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Hello Readers, We feel so happy to get connected with you all once again. With lockdown being severe in so many places, Tamil Nadu Health minister has said that highest number of covid 19 tests are taken in the state and lots of steps are taken to keep it under control. Hotels have come up with plans to welcome their guests back. Safety measures are on full swing. Read the article for more news regarding it.

Courtallam season has began. It's the spa of South India. There are many scenic waterfalls in the place and check about it in our destination column.

Read about this beautiful and serene kikui farms in emerald Lake, Ooty. You will definitely plan a trip to escape to that stunning place once lockdown is over.

In our Icons of Anamalais series, we are going to know about Asiatic wild dog called Dhole. Read on to know fascinating facts.

Many Travel and hospitality associations have joined together to form a federation for bringing back tourism on track.

We will continue to bring you the best always. Until next month, stay safe, saty home, stay positive and enjoy reading.

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DESTINATION

DRIZZLING COURTALLAM

TAMIL NADU HAS BEEN TAKING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF TESTS

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THE EMERALD LAKE

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ICONS OF ANIMALS

ASIATIC WILD DOG (DHOLE)

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INDIAN SWEETS & SNACKS OUTLETS

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Health Minister

C. Vijaya Baskar says that Tamil Nadu is taking the highest number of tests in the country Health Minister C. Vijaya Baskarconducted a review meeting with Revenue Minister R. B. Udayakumar, Cooperation Minister Sellur K. Raju, Collector T. G. Vinay, Corporation Commissioner S. Visakan, Deputy Director of Health Priya Raj, Government Rajaji Hospital Dean J. Sangumani on 27th June.

He said that Tamil Nadu has been taking the highest number of tests in the country with 34,805 COVID-19 tests on Saturday and 10,77,484 tests since the first case in March. He attributed the high number of positive cases over the last week to increased testing.

He also said the rise in the number of deaths across the State could be attributed to co-morbidities of patients. “Today, 68 people died of COVID-19.

But only eight of them did not have co-morbidities. We are trying to reduce mortality rate,” he said.

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visittamilnadu Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai had over 500 discharges, and many with COVID-19 and co-morbidities had gone back home healthy.

Madurai has a rapid response team with staff from community medicine and general medicine departments who treat patients. There is a clear division of the number of patients who are symptomatic and asymptomatic. We are also providing proper supply of life-saving drugs to the public, he said. “Most people who tested positive in Madurai had influenza like illness cases and severe acute respiratory illness. Since Madurai is the transit point for the south, a majority of the cases are due to transmission from other districts. The strategy of aggressive testing and containing is being followed,� concludes the Health Minister.

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Hyatt has sketched a plan to welcome guests back With a focus on safety first and wellbeing always, Hyatt is reimagining the hotel journey with new amenities and offerings and taking comprehensive steps to implement enhanced protocols that help colleagues feel comfortable and confident at work.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced Hyatt's path forward to welcome back guests and customers to Hyatt hotels, helping them once again experience the joy of travel.

As an extension of Hyatt's recently announced Global Care and Cleanliness Commitment, Hyatt is collaborating with medical experts from Cleveland Clinic among other trusted medical and industry advisors to fine-tune reopening and operating procedures such as colleague reorientations, enhanced cleaning and safety protocols, and a Hygiene and Wellbeing Leader at every property.

“Over the past few months we have been intensively engaging with and listening to guests and colleagues, and we are implementing new offerings with their safety and wellbeing in mind,” said Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO, Hyatt. “While the most important element of opening our doors is doing it safely, we have gone beyond cleaning to advance care across the entire hotel experience to proudly and confidently welcome back our guests, World of Hyatt loyalty members and colleagues.”

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visittamilnadu Beyond Safe and Clean, New Guest Experiences : With creativity and care, Hyatt is giving guests and members greater control of their hotel journey and focusing on a more holistic sense of wellbeing from pre-arrival to checkout and beyond. Hyatt is reimagining places and spaces to make social distancing not feel that way, striking the right balance of connection and space.

Well being Where You Are: The true fulfillment of Hyatt's purpose of care is wellbeing. Through a new, exclusive collaboration with Headspace, guests, members and colleagues may access mindfulness exercises, guided meditations and sleep content via the World of Hyatt app either on in-room TVs or on the road. Guests can also enjoy enhanced fitness and wellbeing amenities inroom at some hotels, such as Exhale on Demand TV content, fitness equipment delivered to the guestroom (bikes, treadmills, weights), or spa kits and treatments available for delivery. In some cases, hotels have created outdoor workout spaces.

Less Contact, More Care: Hyatt hotels are working to roll out enhanced digital amenities through the World of Hyatt app that will give guests more control over how they connect with Hyatt. The new features, available in select markets and rolling out on an ongoing basis, will allow guests to manage preferences like scheduling housekeeping, choosing between pick-up or knock-and-go food orders, mobile key entry, contactless check-in and checkout, and more. For meetings and events, Hyatt hotels are exploring audio-visual technology that will help offer customers hybrid meeting options – on-property and remote – for large-sale events with social distancing in mind.

Feeding the Senses: : Exceptional food and beverage experiences have always been fundamental to Hyatt and a crucial part of the excitement of travel. Now, Hyatt is bringing together all the senses to deliver reimagined dining offerings in beautiful, unique spaces like private dining in a premium suite at Park Hyatt Moscow or creating meals in private garden suites at Hyatt Pune. Hotels are experimenting with new food and beverage offerings such as individual buffet-style meals that are curated and proportioned for each dining table at Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills. New QR codes display menus so guests can browse options at The Confidante Miami Beach and order from their own mobile device at Grand Hyatt Seoul.

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visittamilnadu The Luxury of Space: At some hotels, onand off-property events and excursions are being reimagined as private bookable leisure activities with plenty of space such as garden or rooftop yoga classes, private beekeeping, or exploring outdoor paths with guided maps on foot.

Curated with Care: Guestroom décor and amenities will be curated to remove some extraneous high-touch items, while still providing the high quality Hyatt experience for which our brand is known including engaging art and distinguished design.

Halfway Points: Soon, Hyatt will help inspire new ways to travel and connect with family and friends by helping pinpoint hotel locations that are convenient halfway points for friends and family to reunite.

“We're continuing to evolve the guest experience as we listen and seek to understand what's most important to our guests,” said Amy Weinberg, senior vice president global brand, loyalty, data & analytics, Hyatt. “Flexibility and peace of mind are essential to our guests right now, and we're delivering personal care in everything we do throughout a guest's travel journey.”

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visittamilnadu Unprecedented Flexibility: Based on guest feedback, Hyatt understands flexibility is key to offering guests peace of mind when they're booking travel. Hyatt is now offering flexibility with cancellation at no charge up to 24 hours before scheduled arrival for most reservations for stays through July 31, 2021. As part of Hyatt's new extended cancellation policy, reservations booked July 1, 2020 and beyond – for any future arrival date through July 31, 2021 – can be cancelled at no charge up to 24 hours before scheduled arrival on hyatt.com or via the World of Hyatt app at least 24 hours before scheduled arrival. This includes Advance Purchase Rate reservations. Some exceptions* are noted below.

Caring for Colleagues : At Hyatt, the wellbeing of colleagues is core to advancing care for guests and customers. In response to COVID-19, Hyatt has also reimagined the colleague journey to include new work procedures, colleague resources, and reorientations, in an effort to ensure colleagues' safety and wellbeing. Daily colleague surveys have been introduced to measure colleague comfort and wellbeing, enabling hotel leaders to address opportunities, make adjustments as necessary and meet colleagues' needs in real time.

As part of the Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment, by July 2020, every Hyatt hotel will have at least one person on property trained as Hygiene & Wellbeing Leader who is responsible for their hotel adhering to new operational guidance and protocols. Each Hygiene & Wellbeing Leader will help maintain his or her hotel's mandatory GBAC STARTM accreditation, including a cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention program that will focus on establishing hotel environments that are sanitary, safe and healthy.

The new hotel colleague journey also includes :  Daily temperature checks of all global colleagues upon arrival to the hotel  Well being check reminders sent to colleagues prior to arriving at work  Personal protective equipment like face coverings required by all colleagues  Social distance guidance and additional hand sanitizer stations in colleague areas and  Complimentary access to Head space for Hyatt colleagues to practice mindfulness and self-care.

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ICONS OF ANAMALAIS – ASIATIC WILD DOG (DHOLE)

By Arjun Srivathsa

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arnivores world over have long captivated the fascination of people. The charismatic charm, and sometimes the fear, associated with iconic species like lions, tigers, jaguars and leopards have often rendered them deeply linked with people, cultures, folklore and religions. One such rare carnivore that roams in the varying, dense forests habitats of the Anamalais is the Asiatic wild dog or the 'dhole'.

Dholes are among the few carnivore species in the world that live in social groups; they are found in packs with numbers ranging from 2 to 25 individuals. With reddish brown coats and bushy straddling tails, they have mastered the strategic hunting techniques in tropical forests, and have a fascinating social structure. Yet, they have intrigued very few natural historians, biologists and British Indian hunters. Even today, most people confuse them for foxes, jackals, or the friendly neighborhood mongrels.

By physical appearance, dholes are not very large; on average they weigh about 20 kilograms and stand at around 20 inches at the shoulder. Historical records of dholes have been few and far between and natural history notes are generally ambiguous or inaccurate. In fact, there is no clear understanding of why the species is called 'dhole' in the first place.

Some speculations suggest that it is a misnomer of 'thōla', the Kannada name for wolf.

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visittamilnadu In British India, they were seen as vermin. They were not valuable for their meat nor were they targeted as trophy species. In fact, most historic records present them in a negative light. A quote from renowned game hunter and naturalist Pythian Adams, “Except for his handsome appearance, the wild dog has not a single redeeming feature, and no effort, fair or foul, should be spared to destroy these pests of the jungle� (1949), sums up the general perception of dholes through much of the 19th and 20th centuries. Even Rudyard Kipling paints a gory image of the 'red dog' in the Second Jungle Book, personifying dholes as villainous rebels that hunt by the hundreds, willfully defying the law of the jungle. Such wide spread perceptions led to the bounty-hunting of the species until they were brought under strict protection under the landmark Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.

