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Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is a vibrant and historic city known for its iconic landmarks like the Marina Beach and Kapaleeshwarar Temple. With a diverse population of over 7 million people, it is a major IT hub and a harmonious blend of ancient traditions and modern innovation.
Shopping in Chennai is a great way to imbibe the rich culture of this ancient city. On this Shopping in Chennai Tour you will get to visit a wholesale market for fruits, flowers and vegetables, a market dedicated to leather, antique and junk bazaar, Burma bazaar flea market, a fish market and an art and crafts shop.
Experience this 2-night and 3-day overland adventure that gives you the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, India's most famous architectural wonder. After pick-up from from any of the five cruise ports in India namely Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, Chennai and Mangaluru you’ll fly to Delhi and be driven to the bustling streets of Agra where you’ll see the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset. This guided tour gives you insight into Agra, a city famous for its Unesco World Heritage sites which include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh Garden. The private tour includes either 5 star and 4 star accommodation (depending on option selected when booking), commercial domestic flights, private car and driver, private local tour guides, breakfast, all entrance fees and bottled water.
Explore the streets of Sowcarpet, one of the oldest markets in Chennai Sample the best local street food from some of the oldest names in this business Listen to stories of local life and customs
Our Chennai Birding or Birding Photography or Birdwatching trips are popular. Why should you do Birdwatching Trip with KeyTerns? - You will be taken to the best locations to see maximum / rare species - You will get enhanced birdwatching with the experienced Birding Guide and Bird call expert using high end Spotting Scope / Binocular - You will experience the best Birdwatching, and learning several species of birds, their behaviors, sound and life. - You will do some stunning Birding photography - Much more Curator profile: Curator is Subbu. He is a passionate Birdwatcher, Bird call specialist, Bird sound recorder and a Researcher providing lectures at various places. He can identify a bird by listening to the sound. He has contributed a lot to the Bird counting and is part of various Birding organizations. He uses high quality Spotting Scope or Binoculars to spot the birds at distance and explains. Last Birding Trip details 2.96 km, 192 minutes, 298 Birds of 48 Species identified.
Discover the best of Tamil Nadu on this 6-day private tour. Explore Chennai’s temples, forts, and beaches, visit Kanchipuram’s ancient temples, and feel the spiritual vibes at Thiruvannamalai. Enjoy a boat ride in Chidambaram’s mangrove forest, cycle through the French streets of Pondicherry with cultural activities, and marvel at Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO rock temples. End your journey experiencing local village life and South Indian heritage for a complete cultural experience.
Gayathri was raised by her grandma, who was an expert cook - she hailed from Thanjavur, which boasts of a rich and unique food culture that Thanjavureans are very proud of! It is from her grandmother that Gayathri learned to cook. Gayathri and her family are travel enthusiasts and have enjoyed hosting friends from different parts of the world. And now she is excited to meet travelers and introduce them to South Indian cuisine and culture. Learn to cook one main dish and one side dish in your 1.5-hour, hands-on cooking class in Chennai. For a meal at Gayathri’s home, you can except to try a traditional, vegetarian meal while seated on the floor, eating with your hands from banana leaves. She hails from a Tamil brahmin family and they only cook vegetarian food at home. • Traditional South Indian vegetarian cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to South Indian cuisine and culture • Learn about medicinal herbs used in a traditional Tamil brahmin kitchen • 100% private activity
