Unveil the mystery of ancient temple carvings and discover unexplored gems on a full day Chennai City Tour. Visit an ancient temple with intriguing carvings, the magnificent Kalikambal temple, the exquisite Madras High Court building, and the Chennai Rail Museum.
- Kalikambal Temple - We visit the magnificent Kalikambal temple which is a great specimen of Dravidian style of temple architecture. The temple is dedicated to Kalikambal as well as Lord Kamadeswarar. The highlight of this temple is its ornately sculptured tower. Rebuilt in the 16th century this temple had a special visitor in disguise on October 3rd, 1677. The visitor was none other than Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha empire!
- Madras High Court - The Madras High court building is one of the most prominent landmarks of the city. It is a fine specimen of Indo Saracenic style of architecture. It was designed by JW Brassington and completed by Henry Irwin in 1892. With minarets and domes embellished by reliefs and exquisite stained glass, the Madras High Court is a synthesis of Gothic, Mughal and Hindu architectural styles. We will see it from outside.
- Sri Ariyathurai Varamoortheeswarar Temple - his Shiva temple is one among the 5 Pancha Brahma Sthalams, representing the five faces of Lord Shiva along the banks of the Aranya river. This temple is full of mysteries. There is a carving on the walls of the temple which depicts the process of fertilization of human egg. It was made centuries before the invention of the microscope! Another carving depicts the lunar eclipse phenomenon through Rahu and Kethu the north and south lunar nodes which are the points of intersection of the paths of the Sun and the Moon as they move on the celestial sphere.
- Chennai Rail Museum - Chennai Rail Museum has a great collection of vintage Railway engines and carriages. It is located in the furnishing Division of Integral Coach Factory of Indian Railways. The stand out exhibits are the Steam Engines used during the British era. Some of the exhibits are working scale models which bring alive the entire heritage of Indian Railways. A ride in one of the vintage trains is a great way to get a glimpse of the entire collection.
- Lunch included
- Entrance fees covered
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off service
Embark on a comprehensive day tour to uncover hidden gems in Chennai. This tour takes you to an intriguing historical temple in North Chennai with fascinating carvings depicting human fertilization and a lunar eclipse. Experience the grandeur of the Kalikambal temple, paid a secret visit by Maratha King Shivaji Maharaj. Witness the splendor of the Madras High Court, a stellar example of Indo Saracenic architectural style. Lastly, conclude your tour at the Chennai Rail Museum, home to a remarkable collection of antique train engines and carriages.
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