Dholes have the distinction of being among the few forest-dwelling carnivores that live in large social groups. The packs typically consist of an alpha male, alpha female, a host of subordinates, and seasonally, the pups of the alpha pair. Their inherently elusive and secretive nature makes it all the more difficult to observe or study them inside the forest habitats.

The adults of the pack partake in coordinated hunts in dense forests and manage to bring down prey such as spotted deer, sambar deer and gaurs, which much larger than the dholes themselves. While on such hunts, the pack members communicate with each other through nasal whistles (dholes are also called 'whistling dogs' for this reason).

The lack of their jaw strength to deliver a killing bite on the neck or throat of the prey renders them helpless, and oftentimes forces them to consume their quarry while it is still alive. The sight of a pack of yip-yapping snarling dogs eating their prey while it is still alive only adds to their gruesome image.

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visittamilnadu Just like across the most parts where they occur, dholes share space with tigers and leopards here in the Anamalais too. The interplay among the three carnivores, and, the complex mechanisms through which they coexist with each other continues to fascinate carnivore biologists.

Despite being an apex predator in forests of South and southeast Asia, dholes have received very little focus in terms of scientific studies and conservation action. India perhaps has the largest dhole population in the world. Yet, there have been few long-term studies that have tried to understand their ecology. With no specific conservation action plans to protect dholes across their range, nature reserves created to conserve the tiger are aiding in their protection.

But to save India's most fascinating and important predators amidst rapid economic growth and consequent infrastructure developments, a more scientific focus on the species, extensive research on their need to persist, and most importantly, dedicated management actions targeted at Within India, remnant meta-populations of conserving them, are the need of the hour. dholes are mostly restricted to the Western Ghats, Central Indian forests, and few regions in the northeastern states. In the Anamalai Tiger Written By Arjun Srivathsa Reserve of the Western Ghats, the forests and Arjun Srivathsa is a carnivore biologist and artist, adjacent forest plantation landscapes (coffee, tea, currently a PhD student at the University of etc.) of Valparai, the farm interspersed, buffer Florida, USA, and Research Associate with Wildlife forest zones of Sethumadai and the thick, dense Conservation Society-India Program. He studies deciduous forests of the TopSlip and Chinnar large carnivores, with particular focus on dholes, range, support a large dhole population, thereby population ecology and interactions among serving as one of the most important strongholds carnivores in tropical forests of India. He is also a cartoonist, and uses art as a tool for science for the species. communication and conservation awareness.

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visittamilnadu About the series – Icons of Anamalais : A treasure house of biodiversity, the Anamalai's region of the Western Ghats is home to a spectacular array of wild species, some rare and endemic, that are found nowhere else on Earth. “Elephants Hills” as it is literally translated, the region is one of the most picturesque landscapes in the country that hosts a broad variety of ecosystems ranging from tropical wet evergreen forests to sholas and montane grasslands to dry, scrub jungles.

Home to the large mammals like the Asiatic Wild Elephants, Indian Gaur, the endangered species like the Wild Dogs, Nilgiri Tahr, and Lion Tailed macaques, Anamalai's is also first to be home to all 16 endemic bird species of Western Ghats.

This series of articles by The Pollachi Papyrus, celebrates the iconic birds and mammals of the Anamalai's –a unique ecological tract and a global biodiversity hotspot that needs protection and conservation.

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Drizzling COURTALLAM The one & only group of waterfalls In India you can bath 24 hrs with your family.

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elcome to the Spa of South India " Courtallam (pronounced "kor-TAH-lum"; also known as (Kutralam) Situated at a mean elevation of 160 m (520 ft) on the Western Ghats in the newly formed Tenkasi District of Tamil Nadu, India. Courtallam ( Kutralam ) is a breath taking stunning place with plenty of sparkling waterfalls that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu, India. The distant sounds of gurgling waterfalls, the lush green vegetation around and the slight drizzle along with little gusts of chilly wind and the sights of stupefying cloud-kissing hills, everything binds the visitors with strings of enchantment never letting them leave the place. it attracts hordes of people, mostly from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who bathe under the falls during the peak season from June to September.

Courtallam Waterfalls The thing that all Courtallam waterfalls has in common is that they apparently have Ayurvedic healing properties since their streams are said to pass through groves of naturally growing herbs with medicinal properties. In fact, some doctors even recommended bathing in these falls as treatment. The main falls has its origin in the Pothigai hills and has a huge volume of water lashing the rocks with great force. The five falls has five streams of waterfalls. The old falls is very soothing, very much like a gentle rain that enlivens a peacock's soul. The tiger falls is supposed to be a small falls and the favourite falls for most of the kids. The Shenbagadevi Falls are now in restricted forest area and no longer accessible to the public. However, if one wishes to go to the Shenbagadevi & Honey Falls, one can obtain permission from the forest officer and trek for 3 hours via Shenbagadevi Falls to Honey Falls.

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Main Falls ( Main Aruvi ) Main falls is Located in the center of Courtallam and it's the biggest and spectacular waterfalls in Courtallam. The main falls has its origin in the Pothigai hills and has a huge volume of water lashing the rocks with great force. One takes bath here, the person feels rejuvenated, both his mind and body will be fresh.

Five Falls ( Ainthu Aruvi ) Five falls is the most preferred and visited waterfalls by the tourists. The five falls is situated 6 km from Main falls. The specialty of five falls is that the water flows in 5 separate streams making it a real splendour to watch. Thus, the ladies get two streams to the left side and men get three streams on the right.

Old Falls ( Palaya Courtallam ) The Old falls is around 8km from the Main falls.

The way to the falls is very beautiful with forested mountains and green blossoming rice fields to the right and coconut trees, Mango trees to the left. Two separate children pool is in front of the water falls so the falls is favourite for children.

Tiger Falls ( Puli Aruvi ) Tiger Falls is located 1km from the Main falls , it's one of the favourite choice of children because the waterfall is smaller than Mainfalls that is suitable for the kids and the old people to enjoy; it's believed that in those days, tigers use to rest in the caves at night. Outside the falls you can find small spice shops & fruit shops.z

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visittamilnadu How to Reach Reach by Air Nearest Domestic Airport is Tuticorin Airport (TCR) well connected with Chennai. Spice jet Airlines is operating two flights daily. Madurai is another nearest airport, which has flights connecting to Chennai. You can reach Courtallam by bus, train or by hiring a taxi from Madurai. The journey takes about 3 hours and the Nearest International Airport is Trivandrum International Airport which is at a distance of 110 km from Courtallam.

Trivandrum airport is well connected with many major cities in India and abroad. Direct flights from many gulf countries are available from Trivandrum.

Alternatively, if you cannot reach Courtallam directly from your place, you can reach Chennai international Airport Chennai (Madras) the state capital and then take either train or bus to reach Courtallam. Travel time is about 10-12 Reach by Train The Tenkasi Railway station is just 5 km away from the central bus stand. The major railway station near Courtallam is Tirunelveli which is connected to all parts of India by rail. There are many trains from Tirunelveli .

Reach by Bus Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation offers regular fleet of buses to almost all the major cities of South India. You can choose from deluxe, regular and air-conditioned private buses which run between Courtallam (Tenkasi ) 5Km to Chennai, Madurai ,Bangalore, Trivandrum, Madurai .

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visittamilnadu WHERE TO STAY AND EAT The Kuttalam Heritage on the Shencottai Road.

They have deluxe cottages and an Ayurveda club, a bar and a restaurant. Esakki Highview Resort is just a kilometre from the Main Falls.

Their monkey Restaurant & Mango Restaurant serving excellent non-veg & Veg south-Indian dishes. Another mid-range option is Srishty Garden Resorts. Also in the medium range, Kurinji Villa Lodge on the Shenkottai Road opposite to the entrance of Main Falls, it is a comfortable option, as is TTDC's Hotel Tamil Nadu. The food here is quite good. TTDC also has another Hotel Tamil Nadu in Ramallam. It has a bar and offers room service.

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THE EMERALD LAKE

Weekend At The Kikui Farms

By NivedhaSelvaraj Are you someone who pictures your holiday in a lush green valley, sipping your hot cup of tea, soaking in every bit of tranquility that nature can offer and gazing out at the stars at night? If yes, then a camping trip to Kikui Farms, overlooking the Emerald Lake in Ooty, should be on your list!

Tucked away in the lush green foliage of Avalanche, Kikui is a campsite that is larger than just a picturesque space for nature lovers to access and pitch a tent at.

Carefully crafted in tandem with the interests and ideologies of its owner — Vishanth; the camp embodies a philosophy that is deeply rooted in minimalism and sustainable production. With a Masters in sustainable development in the food system and being part of the slow food movement, Vishanth is a new- age farmer who wants to establish an exciting platform for organic farming and create a hub for other farmers in the country to follow suit.

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visittamilnadu His aim is to grow 100% organic crops where fertilizers or other products have no role to play. Kikui – a permaculture farm, now flourishes with farm fresh produce and attracts plenty of travel enthusiasts to the campsite overlooking some of the most idyllic hills of the Nilgiris.

The rolling hills, abundant natural beauty, and the scenic, panoramic views of the vast Emerald lake, all make for a pleasurable stay without doubt, but the boundless energy of the wonderfully invested host, Vishanth, is what makes the campsite a humbling experience. The organic farm grew to become home not just to the workers but also many farm animals — so be sure to give them a hug when you're there.

Evenings here are very special with a pint of beer and a merry bonfire along with a group of like-minded travelers, chatting and singing to their heart's content. As a part of the camp stay, you will also relish the food prepared specially by the host for you. Perks of having a chef as your host! The food provided is of fine quality and the incredible view will simply leave you in awe of this adventure.

You will retire for the night in the tent under the star-lit sky and wake up to hear Nature's finest music show as the “dawn chorus” of birdsongs reach a fever pitch at daybreak. On a lucky day, you can also sight the elusive, endemic Nilgiri thrush. Later, explore the area to your heart's content, have breakfast and head back to the city for a fresh start of the week.

At Kikui Farms, it is that kind of a holiday, where your soul connects with the universe. Among the nippy mountain air, you can taste the sweetness of the mist on your lips and feel the tender of breeze on your neck. When the hovering monsoon clouds are absent, you can gaze at the starlit skies and the bright, shining moon above that will leave you feeling insignificant in the larger scheme of things. But for an authentic Kikui experience, come, form your own perceptions about it!

