters are entirely devoted to meet your every desire, and no effort is spared to make your stay at the OVM resorts unforgettable. Lounge in the pool and revel in the expanse of the amazing ambience of the place! 

Package 1:  Single occupancy for stay and breakfast or Rs.2700 per person plus 20.9% tax for stay, breakfast and one meal(either lunch or dinner)

Package 2: Double occupancy for stay and breakfast or Rs.4000 per person plus 20.9% tax for stay, breakfast and one meal(either lunch or dinner)

Activities: Usage of swimming pool, and other indoor and outdoor games like carom, chess, cricket, and volley ball

Explore 2,000 years of Chennai’s history and culture. Visit an ancient healing temple for an early-morning ceremony and devour a classic south Indian breakfast in a local restaurant. Visit Chennai’s holiest dance academy and learn about the ancient forms that are still taught today ! Chennai never fails to dazzle you, and it is time for you to explore the depths of the city to the maximum! Get to the heart of Chennai’s local culture with a jam-packed morning of art, spirituality, and food! Visit an ancient temple, join in an early-morning Hindu ceremony, learn the mudras at a prestigious dance academy, and dig into a traditional south Indian breakfast — talk about the ultimate way to start your day!

Meal Types: Breakfast

Transportation Types: Local tuk tuk

Activities: early-morning visit to Marundeeswarar Temple proper south Indian breakfast at a local restaurant, ride in a local tuk tuk

About the Activity:

The sound of a bikes engine gets you happy for sure, but what about the thundering roar of a spanking new Harley Davidson bike? Join riders for a fun and exciting Harley Davidson Ride in Chennai on your next day off! You can choose your duration of bike ride ranging from 5 hours, 10 hours to an entire day! While the whole world hurries by,  to take your time off to ride your dreams. Take a ride on some of the world’s most premium bikes, each one crafted with great passion by their makers. Such sheer pleasure will encompass you that you will leave happily for having lived for yourself. What you can also avail are unique motorcycle tours of the Indian sub-continent to experience the beauty, culture and camaraderie of the open road. Ride across majestic mountains, into deep valleys on to beautiful waterfalls and towards the seemingly endless horizon alongside roaring seas of this sub-continent’s coastlines. Your experience will wholly be of riding alongside some very awe-inspiring landscapes, making new friends, and of taking in the amazing variety within the Indian culture, and reconnecting with the camaraderie of some of the most disciplined bikers. You will have a full tank before taking your bike and you will need to refill the tank at the end of the journey. 

A Royal Enfield bike is every Indian bikers favourite road trip friend! This weekend, take a long and thrilling tour of Chennai with your gang of bikers and enjoy every second spent with your bike! You can choose your duration of bike ride ranging from 5 hours, 10 hours to an entire day! Take a loud and thundering ride on some of the world’s most premium bikes, each one crafted with great passion by their makers. Such sheer pleasure will encompass you with every mile that you take on your Royal Enfield that you will surely never want the ride to end. You can also avail unique motorcycle tours of the Indian sub-continent to experience the beauty, culture and camaraderie of the open road. Ride across majestic hilly scenery into deep valleys on to beautiful waterfalls and towards the seemingly endless horizon alongside roaring seas of this sub-continent’s coastlines. Your experience will wholly be of riding alongside some very awe-inspiring landscapes, making new friends, and of taking in the amazing variety within the Indian culture, and reconnecting with the camaraderie of some of the most disciplined bikers. You will have a full tank before taking your bike and you will need to refill the tank at the end of the journey. 

Transportation Types: Royal Enfield

Activities:  ride across majestic mountains, into deep valleys on to beautiful waterfalls and towards the seemingly endless horizon alongside roaring seas of this sub-continent’s coastlines.

Difficulty Level: Easy

The city of Chennai has several splendors that you can enjoy from an aerial view! This weekend, head out for a beautiful and scenic aerial joyride around Chennai in a helicopter or fixed aircraft and get your adventurous photographic friends too! A joy ride above the city or the coast is an unforgettable way to experience the breathtaking beauty of Chennai and its surrounding areas. Enjoy the panoramic views of Chennai and it's coastline from your comfortable armchair in the sky. Enjoy an eagle eye view of Chennai city and its spectacular beaches with your friends in tow and feel like you are in the heavens, literally! 

The 2 packages you can avail are: 

1. 30 minutes aerial ride for 2 pax 

2. 30 minutes aerial ride for 3 pax 

Activities: Aircraft joy ride over Chennai

Difficulty Level: Easy

About the Activity:

Jewelry trail in Chennai is a showcase of beautiful ornaments and jewelry handcrafted by nameless artisans. Admire these brilliant pieces of jewelry that showcase the art of different cultures and regions adorned in it.

Enjoy the dazzling beauty of these sparkling gems being set in exotic designs. The techniques used behind the making and polishing of these gems have come unchanged for centuries, thus, showcasing a talent that has been passed till generations. Admire the beautiful imagination of a designer and take some time to applaud his hard work – how beautifully he has given his imagination a real form.

Jewelry trail in Chennai also informs you about the royal tales of the fabled jewels of the Maharajas and of their plunders of gems and their mysticism. Embark on this unique leisure activity that will keep you longing for some of these sparkling treasures.

