Overview
Mylapore walking tour in Chennai will demystify Hindu Gods & Temple rituals. From far, the thousands of Hindu Gods and complex rituals in temples look bewildering! Our Cultural Evangelist will demystify the reason for so many Gods and purpose of Temple rituals.
Relics of St Thomas are a highlight of the Mylapore walking tour in Chennai. Visit the Shrine in San Thome Basilica to see relics like a small bone of St Thomas, the head of the lance with which the Saint was pierced and an ancient painting of Our Blessed Mother.
Mylapore walking tour in Chennai. comes with an opportunity to savor the taste of the iconic Filter Coffee of Mylapore.
Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent. Our guide will be happy to talk about the community initiatives we undertake.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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What's included
Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you at entrance of Ramakirshna Mutt
Good to know
Please wear clothes that cover the knees and shoulders as we will be visiting places of worship.
What to expect
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45 min
The Chennai walk is set in Mylapore, an ancient site with written records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land of many Gods! We will begin the walking tour in Chennai at Kapaaleswar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. The Temple is the epicenter of Mylapore and our guide will demystify all the fantastic rituals that are happening in the temple!
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Sri Ramakrishna Math
45 min
Next in our Chennai walk we will visit the monastery and universal temple of Ramakrishna, one of India's greatest philosophers. Our cultural evangelist will explain his contribution to Indian philosophy, his belief in harmony of religions. His stellar work in acting as a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds.
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30 min
Vasupujya Swami temple is a Shwetambara Jain temple and has an impressive architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira and the other 24 Tirtankaras (spiritual teachers). The temple has a spell binding ambience and adds to the religious diversity of Mylapore.
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San Thome Church
45 min
The walking tour in Chennai brings us to the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras & Mylapore. Its a mesmerizing experience inside the neo gothic style Basilica. The shrine preserves a small bone and the lance that pierced through Saint Thomas in the year 52 and that is indeed the highlight of this Chennai walk.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Gods of Mylapore walking tour in Chennai, an immersive walk
Can I cancel Gods of Mylapore walking tour in Chennai, an immersive walk for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Our guide will meet you at entrance of Ramakirshna Mutt Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Tea and coffee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Sri Ramakrishna Math, San Thome Church.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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