The Ideal time to visit would be from October – May. The place is shut from June – August during the monsoons.

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visittamilnadu Things to carry: Carry a warm pullover, woolen socks, and jackets if you're visiting this place during winter months. From February to May, you just need to take a sweater/shawl with you to keep you warm at night.

Don't forget to take your camera /charger with you.

The sunrise from the campsite is mesmerizing.

Something that you shouldn't miss.

Activities: You get to visit the organic farm, the host will take you through different sections of the farm and explain the process of how organic farming is practiced. There are also continental cuisine workshops planned according to the number of guests at the campsite. Then you have this happy bonfire session by the camp, where to get to know the other guests, chat, and bond with them.

Safety: Absolutely safe to be here than in the cities where you breathe only polluted air. It's a safe and secure zone as the entire area has been electric fenced.

Facilities: Tents will be provided along with sleeping bags. Dinner and breakfast come along with the package. The campsite also has clean washrooms so fret not. There are single tent camps and double tent camps; Each tent will be provided with separate sleeping bags for each person to keep warm inside the tent throughout the cold night. The barbeque will have everything from farm fresh veggies to meat and can be enjoyed best with music, games, and beer as well. The place is also pet-friendly so can bring your furry friend along for the night's stay!

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visittamilnadu It's ideally a weekend getaway, so camps will be conducted on Friday and Saturday nights. Do pre-book before going as arrangements are made accordingly.

Showing up at the campsite without prior booking wouldn't be encouraged.

Location: : Kikui farm is situated in Avalanche near Red Hills Nature Resort, overlooking the Emerald Lake, 28 kms from Ooty in the Nilgris district.

Directions: The campsite is at a distance of 4kms from Red Hill Resort. You could drive until the starting point of the hike from the resort, post that it's a hike of 2kms.

For bookings Write to info.thadam@gmail.com (or) Call us at +(91) 91235 55031 / 83443 30416 Written By NivedhaSelvaraj NiviSelvaraj is a travel blogger who travels across the world without quitting her 9-5 job. She is passionate about travel, art and adventures. She loves the smell of food and gets high on books. She blogs her travel stories under the name of Postcard Chronicles.

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news Travel, Tour and Hospitality Associations joined together and formed Tamil Nadu Tourism Federation (TNTF) Tamil Nadu Tourism Federation (TNTF) is formed on the Consultation jointly with more than 40 Travel, Tour and Hospitality Associations and with guidance of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

On 13th June 2020 in a zoom conference, more than 40 Travel, Tour and Hospitality Associations representatives joined to discuss about the new initiative and finally TNTF was formed and “Kalaimamani “ Mr. V.K.T. Balan was unanimously selected as Chief organizer for TNTF. He is the Chairman & Managing Director of Madura Travel Service (P)Ltd. V.K.T. Balan says Tourism is the first affected industry and many believe that tourism industry is last to Revive. But we believe that our TamilNadu Tourism Industry will be first to Revive.

In this Covid 19 pandemic situation, this federation that is formed is considered as important for bringing back life to Tamil Nadu tourism industry.

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No 2, Thomas Road ,T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017.

(Opposite to GRT Grand Hotel), Phone: 044 4930 0300

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The Kuttalam Heritage, A Must Have Stay Eco-health Stay Eco-health Ayurvedic Resort in Courtallam Come, embrace nature-culture and have an adventurous holiday with The Kuttalam Heritage! This place is something whose hours are dictated not by urban life, but by the sun and nature's sheer magic.

The Kuttalam Heritage, an eco-health resort at Courtallam is settled on 8 acre mango orchard beside the ShenkottaiCourtallam main road, a stone's throw from the famous ' Spa of South India ' Courtallam waterfalls in Tirunelveli district.

The cottages are permanently booked with a continuous stream of business executives, foreigners and students checking in and out. Not only provide an enjoyable rest area, this place also provide the well-equipped ayurvedic centre with variety of therapies to soothe and recharge your physical, mental and spiritual forces.

Picture mango grove and atmospheric walkways – getting there is likely to be a fraction less serene. The Kuttalam Heritage is definitely an unforgettable experience with cool and serene amidst the vast expanse of lush green nature.

In this Covid 19 pandemic situation, this federation that is formed is considered as important for bringing back life to Tamil Nadu tourism industry.

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visittamilnadu Rooms : The cottages have been well designed .

There are Exclusive Cottages and well appointed Deluxe Rooms, also non-A/C rooms added in dormitory style for low-budget travelers. All rooms are spacious with comfortable beds making for good sleep quality. Modern amenities have been provided to assure highest quality of accommodation. It feels like home. The veranda with small sit-out outside every cottage adds to the charm.

Restaurant : House restaurant and well stocked bar caters to all wine & dine needs of the guests. A tasty multi-cuisine restaurant is open till late night, with the menu comprises of delicacies from Chettinadu, Chinese, Continental, North Indian and ethnic Kerala cuisine. Barbeque dinners are organized on special request.

Getting there : The Kuttalam Heritage is located next to Vanji Nagar on the Courtallam-Shenkottai Main Road, about 165 km from Madurai, and 115 km from Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest railway station is at Tenkasi, 6 km from the hotel.

In this Covid 19 pandemic situation, this federation that is formed is considered as important for bringing back life to Tamil Nadu tourism industry.

For Reservations And Enquiries Contact

04633-233033, 236051, 236281

Tariff 1. Bedroom Cottage - 2450.00, 2. Bedroom Cottage - 3750.00 3. Bedroom Cottage - 6200.00, 4. Bedroom Cottage - 9000.00 Deluxe Cottage - 2850.00,Park View Cottage - 2000.00 Honeymoon Cottage - 3950.00, Extra Bed - 1000.00 Exclusive of Tax

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as part of the health tourism which has immense growth opportunities in Tami Nadu After-COVID

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he global wellness hospitality industry, worth almost $4.5 trillion, is evolving to dovetail the concept of healing with everyday living. India, the citadel of traditional wisdom, is following suit.

The COVID-19 crisis has ensured that we are well-versed with the need to focus on wellness. Not just a medical sort of wellness, but a holistic one, focusing on nutrition, rest, rejuvenation, and centred on everyday wellness.

Wellness, then, is a crucial segment that offers hoteliers immense opportunities to grow in the After-COVID world. The GWI (GlobalWellness Institute) projects that wellness tourism will grow at an average annual rate of 7.5% through 2022, considerably faster than the 6.4% annual growth forecasted for overall global tourism.

Once the world opens, it is likely to be obsessively focused on wellness and safety. In some sense, wellness will move from the realm of an additional hospitality service that helps hotels earn revenues, to the center-stage.

Prominent exponents of the ancient treatment system of Tamil Nadu, Siddha system, are of the view that a renewed effort from the government, with participation from the state tourism development corporation, will largely help in popularizing the centuries old alternative therapy in the national and international spectrum and to get recognition for its incontestable efficacy.

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) is reluctant to focus on the state's own system, Siddha, into the health packages being provided to the holidayers and international tourists, they allege.

If traditional curing of ailments through Siddha becomes a component of the tourist packages, it will make the state into a destination for medical tourism or health tourism.

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visittamilnadu Through tourism health packages, the system of Siddha can be popularized nationally and internationally as well as the state can increase its revenue from the tourism sector. In order to achieve this goal, the tourism development corporation must set up more wellness centres in major tourist places and provide all the healing properties of the Ayush systems such as Panchakarma treatment of Ayurveda and Varma therapies of Siddha as health packages to the tourists. This will undoubtedly help the growth of the tourism market in Tamil Nadu, observe the exponents.

Tamil Nadu has emerged as a tourist destination of temple towns, heritage sites & architecture, hill stations and waterfalls, but it is not witnessing a long stay back period of tourists at present. If a rejuvenation therapy through Siddha is promised, the state will get lot of tourists from other countries and also from north India to practice yoga and do Varma therapy which includes massage. Considering the growing fascination for massages, TTDC can establish as many numbers of wellness centres and spas in major destinations in order to woo more tourists.

Commenting on the idea of health tourism, Dr Arul Amuthan, Siddha professor at the Manipal Institute of Higher Education in Udupi, said the government can give good medical packages to the tourists combined with the Varma therapy component of the Siddha system to the patients of other countries. Likewise, the tourism development corporation should convert their tourism packages into health tourism or medical tourism packages by providing rejuvenation therapy through Siddha system. This will impact in two ways to the state, on one side it will help for earning revenue to the state and on the other side, it will foster the ancient healing system of Tamil Nadu to grow into national and international levels.

According to Dr. Amuthan, the TTDC can give two types of packages, tourist packages and medical packages combined with leisure activities, fun and fitness. Varma therapy of Siddha system is used to treat patients suffering from paralysis, nervous disorder, spondylititis and other conditions. TTDC can market Siddha as part of the health tourism which has immense scope in Tami Nadu.

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Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park Elevated Vinoth Kumar to director of sales & Appoints AthithaKumaran as assistant manager marketing & PR Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, IHG's flagship hotel in South West Asia haselevatedVinoth Kumar as director of sales. He brings with him an extensive track record of sales experience managing room for well-known establishments. Across his hospitality career, he has been instrumental in the launch of strategic campaigns and maximizing revenue generation.

Post completion of his education from the Institute of Commercial Management, UK, Kumar started off his career at Raintree, Anna Salai, he thereafter worked with the Marriot Hotel group before joining IHG hotels in 2015. Vinoth joined Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park, IHG's flagship hotel in South West Asia as an assistant manager sales and in a short span of four years has been promoted to the director of sales. Where he will be managing room sales, overseeing a team of proactive and reactive sales managers and implement sales strategies for the property.

Also appointed AthithaKumaranPandiarajan as their assistant manager marketing and PR. In his new role, he will be handling all aspects of online/offline marketing, partnership management and Public Relations management for the property.

AthithaKumaran brings with him an extensive track record of restaurant and bar marketing strategies managing campaigns for several fine dining establishments. Across his hospitality career, he has been instrumental in the launch of many award-winning campaigns and outlet openings.

Post completion of his education from the Robert Gordon University Scotland, Kumaran spent two years with Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah spear heading the restaurant and bar marketing campaigns and launched Siddharta Lounge by Buddha Bar Ras Al Khaimah. He, thereafter, worked with hospitality brands such as Hilton, Accor -Fairmont before joining IHG hotels in 2020.

