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Kalakshetra, Theosophical Society & Elliots Beach – Chennai
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5 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
On this half day tour of Chennai visit the international headquarters of the Theosophical Society and retrace the steps of its founders, Mme. Blavatsky and Col. Olcott. Next visit the campus of the Kalakshetra Foundation and get a glimpse into the traditional art and dance forms of South India. End the tour with a walk on Elliot’s Beach.
Highlights
• Campus of the Theosophical Society
• Kalakshetra Foundation
• Elliot’s Beach
What's Included
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food or drink, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Chennai (Madras)
, , Chennai (Madras), India
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point within city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Start time
08:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to the headquarters of the Theosophical society located in Adyar, a suburb of Chennai. The Society was first established in New York but the headquarters were shifted to India after the two founding members, Mme. Blavatsky and Col. Olcott moved to India. Spend some time exploring the sprawling campus of the Society set amidst lush green gardens. The campus has an exceptional library with a very old collection of books.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Kalakshetra Dance School
Next drive to the campus of Kalakshetra Foundation. The Foundation was set up in 1936 for the preservation and teaching of traditional art and dance forms of South India. The sprawling campus is situated by the seashore and has a collection of several very old trees and plants. You can also see music and dance classes in progress.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Elliot's Beach
After the campus visit, drive over to Elliot’s Beach, an exclusive beach of Chennai that has a Church and a modern temple dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi situated close by. After finishing your tour, enjoy lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will be driven back to your hotel.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children below 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
- Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- Theosophical Society remains closed on Sundays & Public Holidays, while, Kalakshetra remains closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays.
- Kalakshetra timings: 08.30 to 11.00 am
- Theosophical Society timings: 8:30 to 10 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Operated by SITA World Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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