Activities: Jewelry Trail

Difficulty Level: Easy

About the Activity:

Dancers’ Trail in Chennai is an elaborate journey through various dance performances. From the sculptures embedded in the myriad temples to numerous dance schools scattered all over the city – this trail takes you through all of them.

Delight in this story telling through the medium of dance – get ready to get a quick glimpse inside hallowed institutions where you will be introduced and briefed about this beautiful dance form of Bharatanatyam. Admire the beautiful ‘mudras’ used by the dancer to interpret their stories. Also, Dancers’ Trail in Chennai provides you with an opportunity of interacting with a choreographer who will take you through dance routines standard to the South Indian Cinema.

There are a variety of stories waiting to unfold in this beautiful city of Chennai. Take a walk through the history that enlightens you with the past of famous dancers, their controversies and celestial nymphs and other spicy details. Enjoy this fun filled outing with friends and family in Chennai.

Activities: Dancers’ Trail

Experience the true essence of colourful streets and bazaars with a fun and engaging bazaar tour of Chennai! Crowded markets, narrow lanes, chaotic traffic, noisy hawkers, majestic buildings, fascinating history, vivid colours, and mesmerizing images, all to fill your head and camera lens. A pulse of any city is in its markets. Join an enthusiastic team of market lovers as they take you through one such market place in Chennai; to streets teeming with life and spilling over with colour, noise, and exuberance. A visit to the heart of George Town is an experience you won’t forget. From being called Black Town to becoming a bustling wholesale market, this place has seen it all. Join in an exciting tour and spend a fun day out with your friends or family.

The packages you can avail are: 

Package 1: This tour will be confirmed only if a minimum group size is reached by the tour date. Bottled water is included. 

Package 2: Private tour for a group of 6 people. This will be an exclusive tour for your group. Bottled water is  included.

Transportation Types: By foot and auto rickshaws. 

Activities: Visit to Black town and George Town and a chance to buy products such as assorted nuts, peacock feathers, and aromatic spices. 

How well do you know Chennai’s rich history? This weekend, grab your chance to go on a British Blueprints Trail with a group of history enthusiasts and capture some amazing sights of this bustling city. The British left behind a rich legacy, from their language, their bureaucracy, their education system, and their buildings. Take a peek into colonial Madras, where Hindu Gods sit under Muslim domes, where stained glass reflects Kerala-style roofs, and majestic Greek columns stand next to sleek Art Deco edifices.Each building is a time capsule which reveals the hopes, fears, and ideas of its creators, as well as the history of this ever-vibrant city. 

The experience you can avail is: Exclusive private tour for a group of 6 people. Bottled water is included. Tempo Traveller (suitable for groups of 4-10 people).

Transportation Types: Air conditioned coach.

Activities: Visit a potter’s village. See how a whole village has hit pay dirt and listen to stories of creators, both mortal and immortal.

The spice trail is an exploratory journey through Indian cuisine. Pay a visit to a local Indian market and buy some of the produce there – fresh and bursting with colour. Walk into an everyday Indian kitchen, and watch the magic play out. Savour the fragrance of a myriad spices, working in harmony to make the meal memorable. Listen to stories of seasonal produce, of handpicking local vegetables and of the people who grow them. Create a drool worthy meal, sit back and relish every mouthful.This is one trail where you would love getting your hands dirty. 

Package 1: This tour will be confirmed only if a minimum group size is reached by the tour date. Bottled water, lunch and refreshments and activities are included

Package 2: Private tour for a group of 6 people. Bottled water, lunch, refreshments, and activities are included.

Meal Types: lunch and refreshments

Activities: Visit to Indian local market, Indian kitchen, handpicking of local vegetables, cook your own meal

Join a group of enthusiasts on a church tour in Chennai and let the story of Christianity unfurl before you. Walk through Chennai’s Christian history and stories, from the humble arrival of St. Thomas, to the British who left behind a cathedral of neo-gothic splendour. There are stories behind everything you see; struggles for power and dominance, profound debates over philosophy, and varying explanations of what it means to be human or to be divine. Come and discover the rich traditions of Christianity in India. Understand the forces that shaped it, and experience a part of Chennai you may never have expected. The package is an exclusive tour for 6 people. 

Transportation Types: Air conditioned coach for INR 3278 extra.

Activities: Church Tour 

Timings: 3 hours 

• 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM or
• 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM

About the Activity:

• This beachside resort located amongst stunning Casurina trees provides you with a pleasing stay experience. Delight in the clear views of the Bay of Bengal.
• Satiate your adventure thirst by indulging in an array of available adventure activities.
• Brace yourself for a thrilling rock climbing and rappelling adventure along with your entire gang.
• You can also have some beach side fun while indulging in activities like beach volleyball, beach cricket, throw ball, darts, football and snooker.
• Take a break from the cobwebs of routine life and have a refreshing stay experience while indulging in scores of obstacle course and other in-house activities.

Meal Types: Welcome drink, vegetarian lunch and evening tea/coffee and snacks

Accommodation Types:  Standard rooms on double occupancy

Activities: Rock climbing, rappelling, obstacle course, beach volleyball, beach cricket, throwball, darts, football and snooker