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he Eco Park is located near Five Falls (Aintharuvi) in Courtallam in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. It is also known as 'Aruvi Poonga'. This Eco Park has been set up over an extent of 37.23 acres at a cost of Rs.5.73 crore. It is touted to be the State's biggest eco-park. This park is located adjacent to the famous 'Five Falls'. The farm belonging to the Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency (TANHODA) has been converted to accommodate the park.

Some of the attractive features of the park are adventure-play area, sunken garden, fern garden, royal drive, bamboo avenue, rock garden, children play area, murals, butterfly garden, eco pond and stream walk. The Eco Park, known as 'Aruvi Poonga', has been established with the prime objective of creating awareness on the public on conserving the highly rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats and its highly delicate ecosystem.

Specialty of this new facility is that the existing landscape of the Horticulture Farm and its environment has been completely retained while new attractions have been created to lure the visitors. While the eastern boundary of this park is the stream rustling down from the height to reach Five Falls, the elevated western boundary has a range of gardens to add more colour to the Western Ghats.

The statues, concrete murals, broad tiled differently-abled-friendly walker's path, sprawling open food court on the northern boundary of the garden and above all, the cool and unpolluted air of the Eco Park will certainly attract huge crowd throughout the year. The entire area of the park, which has been illuminated with colourful lights, has been meticulously used by creating different gardens for sculpture, fern, butterfly, rose, bamboo, rock, lotus and lily, herbal plants, aromatic plants, fountains and children's play area.

The highest point of the park has a 'View Tower' from which one can see the entire stretch between Tenkasi and famous Thirumalai Murugan Temple. At no place of this park, electricity is being used to take water to nourish the plants as the land's gradient has been used to effectively distribute water to all parts of 'Aruvi Poonga' through drip irrigation. It also has a food court constructed for the purpose of refreshment of the visitors.

Apart from acting as a recreational centre, this park is also a great learning centre for students. Also, the farms of this park have educational and commercial significance. They act as demonstration centers and guide for such purposes. Eco Park is situated 5 Kms away from the bus stand in the western side of the hills.

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t has been listed as one of the must see cities in the world by international magazines and newspapers citing its ancient heritage, its traditional culture, its historic monuments and vast coastline. But Chennai has always beckoned the world to its shores since ancient times. The settlement Madras, now known as Fort St George which was founded by the British is barely 400 years old but the city has in its fold, neighbourhoods that are more than 1000 years old.Each area has its own history like Triplicane, Mylapore, Thiruvanmiyur and Thiruvotriyur. It was the home of Thiruvalluvar, the famous Tamil poet. St Thomas , one of the apostles of Jesus Christ had preached Christianity here and it is believed that he died here. The Portuguese, the Dutch, the French and the Britishhave all besieged its shores, Various Indian rulers have reigned over it. All this melange of cultures can be seen in the many monuments that lie scattered aroundin Chennai.

Wandering around the city, you will realize that it has an ageless feel to it. Here are ten reasons why you must visit the city

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4. The Beach A microcosm of the city, The Marina Beach is the landmark of the city. Go for a walk, watch the fishermen at work or just see the various memorials of the beach. At one end is the estuary where the River Cooum meets the sea while at the other the Lighthouse stands stall.

And while you are there, look at some of the most beautiful monuments on the beach road.

But it is Elliots Beach which has taken over from Marina as the city's preferred beach. Sunrise, sunsets, moonrise – you cannot ask for a better view.

1.Temples that tell an ancient story There are several temples in the city that are more than 500 years old .

Mylapore is however home to one of the oldest temples in the city‐ the 1400 year old Kapaleeshwar temple .

Giving it company in antiquity is the Parthasarthy temple in Triplicane, built by the Pallavas in the 8th century and dedicated to Krishna in the form of Parthasarthy, the charioteer of Arjuna in the Mahabharatha. Every temple has its own festival, however if you want to do a temple tour, choose among the 200 temples built here.

2.Churches that are the oldest in Asia If you are interested in taking a tour of the churches, then start with the Asia's first Anglican Church , the only reminder of British Fort St George. The West Minister Abbey of the East, St Mary's Church was built here in the 17th century. In the bylanes of Parry's Corner is a lone Armenian church on Armenian Street dedicated to the merchants who added to Chennai's history. But the oldest churches go back to the Portuguese era. Referred to as KaatuKoil or the temple in the forest by the locals, the 500 year old shrine is referred to as the Church of Lady of Light or the Luz Church. There are also churches that pay homage to St Thomas who brought Christianity to Chennai. besides the Santhome Church which is built over the tomb of St Peters.

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5. ECR – A road trip Wake up early morning and drive along the East Coast Road or ECR admiring he view. You can head all the way to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry.

Temptation comes in the form of resorts and coffee shops , amusement parks and cultural spaces, but then my favourite would be those little patches of blue peeping out from the groves of casuarina .

3.Walllajah trail Take a heritage walk around Marina Beach, Chepauk and Triplicane tracing the Wallajah legacy around Wallajah Road. This was once the turf of the Nawabs of Arcot. Besides the old mosques built during the period, the Chepauk palace stands here today, which was once the official residence of the Nawabs in the 18th‐19th centuries.

Built in the Indo Sarcenic style, the palace has two blocks – the Khalsa Mahal and the Humayan Mahal.

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6.Nature parks, birds galore Located right in the heart of the city are the GuindyNational Park and the Snake Park, a favourite for school excursions.This was once a game reserve and a part of tropical dry evergreen forest and is today considered a national park. Migratory birds throng the Pallikarnai swamps near the city. For reptile lovers, there is the Crocodile Bank near Mahabalipuram.

Idli, dosai, sambar and filter kaapi are not the only reason why people flock here. Although this is a vegetarian's paradise there are plenty of meat, chicken, sea food restaurants in the city with spicy Chettinadu food and speciality biriyani outlets leading the fray. There are several restaurants selling Italian, Greek, Mexican, Korean, Japanese and Chinese cuisine in the city besides Indian.

9. Night life For those who insist that Chennai is a conservative city, you have not seen the night life. Here there are clubs and lounge bars that are alive well past the Cindrella hour. From tapas bars to pubs, almost every hotel in the city – from five star to three star beckon you in high spirits.

7. Culture and heritage

10. Shopping

Come December and the city lives up to its tag as the cultural tag of the year. All the sabhas in the city come alive with classical music and dance as concerts and performances fill the air. However it is not just in December. The classical season is throughout the year. After all this is the home of Kalakshetra and the Music Academy. There are also theatre fests around the year, contemporary dance festivals and international film festivals galore .

No trip is complete without shopping but in Chennai, souvenir shopping is all about silk and cotton sarees. One has to just visit T Nagar to get lost in reams of silk and golden zari. Besides Kanchipuram silk sarees, also visit the local handloom outlets where sarees and textiles have been handwoven for ages.

So when are you packing your bags to Chennai ?

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This trip you will Visit the Heritage & Culture rich sites of around Chennai that is Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram .

Kanchipuram also known as kanchi Located 72km from Chennai.This city is a holy pilgrimage site for the both Saivites and vaishnavites and also the city is well known for its hand woven silk sarees .

After the Authentic Tamilnadu lunch travel to Mahabalipuram also known as Mamallapuram its one of the UNESCO world heritage listed city in Tamilnadu . you will see group of sanctuaries which was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. Trip includes: Private air‐ conditioned transportation & Hotel pickup and drop off, & Authentic Tamilnadu lunch are included.

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1. One Day Chennai to Mahabalipuram ECR trip.

ECR (East Coast road ) trip you will explore the entertainment highway of Chennai Distance between Chennai to Mahabalipuram is 52 km. Most of the major attractions of Chennai it's on the way only. First you will Visit Dakshinachitra : it's a showcase of Dravidian Village and visit its museum and art workshops to get a unique insight into local customs.

Crocodilebank It is a bank with variety of crocodiles, turtles and snakes. If you love wildlife and aquatic life, you would surely love this place.

Muttukkadu Boat house it's a backwater boat club its maintained by Tamilnadu tourism. You can ride the Water scooters, Pedal boats , Motor boats & Row boats .

Mahabalipuram ( Mamallapuram ): its one of the UNESCO world heritage listed city in Tamilnadu. Explore countless exciting Rock cut sculptures & Temples. Tiger cave, shore Temple, Arjunas Penance,Five rathas, 7D show.

Trip includes: Private air‐conditioned transportation & Hotel pickup and drop off, & Authentic Tamilnadu lunch are included.

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3. Full Day Trip to the beautiful and Culture rich city Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram.

2. Full Day Chennai City Tour with Museum, Art Gallery, Temple & Beach Explore the Chennai city on this day trip.

First you will Visit St.George fort. It was build by the British East india Company in 1640 AD. The fort includes St.Marys's church, Fort Museum, Wellesley house & Clive House. Next you will visit the Kapaleeshwar temple built around the 7th century. its a fine example of Dravidian architecture. Following your temple visit you will visit the Government Museum & Art Gallery of : the world Marina Beach where you can relax and unwind, and watch the Sunset.Trip includes: Private air‐ conditioned transportation & Hotel pickup and drop off, & Authentic Tamilnadu lunch are included.

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4. Day tour to Vandalur Zoo One of the largest Zoo in South east Asia “ Aringar Anna Zoological Park. Also known as Vandalur Zoo, is Zoological garden located in Vandalur, Chennai.

The park is the pride of the State and It is one of the largest Zoos in South east Asia with the Total area of 1300 acres includes 170 species of Mammals , Birds & reptiles and 2553 species of flora and fauna. The journey begins with the birds and monkeys and ends at the aquarium.

Familiarize yourself with deer, wild buffalo, bear, jackal, hippo, elephant, crocodile and the whole range of exotic birds. you can also see rare species, such as Muscovy Duck, Bengal Tiger, European Brown Bear, White Tiger and more. Near every enclosure there are plaques made of stone, giving details about the particular animal or bird. Trip includes: Entry ticket , Private air‐ conditioned transportation & Hotel pickup and drop off, & Authentic Tamilnadu lunch are included.

