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Traditional Tamil Brahmin Vegetarian Cooking Lesson with a Local in Her Home
Immerse yourself in Indian life and culture on this culinary tour in a local home in Chennai. Learn to prepare several South Indian vegetarian dishes, then sit down with your group and enjoy in the traditional way: on banana leaves. Dishes may include vegetable curry, sambar, rasam, or dosas. You'll learn much more about Indian cooking and culinary culture during this experience than you would by eating in local restaurants.
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$54.00
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$54.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

180° Art and Architectural Tour of Chennai
Visit the beaches and gardens of Chennai, and discover the natural side of this bustling Indian city on this sightseeing tour. Following a pickup at your Chennai hotel, spin to pretty Besant Nagar Beach and admire sweeping views over the coastal scenery. With a guidebook to lead the way, enjoy the peace and tranquillity of exploring the Huddleston Gardens and the local music scene at the Kalakshetra Dance School independently.
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$51.98
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Trip to Visit Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary from Chennai
Escape the urban bustle of Chennai and head out to Vedanthangal, a serene bird sanctuary that attracts migratory birds ranging from blue-winged teal to common sandpiper. With this day trip, you'll get round-trip transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and the flexibility to leave early or stay a few hours.
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$77.97
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$77.97
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Authentic South Indian Cooking Class and Vegetarian Meal with a Local in Chennai
Plenty of visitors get to enjoy South Indian cooking, but few travelers learn how to master local delicacies. Get insider access to South India’s celebrated culinary culture, with recipes passed down over generations. Learn to cook traditional Tamil dishes with a local host, from paper-thin dosas to homemade mango pickles. You’ll also get to munch on the savory meal that you helped prepare, served on a banana leaf.
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$50.00
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$50.00
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Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Commercial Return Flights
Visit India’s most iconic structure, the Taj Mahal, on this 2-day private tour from Pune to Agra. Enjoy comfort and convenience with all flights, transfers, and transportation arranged and included in the price of the tour. Visit the highlights of Agra such as the Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, local markets and more while learning about the history and culture of the city from your guide.
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$552.00
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$552.00
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Village Biking Day Tour in Mahabalipuram
Escape the tourist track—and wake up those calf muscles—on this relaxing bicycle tour through rural Tamil villages. Learn about centuries-old traditions and lifestyles, from pottery-making to agricultural cultivation. Visit schools, temples, and farms, covering more sights in less time on two wheels. Tours include a tender coconut as a refreshing local snack.
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$35.00
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Trip to Visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai
Visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Parkon a private full-day tour from Chennai. The zoo is home to about 170 species of mammals, reptiles and birds, along with a variety of plant life, including rare species including the Bengal tiger, white tiger, European brown bear, and Muscovy duck. This private tour makes it easy to take in one of the largest zoos in South Asia, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Chennai.
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$51.98
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$51.98
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Surfing and Paddle Boarding in Chennai
Spend the day on the open water with this surfing and paddle boarding excursion at India's first accredited surf school. Enjoy a safe and fun day riding the ways after some expert instruction from professional teachers. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you take to the waters of Tamil Nadu with this fun-filled day of water sports.
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$25.65
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2-Night Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Cruise Port
Experience this 2-night and 3-days 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 Port you’ll fly to Delhi and 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), domestic flights, private car and driver, private local tour guides, breakfast, all entrance fees and bottled water.
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$852.00
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$852.00
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Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram in a day from Chennai with Guide & pick up drop
Get a primer on Pallava-style architecture on this full-day private tour to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Benefit from personal attention and the ability to travel at your own pace while visiting the Ekambareswar and Kailasanathar temples, then a local saree weaver. Moving on to the port of Mahabalipuram, see the Five Rathas, the shore temple, and Arjuna's Penance, learning about them through guided commentary.
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$135.00
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$135.00
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Learn to Cook Traditional South Indian cuisine at the Chennai seashore
This is a special opportunity to visit a traditional South Indian Chettiar home near the Chennai seashore. Get picked up from your Chennai hotel and drive out of Chennai to reach Kamala's home located 5 minutes from the sea. Relax in her charming home and learn to cook South Indian dishes with an expert home cook. Kamala will teach you to make 2-3 dishes (including how to pour dosas) before you sit down together to enjoy a typical South Indian meal. You might try dishes such as Chettinad chicken, minced mutton nuggets, egg dosa, fish curry, jackfruit masala, and one of our favorites, piping hot dosas (roasted, rice pancakes) fresh off the griddle, all served on a fresh banana leaf.
Please note that this home is a 45 minute drive from the heart of Chennai, located midway between Chennai and Mahabalipuram, a popular tourist destination. Her home is also 20 minutes away from Dakshinachitra, a beautiful open-air museum of South Indian heritage and culture.
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$51.29
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$51.29
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Chennai City Sightseeing Tour
Chennai is full of old heritage buildings, from ancient Pallava-era temples to colonial-era churches and public buildings constructed under British rule. This tour takes you to some of the most interesting structures, from the 7th-century Kapaleeswarar Temple to the 20th-century Ripon Building, all in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.
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$36.00
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$36.00
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Private Tour to Mahabalipuram from Chennai
Mahabalipuram is an ancient port town known for its 6th-century rock-cut temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore exquisite stone statues on this exclusive city tour, which gives an in-depth overview of sites like the famous Five Rathas, a set of Dravidian rock temples, and the Sea Shore Temple, an 8th-century granite shrine facing the Bay of Bengal. Round out the day with visits to DakshinaChitra, a “living museum” dedicated to showcasing South Indian culture, and the Madras Crocodile Bank.
