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Travels(Regd)
Lakshmi Travels(Regd) Address: S.P.Complex, 12-A, By-Pass Road, Ram Nagar, Madurai-625010. Phone: 605484 "Tourist Vehicle Operator, 24 hrs Service, A/c & Non A/c. Car & Van Available ? Contact us for your need". Contact Person: R.Perumal
The
Thirumalai Mayak Mahal
The Thirumalai Mayak Mahal : This is the palace of Thirumalai Nayak , just a km away from the temple. This Indo-Saracnic marvel was constructed in 1523 A.D. It has pillars of granite cased with mortar and supporting arches which presents a majestic view. It is said that originally it was four times than what it looks now.The corner of the east face has towers. On three sides of a quadrangle 250 ft by 180ft . are corridors with arches supporting roof. The most remarkable part of the structure is the swarga vilasam or the audience hall . Its dome is 60ft in diameter and 70ft high. Such a lofty dome stands firm without any support revealing the engineering skill of its builders. Circling this was the Zenana from where the royal ladies witnessed the durbar. It is fine example of the architechtural style of the Nayaks.
The
Tamakam
The Tamakam : It is a beautiful relic of Thirumalai Nayak resembling his palace the Mahal. The Lotus Hall here has a dome with ceiling , shaped like an inverted lotus. It was the Nayak's summer palace.
The
Gandhi Museum
The Gandhi Museum : It contains a picture gallery , a gallery of relics , a kadhi and village industries section and a south Indian handicrafts section . It is located in an old palace.
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ValluvarKottam
ValluvarKottam Valluvar Kottam, yet another architectural marvel was built recently in memory of poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, who is believed to have lived 2000 years ago. The saint authored a didactic book of epic proportions called Thirukkural consisting of 1330 couplets under 133 headings. The memorial is shaped like a temple car with an auditorium to accommodate upto 4000 spectators. The temple car structure is carved in granite with intricate details using the Dravidian Architectural style. Each chapter of Thirukkural is chiselled in a bas-relief. The auditorium is said to be the largest of its kind in Asia. Entrance Fee : Adult Rs. 2/-, Children Rs. 1/- Timings : 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. No Holidays. Location : Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 34.
Snake
Park
Snake Park It is at Sardar Vallabbai Patel Road. There are more than 40 species of common snakes of India here. The crocodiles, chameleons, monitor lizards and tortoises can also be seen in their natural setting. Visit : Wednesday to Monday from 0830 to 1730. Tuesday holiday.
Rippon
Building
Rippon Building Another pride of Chennai city, this building was named after Governor Lord Rippon, the father of Self-Government in India. The Chennai Corporation and its council are functioning in this building. Now the Mayor of Chennai Corporation is elected directly by the people. Opp. to Park Rly. station. Chennai - 600 003. Time : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Holiday : Sat., Sun.
Muttukadu
Boat House
Muttukadu Boat House Situated on the edge of backwaters, this place has facilities for boating and wind-surfing. A windsurfing regatta is organised in Muttukadu, in February every year. Competitions in windsurfing and other water sports are also held. Training and demonstration programmes are held for youth.
M
G M Dizzy world
M G M Dizzy world This amusement park is situated at Muttukkadu enroute to Mamallapuram. Timing: 10.30 am to 9 pm.
Marina
Beach
Marina Beach Lining the east of the city is the famous Marina beach, at Kamarajar Road, 3 Km away from Chennai. This is supposed to be the second longest beach in the World and runs to a length of 13 Km. On the beach there is the Anna Park, named after the founder of D.M.K (Dravida Munnetta Kazhakam) Anna durai and the tomb of M.G. Ramachandran who was a film star and the charismatic Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the Statue of Labour is a splendid sculpture depicting the efforts of a team of labourers who are at hard manual labour. The beach can be ideally visited in the early mornings or in the late evenings when the area becomes a virtual ground; with food stalls and other entertainments.
Kishkintha
Kishkintha The first theme amusement park is Kishkintha near Chennai. Situated 28 Km South of Chennai near Tambaram spread over 110 acres, Kishkintha park offers exciting rides and attractions. Timings: week days 11 am to 7 pm. Sunday and Holidays 11 am to 8 pm.
Horticultural
Gardens
Horticultural Gardens Sprawling over an area of 22 acres, with rare trees, shrubs, flower beds and bonsais, this garden is situated at the heart of the city, near St. George?s Cathedral on Cathedral Road. Seeds, seedlings and plants are on sale. The annual flower show enthuses hordes of visitors. Entry free. Timing : 8 a.m. to 12 noon & 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Thursday holiday. Located : Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086.
Guindy
National Park
Guindy National Park This is the countries only Wildlife Sanctuary within a city's limits. This park spread over an area of 27.6 sq. km. Raj Bhavan, the Governor's mansion, occupies one end of the park, and at the other is the beautiful forest - girt campus of Chennai's famous Indian Institute of Technology. The nearest rail head, airport and town is Chennai, at a distance of 5km. The park was set up in 1976.
Government
Museum Complex
Government Museum Complex It is situated in Pantheon road. This is not for its exquisite collection of more than 2000 Indian bronzes and Amaravathi marbles. Three great buildings of architectural value - the Museum Theatre, the extension hall and the Connemara Public Library are in this complex. The present Museum has several sections, four galleries- Hindu sculpture gallery, the Amaravathi gallery, the Bronze gallery and the National art gallery constitute the main attractions. Visit : Tuesday to Saturday from 09:30 to 17:00 |
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