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5. Bazaar Walking Tour in Chennai

7. Half Day Surfing Tour in Chennai.

9. Art and Culture Tour to Kalakshetra

Be captivated by the colorful sights, exciting sounds and exotic smells of Chennai's bustling bazaars on this small‐ group walking tour. In Georgetown, a historic neighborhood in Chennai, follow your fun, knowledgeable English‐speaking guide through winding aisles of a vegetable, spice market, wholesale markets selling everything from electronic goods and stationery to textiles and street snacks. interact with local vendors and spend time perusing the market's interesting array of colorful spices, fresh vegetables and handcrafted ornaments. both on foot and Board one of these rickshaws and experience how locals get around ‐‐ a wonderful immersion into Tamilnadu's food and market culture. Trip includes: English‐ speaking guide , Rickshaw ride ,Bottled water & Authentic Tamilnadu Dinner.

Chennai is listed as one of the most popular surfing spots in India. With two national champions in two consecutive years and three members of the Official India Surf Team,.Holding the record of conducting India's first surf camp and the first school in Asia to conduct adaptive surf camp for special people with cerebral palsy. If you are surfing in India or looking forward to surfing in India, let's hit the waves now. Trip includes: Private air‐ conditioned Transportation , Hotel pickup and drop off.

Visit the celebrated arts academy Kalakshetra with a private guide on a 6‐ hour tour in Chennai. Established in 1936 by visionary dancer Rukmini Devi, The Kalakshetra schoo is a cultural academy dedicated to the preservation of Indian fine art, music, dance and theatre. Visits several departments with your expert English‐speaking guide .Admire the students' work displayed in arts and crafts exhibitions and dance performances .and also visit the Rukmini Devi Museum, providing informative commentary about the school and the arts taught there. Trip includes: Private air‐conditioned Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop off & Authentic Tamilnadu Lunch are included.

6. Half Day visit to Chennai's Churches and Basilicas Discover the influence of Western religious traditions in India on this small‐ group tour of Chennai's many churches.

Yo u r e x p e r t g u i d e w i l l p r o v i d e interesting and informative commentary, showing you the differences between Roman Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox and Protestant churches and revealing rich stories behind their inception in this region.

Walk inside awe‐inspiring structures like St Andrew's Church, San Thome Cathedral and Luz Church, among others. Trip includes: English‐speaking guide , Private air‐conditioned transportation , Hotel pickup and drop off, & Authentic Tamilnadu lunch are included.

10. Art and Culture Tour to Cholamandal Artists Village 8. Guided Evening Beach Tour Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend an evening at the beautiful Chennai beach of your choice: Marina Beach, Covelong Beach or Elliot Beach.

Kick back and relax as you walk along the shore or lounge by the water while enjoying tasty Indian bites from the food stalls. Enjoy fun activities like surfing, spending time at the beach's notable landmarks – like the aquarium and amusement park at Marina Beach – and watching a gorgeous sunset.

Convenient round‐trip hotel transport by private vehicle is included. Trip includes: Private air‐conditioned Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop off & Authentic Tamilnadu Dinner are included.

Explore India's rich art culture on this tour of Chennai's Cholamandal Artists' Village, the largest self‐supporting artist community in India. With the help of your expert guide, gain a deeper insight into the culture and lifestyle of local artists and learn about how they pioneered the Madras Movement of Art, which brought modernism to South India. And also visit several art galleries housing an extraordinary collection of artwork. Interact with the artists and witness them creating artwork in the village and watch first hand as they create their art. Trip includes: Private air‐ conditioned Transportation, Hotel pickup and drop off & Authentic Tamilnadu Lunch are included.

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Akshaya India Tours & Travels (P) Ltd. Akshaya India Tours & Travels (P) Ltd. Tour Operator and Travel Agent based at Chennai, and have been in the tourism business since 1991. Recognized by the Government of India (Dept. of Tourism ) & IATA. Specialize in Art and History Study Tours, Adventure and Wildlife Tours, Yoga & Spiritual Pilgrimage Tours amongst other customized tours.

Services: Airline/Train ticketing, Visa, Travel insurance, Car rental, Hotel reservations. Tour Packages, Sightseeing trips, Money exchange.

Location: A-1/3 Kushkumar Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034, India.

Contact: + 91 44 4411 7575 Timings: 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM .

Parveen Holidays Akshaya India Tours & Travels (P) Ltd. Tour Operator and Travel Agent based at Chennai, and have been in the tourism business since 1991. Recognized by the Government of India (Dept. of Tourism ) & IATA. Specialize in Art and History Study Tours, Adventure and Wildlife Tours, Yoga & Spiritual Pilgrimage Tours amongst other customized tours.

Services: Airline/Train ticketing, Visa, Travel insurance, Car rental, Hotel reservations. Tour Packages, Sightseeing trips, Money exchange.

Location: A-1/3 Kushkumar Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034, India Contact: + 91 44 4411 7575 Timings: 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM .

Madras Travels and Tours (P) Ltd Madras Travels and Tours (P) Ltd is one of the leading Travel Management companies in Chennai with its registered office at Chennai. And have been in the tourism business since 2004.its recognized by the Government of India (Dept. of Tourism) & IATA . A dedicated team of travel professionals will guide you through your entire trip with their expertise and be true to the promise of a great holiday experience.

Services: Airline/Train ticketing, Visa, Travel insurance, Car rental, Hotel reservations. Tour Packages, Sightseeing trips, Money exchange.

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Madura Travel Services (P) Ltd Madura travel service (P)Ltd. Tour Operator and Travel Agent based at Chennai , and have been in the tourism business since 1986. it's a professionally managed company with energetic and dynamic team experienced and committed to deliver high end service to the client. Recognized by the Government of India (Dept. of Tourism) & IATA .

The first travel agency to introduce 24 HOURS TRAVEL & TOUR SERVICE to the customers on all 365 days in Chennai.

Services : Airline/Train ticketing, Visa, Travel insurance, Car rental, Hotel reservations. Tour Packages, Sightseeing trips, Money exchange.

Location: 25 – 3, Gandhi Irwin Road, (Opp. Egmore Railway Station), Kennet Lane, Egmore, Chennai – 600008.

Contact: + 91 44 2819 2002 Timings: 24 Hrs

Diana World Travel Pvt Ltd Diana World Travel Pvt Ltd is promoted and managed by travel professionals with over 25 years of combined travel trade experience. Over the years, travel department is well equipped to take care of all your travel requirements, ensure highest professional standards in the ultimate service delivery. It's a IATA certified Company.

Services: Airline/Train ticketing, Visa, Travel insurance, Car rental, Hotel reservations. Tour Packages, Sightseeing trips, Money exchange.

Location: No.45, Montieth Road, “Ceebros Centre" ,Egmore, Chennai - 600 0083 Contact: + 91 044 4208 4020 Timings: 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM

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to Shopping Pothys '' Peoples Pothys Pothys describes itself as the temple of silks, with a huge colllection of salwars, dress materials, and men's wear.

Highlights: Samudrika pattu. ,Parampara pattu, woven with contemporary Uppada Jacquard work in traditional Kanchi silk,Vastrakala patty, a blend of North Indian embroidary on South Indian silk, Kutty sarees to fit kids from 1 to 9 years of age,Micro silks.

Location : T Nagar , GN Chetty Road ,Panagal Park

Saravana Stores '' Really a ordable ''

Nalli Silk House ' Favorite choice of Chennai Marriages ''

Saravana Stores are Chennai's number one chain of retail stores.

The stores of broken up into different buildings: Saravana Textiles and Saravana Jewelry. Make sure to check out what the shop sells before entering. There will be different buildings for Indian and Western clothing and materials, Gold, Silver, Diamond and Platinum, Jewelry, cooking items, electrics, furniture, food, accessories, footwear, and cosmetics. Highlights :Really affordable ,Quick billing counters, Easy to carry big purchases out through the back entrance avoiding the crowd.

Nalli is the oldest store to become established in Chennai.

Many foreigners frequent this store. The ambience is traditional Indian upscale, with a selection of hand‐picked and unique sarees and good customer service. Though Nalli doesn't advertise much, it is a favorite store in Chennai. Our family only purchases bridal sarees at Nalli. Highlights: There is something for everyone, from bridal, cocktail, professional corporate, and casual wear.

Locations : T Nagar , Purasawalkam , Chrompet , Vellachery .

Location : T Nagar, Panagal Park, Adyar, Annanagar , Chromepet, Alwarpet

RMKV ' Silks from the tradition '' RmKV is costly, compared to some other shops. But you will never return home disappointed from an RmKV shopping experience.Highlights :Silks with mythological characters, intricate kolams, and paintings of Ravivarma. Themed silks are easy to find at RmkV. ,Of all their specialities, the most publicized is the Bridal Seven: Sarees to suit the seven occasions of South Indian marriages,Want a two‐in‐one saree? Try their reversible silk, which can be worn on both sides,Confused about which color to buy? Why not get the world's most colourful saree with 16,000 colors,Excellent customer service Location : T Nagar , Phoenix Market city , Forum Vijaya Mall.

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The Chennai Silks '' Capital of Textile What is shopping in Chennai without a visit to Chennai Silks? This chain has sprawling showrooms in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Trichy, Karur, Ernakulam. Chennai Silks does not produce innovative sarees, but the stock is good and long‐ lasting. If you go, check out their Guinness World Record.

Highlights : Collection includes wedding, reception, and gift silks, Vouchers available as gifts.

Location : T Nagar , Vellachery .

Pondy Bazaar '' Pocket Friendly road shops '' Pondy Bazaar is famous for Road side shops, especially showcase a variety of trendy earrings, cheap fancy watches, and bags. The surprising thing is that you won't find the same things the very next week!

Highlights : Petit shops and platform shops at Pondy Bazaar sell pretty bags from all over India at cheap prices. Road‐side dealers sell bags from North India at half of their original prices. Remember that if the shop‐keeper claims a bag costs Rs. 250 (~$5) , tell him you bought the same bag for your friend last week in some other shop for Rs.100! If he refuses, say angrily that you will get it at that shop itself and walk away! You will be called back for negotiation. Most of the time you will get the price you asked for.

