Mylapore Walking tour with Breakfast by Wonder tours
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Mylapore Walking tour with Breakfast by Wonder tours

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Stop At: Mylapore, Chennai (Madras) India

This is a walk through the Mylapore neighbourhood in the heart of Chennai. It is a 2000 year old village that predates the city itself and is the nub of local culture.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Kapaleesvarar Sannadhi Street Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India

Mylapore is - and has in some sense always been - the religious and cultural epicenter of the Tamil people. The village of Mylapore pre-dates Chennai. A great shore temple dedicated to Shiva once stood at this ancient thriving seaport, until the Portuguese arrived in the mid-sixteenth century. They destroyed the temple, created a Portuguese colony on the shore, and pushed Mylapore inshore, where it still stands today. The Shiva temple was re-built 300 years ago, and is called the Kapaleeswara Temple. It is a fine example of the pure Dravidian style, with gopurams and mandapams, and is the epicentre around which the area of Mylapore is built.

During this walk, you will visit the temple in the company of our knowledgeable guide. We will also walk through the surrounding areas, where you can see Mylapore in all its crowded chaos. The jewellers, silk merchants, fruit and vegetable sellers and the flower vendors in the bazaars provide a colourful backdrop to the temple. The walk takes us through small lanes with old-style homes, through silk shops, stores selling music and religious memorablia, ‘kutcheri’ auditoriums, etc. At the end of the tour, we stop at the popular Saravana Bhavan for snacks and coffee.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: San Thome Church, 38 San Thome High Road, Chennai (Madras) 600004 India

Visit the Santhome Basilica and listen to stories of the arrival of St Thomas to India and the evolution of Christianity in these parts

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ratna Cafe, 37, S Mada St, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India

After completing the walking tour,we will provide you the breakfast here.

Duration: 30 minutes

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Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
  • Breakfast
  • Entry/Admission - Mylapore
  • Entry/Admission - Kapaleeshwarar Temple
  • Entry/Admission - San Thome Church
  • Entry/Admission - Ratna Cafe
Not included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Camera tickets at monuments (if applies)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
70%
Original
50%
Sport
30%
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