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$45.00
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Top guide in mamallapuram
Dear Travellers and backpackers this is Sankaran Kumar I am from India I live in Mamallapuram I work tourist guide 30 years my grandfather is tourist guide my father is tourist guide my family live in Mamallapuram more than 100 days my mother is to give rooms for all the traveller Sun backpackers and I learn different language prove that happiness and learn many different culture around the world people I love my work very much I love you help all the traveller you need my help I work as a tourist guide in Mamallapuram Pondicherry Tiruvannamalai Kodaikanal Munnar Kollimalai if you want visit very important culturally temple site seen for village culture meet local people site seen or you want to see only the matches very peaceful place you want to visit mountain or forest or Jungle I can help you out it's my pleasure to help you out find the best way to make your travel easy thank you very much sincere tour guide Sankaran Kumar learn lot of things in South India and Burn with guide
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$221.58
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Private 2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal Agra from Chennai with Commercial Return Flights
Experience the splendor of the Taj Mahal and its surrounding historic monuments with this private two-day tour from Chennai, complete with airfare and hotel lodging. During the course of your trip, you'll not only get to see the Taj Mahal, the nearby Agra Fort, and the Taj-view gardens of Mehtab Bagh, but you'll also have plenty of time for shopping for local handicrafts.
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$572.00
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$572.00
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Peacock Trail Walking Tour in Mylapore
Explore Chennai's Mylapore neighborhood with a local guide and learn about the rituals of daily life, hear stories of gods and demons, and gain a deeper understanding of local customs and traditions. This popular walking tour showcases the highlights and the history of this incredible city and is not to be missed.
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$25.13
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$25.13

Private 3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur with one-way Commercial Flight
Cap your time in Bangalore with a 3-day private Golden Triangle tour to Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur that frees you from organizing your own transport, hotels, or guides. After flying to Delhi, enjoy a city tour before heading to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, and on to Jaipur. The tour includes your flight and two nights’ accommodation, and ends back in Delhi, from where you continue your travels independently.
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$604.00
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$604.00
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Wildlife trail in Chennai
Many of Chennai’s most popular zoos and nature parks lie on the city’s nature trail, but organizing entrance fees and transportation to visit solo takes time. On this tour, visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Gardens, Guindy National Park, the Chennai Crocodile Bank, and Snake Park—with round-trip transport from your Chennai hotel and admission fees included. Along the way, your guide shares insight into India’s animal life, flora, and fauna.
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$188.00
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$188.00
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Day trip to Pondicherry from Chennai
Gallic culture and history is alive and well in the old French colony of Pondicherry, a short day trip from Chennai. With this day tour, you'll not only get to walk through the historic old city, but you'll also get to visit Auroville, a gargantuan international community that has been bringing generations of people from around the world to live together in harmony since it was founded in the 1960s.
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$173.89
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$173.89
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Birding Expert Guided Birdwatching Trip
- Curator is an experienced Birding Specialist
- Advanced Telescope is used to spot birds at distance
- Explanation of various Bird species and their behaviours
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$37.80
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$37.80
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Trip to Visit Sripuram Golden Temple from Chennai
Visit one of India’s most impressive, contemporary-built temples on this full-day tour of Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, with round-trip transportation from Chennai. Explore a unique architectural wonder, landscaped in the shape of a five-pointed star and covered in real gold foil. Tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, plus stops at Jalakandeswarar Temple and Vellore Fort.
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$83.16
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$83.16
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4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur
No trip to India is complete within exploring the famous Golden Triangle. Leave from one of 10 departure points to the capital of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for a private 4-day excursion. Over the course of the tour, visit iconic monuments such as the Lotus Temple, India Gate, the impressive Taj Mahal, the Palace of the Winds, the Amber Fort, and many more while learning about the history of India from your dedicated tour guide. Transport between sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle is included.
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$388.00
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$388.00
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2 Days - Private Tour to Mamallapuram and Pondicherry from Chennai
Have time to take in the top attractions of Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram on a 2-day tour from Chennai. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monuments of Mahabalipuram to see ancient rock-cut temples and carvings, then continue for an overnight in Pondicherry. On day two, your guide takes you to Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum, and other landmarks, before your evening return to Chennai. Includes 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast, and round-trip transportation.
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$155.93
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$155.93
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Full Day Tour of Chennai with Guide and Lunch
Spend your day exploring Chennai's cultural hub of Mylapore, with this day tour. Your morning will be spent visiting the iconic 7th-century Kapaleeshwar Temple and the San Thome Basilica, followed by a traditional South Indian lunch in a local restaurant and visit the shrine at Ramakrishna Math, followed by a visit to the 17th-century Fort Saint George before returning to your hotel.
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$95.00
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$95.00
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- Madras High Court
- Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar Beach)
- MGM Dizzee World
- Ripon Building
- VGP Snow Kingdom
- Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
- Little Mount & St Thomas Mount (Chinnamalai & Parangi Malai)
- St. Andrew’s Church (The Kirk)
- Kanchipuram
- Velankanni Church (Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health)
- Valluvar Kottam
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Kalakshetra Foundation
- Government Museum
- Marina Beach
- Ashtalakshmi Temple
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo)
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- National Art Gallery
- Luz Church (Shrine of Our Lady of Light)
- St. Mary’s Church
- DakshinaChitra Museum
- San Thome Cathedral
- Mylapore
- George Town
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Fort St. George
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