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Parry's Corner ' Wholesale hub of Textiles'' Sowcarpet Little North India '' Located in northern Chennai, Sowcarpet is filled with North Indians. The shopping potential of this area is still a well‐kept secret even from long‐time Chennai residents. The reason is that, unlike T. Nagar, Sowcarpet is not well‐connected by road or by rail. But once you shop there, you can buy lehengas, cholis, or any North Indian or Western outfit anywhere else.

Not satisfied with T. Nagar? Come to 200‐year‐old Godown Street, once the hub of the textile business in South India.

This street was once open to only wholesale traders, but with the advent of retail giants, this street is missing customers.

You get the same textiles that you can get in T. Nagar, but at a 30‐40% discount.

Highlights : Many imported textiles are available from China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Pakisthan.

Highlights : If you are looking for jazzy dress materials with good workmanship, elegant and chic western wear, you won't come back dissatisfied. you can choose the shop by window shopping.Not many people know about this area, so you have more breathing space.

Burma Bazaar ' Imported Kingdom ''

Ritchie Street 'Chennai 's electronics hub'' From nuts and bolts to motherboards and high‐end gaming chips, everything is available in a bunch of cluttered shops along four or five streets off the busy Anna Salai. Thousands of electronics and computer shops, huddled in pigeon‐hole‐ like spaces, have made the street the electronics capital of the city.

This bazaar is along the road side of Chennai beach station.

There are so many small shops selling mobiles, tvs, audio, video, dvd players, camera, pen drives, electronic items, dress materials, perfumes, leather items, etc, etc at cheap price. Most items are Chinese made except few Malaysian, Singapore, Taiwan, Korean and Indonesia made. Bargain talent is required. The guys who are selling there really might not be knowing about the fake product qualities. So they may be cheating people knowingly or unknowingly. it is better you have a local person with you or you should be in a group.

If you really want to buy an item you have to bargain from half the price.

Highlights: The area has evolved into a place for assembled and branded computers, and now, smartphones, the hottest‐selling products, sold cheaper than at market rates.

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MGM Beach Resort

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ROOMS FROM INR 3500 ­ 4500 4/364 A, Anna Salai, Palavakkam, Chennai ­ 600041.

Ph: + 91 44 2451 5555

ROOMS FROM INR 6000 ­ 12500 No.1/74, East Coast Road, Muttukadu,Chennai ­ 603112.

Ph: + 91 44­3910 2400

ROOMS FROM INR 3000 ­ 7500 No.131, East Coast Road, Mahabalipuram, Chennai ­ 603104.

Ph: + 91 9840378121

Ideal Beach Resort

MGM Eastwoods

Vivanta by Taj Fisherman s Cove

ROOMS FROM INR 5500 ­12000 No.154, Devaneri, ECR Mahabalipuram, Chennai ­ 600104.

Ph: + 91 44 2744 2240

ROOMS FROM INR 3500 ­ 3500 1/240, East Coast Road, Injambakkam, Chennai ­ 600041.

Ph: + 91 44 2449 0660

ROOMS FROM INR 11700 ­19000 Covelong Beach, Kancheepuram Dist, Chennai ­ 603112.

Ph: + 91 44 6741 3333

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best 10 serviced apartments Gem Parc ROOMS FROM INR 2800 No 1, Nageshwara Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai ­ 600034.

Ph: + 91 99620 13786

Hanu Reddy Residences

Remisha

Golden Fruits Business Suites

ROOMS FROM INR 3500 No : 41/19 Poes Garden, No : 6A/24 Wallace Garden, Chennai.

Booking: + 91 44 2466 1021

ROOMS FROM INR 2000 43,Sree devi nagar, Alapakkam.

26, Komakothi Nagar, Valasaravakkam.

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ROOMS FROM INR 2500 No: 10, Mooparappan Street, Burkit Road, T Nagar ­ Chennai 600017.

Ph: + 91 44 2436 6666

Spring Haven

Somerset

Malles Manotaa

ROOMS FROM INR 1930 Balaji Nagar, Royepettah, LIC Colony, Adyar. Chennai.

Booking: + 91 99620 89141

ROOMS FROM INR 4375 No: 94 Sathyadev Avenue.

MRC Nagar, Chennai 600028.

Booking: + 91 44 7100 0001

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Ph: + 91 44 4550 2025

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Phoenix

Star City

ROOMS FROM INR 1800 ­ 3000 Egmore I Harrington Road I Kodampakkam I TNagar Mylapore I Ramapuram I Manapakkam I Saidapet I Adayar Booking : 089510 89510

ROOMS FROM INR 2000 No : 2914,14th Main Road, Shanthy Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai ­ 600040.

Booking: + 91 9894277350

ROOMS FROM INR 2500 T Nagar I Nungambakkam Thiruvanmiyur. Chennai.

Booking: + 91 44 2815 5050

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best 20 deluxe hotels Zen Garden Hotel RROOMS FROM INR 2780 ­ 3336 No.86, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai ­ 600032.

Ph: + 91 44­3091 0100

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Vijay Park

Gokulam Park

Hotel Aadithya

ROOMS FROM INR 1900­2500 12, J N Salai, Inner Ring Road, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600106.

Phone: +91 44 7133 7788

ROOMS FROM INR 2250 ­ 2750 No.67, 1st Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600083.

Ph: + 91 44­2489 1273

ROOMS FROM INR 3000 ­ 5000 No.155/1, Arcot Road, Vadapalani,Chennai 600026.

Ph: + 91 44 2365 0055

Gokulam Park Sabari

Harrisons Hotel

Hotel Chandra Park

ROOMS FROM INR 2975 ­ 3825 No. 33, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Navalur, Chennai 603103 Ph: + 91 44 4744 5000

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Ph: + 91 44 4222 2777

ROOMS FROM INR 2530 ­3000 No: 9, Gandhi irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai 600008.

Ph: + 91 44­2819 1177

Hotel Chennai Deluxe

Hotel Manickam Grand

Hotel Park Plaza

ROOMS FROM INR 2732 ­ 5582 5, E Road, Near Omni bus Stop, Koyambedu, Chennai 600107.

Ph: + 91 44­2479 9911

ROOMS FROM INR 1500 ­3600 No: 30, GST Road, Pallavaram, Chennai 600043.

Ph: + 91 44­4207 6731

ROOMS FROM INR 2500 ­3750 No: 29, Whannels Road,.

Egmore, Chennai 600008.

Ph: + 91 44­3077 7777

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visittamilnadu Marina INN ROOMS FROM INR 1700 ­ 2600 No.55,Gandhi Irwin Road Egmore, Chennai ­ 600008.

Ph: + 91 44­2819 2919

Hotel Maris

The Royal Regency

Hotel Saibala Grand

ROOMS FROM INR 2000 ­ 2500 No.11,Cathedral Road, Chennai­ 600086.

Ph: + 91 44­2811 0541

ROOMS FROM INR 3000 ­ 8500 No: 27, Poonamallee High Road, Periamet, Chennai 600003.

Ph: + 91 44­4934 7777

ROOMS FROM INR 2250 ­3750 No: 06, Pammal Main Road, Pallavaram, Chennai 600043.

Ph: + 91 9841700055

The Checkers

The Legends Chennai

The Mount Manor

ROOMS FROM INR 5500 ­ 21000 No.30, Mount Road, Saidapet, Chennai ­ 600015.

Ph: + 91 44­4399 4399

ROOMS FROM INR 3000 ­5500 No.37, North Boag Road, T Nagar, Chennai ­ 600017.

Ph: + 91 44­4200 4355

ROOMS FROM INR 2326 ­3101 No: 14, GST Road, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai ­ 600016.

Ph: + 91 44­2231 1625

Vestin Park

Hotel Victoria

The Chamiers Park

ROOMS FROM INR 3100 ­ 6000 No.39, Motieth Road, Egmore, Chennai 600008.

Ph: + 91 44­2852 7171

ROOMS FROM INR 3500 ­ 6500 No.3, Kennet lane, Egmore, Chennai 600008.

Ph: + 91 44­2819 0070

ROOMS FROM INR 1728 ­ 2457 No.112, Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Chennai 600035.

Ph: + 91 44 4208 1966

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best 20 premium hotels Aloft Chennai OMR ROOMS FROM INR 4100 ­10000 IT­Expressway ­ No.102, Rajiv Gandhi Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai ­ 600119.

Ph: + 91 44 3966 5500

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Ambassador Pallava

Ambica Empire

Beverly Hotel

ROOMS FROM INR 5000 ­ 14000 No.30, Motieth Road, Egmore, Chennai 600008.

Ph: + 91 44­28554476

ROOMS FROM INR 5200 ­ 12000 No.79, 100 feet Road, Vadapalani, Chennai ­ 600026.

Ph: + 91 44 2362 1818

ROOMS FROM INR 3500 ­ 6500 No.17, Rajarathinam Road, Kilpauk, Chennai ­ 600010.

Ph: + 91 44­2661 2772

Regenta Central Deccan

E Hotel

Fortel

ROOMS FROM INR 4500 ­ 8500 No.36, Royapettah High Road, Chennai ­ 600014.

Ph: + 91 44­6677 3333

ROOMS FROM INR 4180 ­ 7673 Gate 1, Express Avenue Mall, Mount Road, Chennai ­ 600107.

Ph: + 91 44 2846 3333

ROOMS FROM INR 3500 ­ 7500 No.03,Gandhi­Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai ­ 600008.

Ph: + 91 44­3024 2424

Green Park

Holiday Inn Express

Ibis Chennai Sipcot

ROOMS FROM INR 5000 ­ 10500 No.183, N.S.K.Salai, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai ­ 600026.

Ph: + 91 44 6651 5151

ROOMS FROM INR 4180 ­ 5315 Mahindra World City Near Main Entrance Chengalpattu, Chennai ­ 603002.

Ph: + 91 44­4540 6699

ROOMS FROM INR 2800 ­3847 No.34,Old Mahabalipuram Road, Egattur, Chennai ­ 600103.

Ph: + 91 44 6744 4777

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visittamilnadu The Savera ROOMS FROM INR 6500 ­10000 No.146, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road, Chennai ­ 600004.

Ph: + 91 44 2811 4700

Lemon Tree Hotel

Jp Hotel Chennai

Novotel Chennai Sipcot

ROOMS FROM INR 5396 ­ 8999 No.183, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai ­ 600072.

