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Private Day Tour To Sripuram Golden Temple From Chennai
1 day
Private
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About this activity
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Sripuram Lakshmi Narayani Temple that is located at a distance of 90 miles from Chennai. The drive to the temple takes around three hours.
Upon arrival, take in the beauty of this Golden Temple, the largest in the world. The temple is built in the middle of a star shaped path. The intricately designed gold covering of the temple was manually created by artisans specializing in temple art. Every single detail in the temple art has significance from the ancient Indian texts, the Vedas. A pond is located within the temple complex that contains water from all the major rivers of India.
Next visit the 16th century Vellore Fort that was built by the Vijayanagara Kings. The deep moat of the fort was once swarming with 10 000 crocodiles that made the fort impregnable. The fort houses a temple, mosque and a church. The Vellore Christian Hospital and several government buildings are also located within the fort. Visit the Jalakandeswarar Temple which is very fine example of Vijayanagara architecture and has some exquisite sculptures. The Government Museum is also worth a visit. It contains objects of art, weapons, sculptures, bronzes, wood carvings and handicrafts.
After the tour of the fort, you will be driven back to Chennai and dropped off at your hotel.
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Upon arrival, take in the beauty of this Golden Temple, the largest in the world. The temple is built in the middle of a star shaped path. The intricately designed gold covering of the temple was manually created by artisans specializing in temple art. Every single detail in the temple art has significance from the ancient Indian texts, the Vedas. A pond is located within the temple complex that contains water from all the major rivers of India.
Next visit the 16th century Vellore Fort that was built by the Vijayanagara Kings. The deep moat of the fort was once swarming with 10 000 crocodiles that made the fort impregnable. The fort houses a temple, mosque and a church. The Vellore Christian Hospital and several government buildings are also located within the fort. Visit the Jalakandeswarar Temple which is very fine example of Vijayanagara architecture and has some exquisite sculptures. The Government Museum is also worth a visit. It contains objects of art, weapons, sculptures, bronzes, wood carvings and handicrafts.
After the tour of the fort, you will be driven back to Chennai and dropped off at your hotel.
Included
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local English speaking guide
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Bottled water
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
- Vellore Fort visit timings : 09.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. & 03.00 to 05.00 p.m.
- Sripuram Golden Temple visit timings: 08.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
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