Ph: + 91 44 4423 2323

ROOMS FROM INR 3927 ­ 7055 No.1131, Inner Ring Road, Koyambedu, Chennai ­ 600107.

Ph: + 91 44 6688 8000

ROOMS FROM INR 3414 ­13507 No.36, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Egattur, Chennai ­ 603103.

Ph: + 91 44 6654 5454

Ramada Chennai

SRM Hotel

The Park

ROOMS FROM INR 2900 ­ 5500 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai. 600008.

Ph: + 91 44 3000 4777

ROOMS FROM INR 2900 ­ 5500 No.30, SRM Nagar, Maraimalai Nagar, GST Road, Chennai ­ 603203.

Ph: + 91 44­4743 2000

ROOMS FROM INR 4030 ­18000 No. 601, Anna Salai, Chennai ­ 600006.

Ph: + 91 44 4267 6000

The Park Pod

The Residency

The Spring Hotel

ROOMS FROM INR 3500 ­10000 No.36, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai ­ 600006.

Ph: + 91 44 4295 5555

ROOMS FROM INR 4275 ­ 6000 No.49, GN Chetty Road, Chennai ­ 600017.

Ph: + 91 44 42121122

ROOMS FROM INR 5000 ­12000 No.11, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai ­ 600034.

Ph: + 91 44 4050 9999

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best 20 luxury hotels The Accord Metropolitan ROOMS FROM INR 4000 ­20000 No.35, G.N.Chetty Road, Thiyagara Nagar, Chennai ­600017.

Ph: + 91 44 4391 1000

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Feathers - A Radha Hotel

Courtyard Chennai

Crowne Plaza

ROOMS FROM INR 6800 ­12500 No,4/129 Mount Poonamallee Road Manappakkam, Chennai – 600089, Ph: + 91 44 6677 6969

ROOMS FROM INR 5544 ­13600 No 564, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai ­600018.

Ph: + 91 44 6676 4000

ROOMS FROM INR 7750 ­ 13000 CHENNAI ADYAR PARK, No.132, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai ­ 600018.

Ph: + 91 44 2499 4101

Fortune Select Palms

GRT Grand

Hablis Hotels

ROOMS FROM INR 6618 ­ 13913 No.142, Rajiv Gandhi Road, Thoraipakkam,Chennai ­ 600096.

Ph: + 91 44 3988 4444

ROOMS FROM INR 5750 ­ 9999 No. 120 Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Chennai ­ 600017.

Ph: + 91 44 2815 0500

ROOMS FROM INR 5339 ­ 9000 No.19 GST Road Guindy, Chennai ­ 600032.

Ph: + 91 44 2233 4000

ITC Grand Chola

Hilton Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai

ROOMS FROM INR 8265 ­22895 No : 63, Anna Salai Guindy, Chennai ­ 600032.

Ph: + 91 44 2220 0000

ROOMS FROM INR 5250 ­12500 No: 124/1 J.N Salai Guindy, Chennai ­ 600032.

Ph: + 91 44 2225 5555

ROOMS FROM INR 7250 ­77250 No : 365, Anna Salai Teynampet, Chennai ­ 600018.

Ph: + 91 44 6100 1234

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visittamilnadu The Leela Palace Chennai ROOMS FROM INR 8075 ­17000 MRC Nagar, Adyar Sea Face R A Puram, Chennai ­600028.

Ph: + 91 44 3366 1234

The Rain Tree

The Westin Chennai

The Residency Towers

ROOMS FROM INR 10515 ­30925 ANNASALAI, No: 636 Annasalai Teynampet, Chennai ­600035.

Ph: + 91 44 4393 9999

ROOMS FROM INR 7200 ­40000 No.154, Velachery Main Road, Chennai ­600042.

Ph: + 91 44 6633 3777

ROOMS FROM INR 4850 ­ 8800 No. 115 Sir Thyagaraya Road, T ­ Nagar, Chennai ­ 600017.

Ph: + 91 44 28156363

Le Royal Meridien Chennai

My Fortune Chennai

Radisson Blu Hotel

ROOMS FROM INR 5450 ­26550 No : 1, GST Road, St.Thomas Mount Chennai­600016.

Ph: + 91 44 2231 4343

ROOMS FROM INR 5600 ­ 8600 No: 10, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai­600086.

Ph: + 91 44 2811 0101

ROOMS FROM INR 4001 ­ 30000 Chennai City center, Commander in chief Road, Egmore ,Chennai­600008.

Ph: + 91 44 3040 4444

Park Hyatt Chennai

Taj Coromandel

The Rain Tree

ROOMS FROM INR 6400 ­ 22000 No: 39, Velachery Road, Near Raj Bhavan,Chennai­600032.

Ph: + 91 44 7177 1234

ROOMS FROM INR 7650 ­30600 No 37, Mahatma Ganthi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai ­600034.

Ph: + 91 44 6600 2827

ROOMS FROM INR 6544 ­15218 St Mary’s Road ­ No: 120 ,St Mary’s Road Alwarpet, Chennai ­600018.

Ph: + 91 44 2430 4050

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Barbeque Nation

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AB's - Absolute Barbecues The starters are amazing. Don't miss out on the live counter if you are non veggie. Even for veggies, there are multiple options available.

Happy From Rs.558 per person Location : 45, GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai.

PH:+91 44 35350007. CUISINES : Barbecue & Grill, North Indian, European, Mediterranean Opening Hours :12 Noon to 2:45 PM, 6:30 PM to 10 PM

Grill Box

India’s biggest chain of Barbeque restaurant. If you like north Indian grills & International Barbecues then you must check this place out.

Location : T. Nagar , Vadapalani , Thuraipakkam , Velachery, Nungambakkam. PH: 044 60600000.

Cuisines : Barbecue & Grill ,North Indian, Continental Opening Hours : 12 Noon to 3 PM, 6:30 PM to 10:30 Happy From : Rs.667 per person

Live Charcoal Grill placed at the middle of your table, you can enjoy the fun & experience barbecuing with the starters that will be served to you.

Location : T. Nagar & Mylapore PH:+91 95001 28070.

CUISINES :Barbecue & Grill ,North Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Continental, Seafood Opening Hours : 12 Noon to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 10:30 PM Happy From Rs.570 per person

The Great Kabab Factory

Zaitoon

The service is superb and every kabab they serve is explained before they put it on the plate. Really Good.

Location : Radisson Blu, GST Road & Radisson Blu, Egmore PH:+91 44 22310101.

Cuisines : Barbecue & Grill ,North Indian ,Afghani Opening Hours : 12 Noon to 3 PM, 6:30 PM to 12 Midnight Happy From Rs.1500 per person

If u want to taste good Arabian style food means, zaitoon is best option in Town.

Location : Adyar, Velachery, Anna Nagar East, Royapettah, Nungambakkam PH:+91 44 24527777.

Cuisines : Barbecue & Grill ,Arabian, North Indian, Mughlai, Chinese Opening Hours : 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM Happy From Rs.400 per person

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5 Biryani Kingdoms Dindigul Thalappakatti Biriyani was prepared using superior quality Seeragasamba rice,Thalappakatti Biriyani has been delighting people from the last 50 years.

Location : 20 outlets in and around chennai.Call for the outlet near you. PH:044 ­43519471 .

Cuisines : Biryani, South Indian, North Indian, Chinese, Seafood, Opening Hours : 11 AM to 11 PM Happy From Rs.150 per person

Hotel Junior Kuppanna Serving delicious Seeraga samba Mutton Biriyani since 1960.

LOCATION : T Nagar, Anna Nagar East, Perungudi, Velachery,Virugampakkam, Chromepet, Royapettah, Saidapet, Skywalk Mall, Chandra Metro Mall.

PH:+91 9080080000.

Cuisines : South Indian, Biryani Opening Hours : 12 PM to 10:11 PM Happy From Rs.200 per person

Aasife Biriyani

Ilapuram Biryani

SS Hyderabad Biryani

The Biriyani made at his Centre was both delicious and unique. All the ingredients were prepared

by Mr.Aasife MD. Location : 09 outlets in and around chennai. Call for the outlet near you.

PH:+91 44 4007 4007.

Cuisines : Biryani, North Indian, Chinese, Seafood, Opening Hours : 11 AM to 11 PMHappy From Rs.150 per person

The quantity of the pot biriyani will surprise u for sure!!

Location : Porur, #57/151, Trunk Road, Near Gopala Krishna Threatre, Porur, Chennai PH: 09176577722 Cuisines : Biryani, Andhra Opening Hours : 12 PM to 11:30 PM Happy from Rs.500 /­

One of the Delicious & Spicy chain of Biryani resturant in Chennai.

Location : 18 Branches in Chennai PH: 044 42663799 .

Cuisines : Biriyani, North Indian, Fast Food Opening Hours : 11 AM to 09 PM Happy From Rs.300 per person

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5 Indian Sweets & Snacks Outlets Adayar Ananda Bhevan One the biggest chain of exclusive Indian sweets and savouries outlets in Tamilnadu.

Location : 32 outlets in and around chennai.

Just call for the outlet near you.

PH:044 ­42333333.

Cuisines : Indian sweets & savouries , Indian Vegetarian Food.

Opening Hours : 07 AM to 11 PM

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The Grand Sweets and Snacks This place is truly a grand experience if you are looking for some authentic South Indian snacks and sweets.

Location :10 outlets in and around chennai. Just call for the outlet near you.

PH:044 ­24914213.

Cuisines : Indian sweets & savouries, South Indian Vegetarian Food.

Opening Hours : 07 AM to 9:30 PM

Sri Krishna Sweets

Shree Mithai

Ganga Sweets

Innovater of the world the highly delicious melting magic ? the divine ?Mysurpa?.

Serving delicious Indian sweets & Snacks since 1948.

Location : 24 outlets in and around chennai. Just call for the outlet near you.

PH: 1800 102 234.

Cuisines : Indian sweets & savouries , Indian Vegetarian Food.

Opening Hours : 08 AM to 10 PM

Its serving the palates of sweet lovers with the widest variety of Indian sweets which are prepared with pure ghee and purest ingredients.

Location : 4 outlets in and around chennai. Just call for the outlet near you.

PH:+91 8148045566.

Cuisines : Indian sweets & savouries , Indian Vegetarian Food.

Opening Hours : 10 AM to 11 PM

Every sweet delicacy is passionately prepared by well­experienced chefs who always make use of finest and freshest ingredients and flavors.

Location : 14 outlets in and around chennai. Just call for the outlet near you.

PH: 044 ­42655232.

Cuisines : Indian sweets & savouries , Indian Vegetarian Food.

Opening Hours : 07 AM to 10:30 PM

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best 5 international cuisines Tovo Canteen The food is served on top of classy wooden slabs.. Beautiful. LOCATION : Anna Nagar West , C­43, 2nd Avenue, 12th Main Road, Anna Nagar West, Chennai PH: 044 33011463 Cuisines : Indian , American Opening Hours :11 AM to 11 PM Happy from Rs.600/­

The Cascade Jonah s Bistro ( Chinese Restaurant ) ( Europian Cuisine Restaurant ) Its chain of Chinese restaurants serving delicious chinese food since 1985.

Location : 7 outlets in and around chennai. Just call for the outlet near you Ph: 044 42138851 Cuisines : Chinese Opening Hours :12:30 PM to 2:45 PM, 7:30 PM to 10:45 pm Happy From Rs.500/person

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One of the best europian resturant in chennai, The flavours are good and the service was prompt.

Reservation is best because the place can easily crowded. Location : 147/9, 2nd Avenue, Besant Nagar, Chennai. Ph:044 30853866 Cuisines : Continental Opening Hours:12pm to 11:30pm. Happy From Rs.500/person

Fuji Japanese Restaurant Serving delicious Japanese Cuisine.The interiors are well done with cubicles for a very intimate dining experience.

Location : old 10, New 134, Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Chennai. Ph:044 33011577 Cuisines : Japanese Opening Hours: 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm Happy From Rs.850/person

Absolute Thai Come and experience the Thai hospitality and gastronomic Thai delicacies with individual unique interiors.

Location : No.24, Cenotaph Road, Opposite Lanson Toyota, Teynampet, Chennai Ph:044 30833844 Cuisines : Thailand Opening Hours: 12pm to 3:30pm , 7pm to 11pm Happy From Rs.500/person

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5 Luxuary Dinings Southern Aromas - The Residency Towers Located in The Residency Towers Hotel and well located property for a business Lunch.

LOCATION : T. Nagar, The Residency Towers, 115, Pondy Bazaar, Sir Thyagaraya Road, Chennai. PH: 044 30853941.

Cuisines : South Indian.

Opening Hours : 12Noon to 11:30 PM Happy From Rs.650 per person

Royal Indianaa - The Accord Metropolitan

Southern Spice Taj Coromandel

The Flying Elephant - Park Hyatt

Cafe Mercara Express ITC Grand Chola

Located in the Accord Metropolitan Hotel in T Nagar and well located property for a business lunch.

LOCATION : The Accord Metropolitan Hotel, 35, GN Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai. PH:044 30853874.

Cuisines : South Indian & North Indian.

Opening Hours : 12Noon to 12 Midnight Happy From Rs.800 per person

Best for their South Indian dishes. Elaneer payasam, banana dosa,adai,karandi omelet, appam with Paya, and the main sea food thali it was awesome.

Location : Taj Coromandel, 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

PH: 044 66002827.

Cuisines : South Indian.

Opening Hours : 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, 7 PM to 12 Midnight Happy From Rs.1500 per person

One of the finest resturant in Town. Ambiance ,Food, and service both are brilliant.

Location : Park Hyatt, 39, Velachery Road,Velachery, Chennai PH:044 71771655.

Cuisines : Chinese, Continental,North Indian, Italian,Thai.

Opening Hours : 3:00 PM to 01:00AM Happy From Rs.1750 per person

Very courteous and humble staff, nice ambience, food was awesome and definitely they treat you as a king.

LOCATION : ITC Grand Chola, 63, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai.

PH:044 49065271.

CUISINES : South Indian, North Indian, Cafe, Continental, OPENING HOURS : 24 Hours Happy From Rs.1000 per person

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best 5 regional foods Ente Keralam ( Taste of Kerala ) Its gives you the feeling you enter a traditional Kerala house! The Karimeen Pollichathu (fish curry ) is the most authentic kerala recipie must try.

Location : 1, Poes Garden, Alwarpet, Chennai.

Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar East, Chennai.

I MRC Nagar, RA Puram, Chennai.

PH: 044 32216591 Cuisines : Kerala cuisine.

Opening Hours : 12 Noon to 3:00 PM, 7 PM to 10:30 PM. Happy From Rs.350 per person

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Mana Andhra ( Taste of Andhra Pradesh )

Punjab Grill ( Taste of Punjap )

Rajdhani ( Taste of Rajasthan )

Amdavadi ( Taste of Gujarat)

Taste the authentic Andhra spicy lunch meal. Especially paruppu Podi and ghee is a must try.

Location : 18/24, Khader Nawaskhan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai PH: 044 42106860 Cuisines : Andhra cuisine.

Opening Hours : 12 Noon to 3:30 PM, 7 PM to 11:30 PM. Happy From Rs.350 per person

Taste the cuisines from the royal kitchens of Punjap.

LOCATION : Velachery , UG 31, Upper Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City, 142, Velachery, Chennai PH: +91 7358646945 CUISINES : North Indian OPENING HOURS : 11 AM to 11 PM Happy from Rs.500 /­

A famous place know for its Rajasthani Style Thali.Highlight is jalebi It will serve hot right out of the kitchen, so hot, sweet, fresh and juicy.

LOCATION : Phoenix Market City,1st Floor, Velachery Main Road, Velachery, Chennai.

Express Avenue Mall,3rd Floor, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai. PH: 044 30083312 CUISINES : Rajasthani cuisine.

OPENING HOURS :12 Noon to 3 PM, 7 PM to 11 PM. Happy From Rs.450 per person

A pure Gujarati Vegitarian restaurant. Ambience is perfectly awesome with plants Value for money and hassle free menu.

LOCATION : 23 A, North Boag Road, Next to Pazhamudir Nilayam, T. Nagar, Chennai PH:044 43313353 CUISINES : Gujarati cuisine.

OPENING HOURS : 11 AM to 11 PM. Happy From Rs.300 per person

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best 5 romantic dine outs Bella Ciao Calmly located along the beach road.The ambiance was good and the tables on the garden making it romantic.

Location : Kottivakkam › 4, Shri Krishna Enclave.

PH: 044 24511130. Cuisines : Italian.

Opening Hours : 6 PM to 11:30 PM Happy From Rs.600 per person

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Hola

Board Walk

Sea Crest

Azzuri Bay

Get to know each other better with a romantic candle­light dinner at the beach view rooftop.

LOCATION : Besant Nagar › 6/1, 2nd Floor, 4th Main Road, PH:044 30853576.

CUISINES :Continental, Italian, Mexican.

OPENING HOURS : 11 AM to 11 PM Happy From Rs.600 per person

If you want to take your loved for an dinner, Board walk is just the place. With a serene rooftop, and poolside outdoor seating. this place has quite a romantic setting for a Romantic dinner.

LOCATION : Egmore › Hotel Ramada, Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road.

PH:044 30004777 CUISINES : South Indian, North Indian, Continental, Café OPENING HOURS : 7 PM to 12 Midnight Happy From Rs.750 per person

The most lovely part of the restaurant is ambience, we were feeling extremely good while having dinner and at the same time feeling awesome sea breeze and hearing sound of waves. LOCATION : Muttukadu ›MGM Beach Resort, 1/74, East Coast Road.

PH:+91 8870728921 CUISINES :South Indian, North Indian, Seafood, Chinese, Continental, OPENING HOURS : 7 AM to 11 PM Happy From Rs.800 per person

Wonderful place to have a silent conversation with your loved ones. Rooftop seating, multiple cuisines, Beautifully light at night giving feel good.

LOCATION : Adyar ,13, 1st Crescent Road, Gandhinagar.

PH: 087544 90250.

CUISINES : Italian, Thai, Mediterranean,Chettinad, South Indian, Seafood.

OPENING HOURS : 12.00 ­ 3.00pm & 7:00 ­ 11.00pm.

Happy From Rs.650 per person

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best 5 south indian non veg resturants Anjappar Chettinad Resturant One the biggest chain of Non Veg resturant in Tamilnadu. serving the authentic Southindian Chettinad food.

Location : 20 outlets in and around chennai.Just call for the outlet near you. PH:044 45459595.

Cuisines : Chettinad,South Indian, North Indian, Chinese & Seafood, Opening Hours :12 Noon to 11:30 PM. Happy From Rs.150 per person

Buhari

Jallikattu Restaurant Hotel Virudhunagar

The chicken 65 which is an invention of theirs is a must try. It is delicious. Serving since 1951.

Location : 10 outlets in and around chennai. Just call for the outlet near you.

PH:044 64577172.

Cuisines : South Indian & North Indian Opening Hours : 12 Noon to 11:30 PM. Happy From Rs.250 per person

statisfy your toungue with south indian cultured food from there menu. Serving Southindian Thali with 25 unlimited dishes is a special touch.

Location : T Nagar › 6, Singaravelu Street, Parthasarathi Puram, T Nagar, Chennai PH: 044 2433 9977 Cuisines : South Indian.

OPENING HOURS : 11 AM to 11 PM Happy from Rs.200/­

Typical South Indian chettinadu restaurant which maintains their Quality and taste for years.

Location : T. Nagar › 77, G.N Chetty Road, Panagal Park.

PH: 044 30205537 Cuisines : South Indian & North Indian Opening Hours : 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM Happy from Rs.250/­

Pangali Virundhu A casual dining with authentic Madurai dishes. if you are a spicy food lover means you can try this hotel. Madurai food lovers must try mutton Kari Dosa & Kola urundai its awesome.

Location : Thirumullaivoyal› Just Buy Cycles Building, No. 6/A,Thirumullaivoyal Chennai.

PH: 099620 00402.

CUISINES : South Indian, OPENING HOURS : 11 AM to 12:00 AM Happy From Rs.400 per person

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best 5 south indian veg resturants Hotel Saravana Bhavan One the biggest chain of southindian veg resturant in Tamilnadu. serving the authentic Tamilnadu food and the quality of food they prepare is really good.

LOCATION : 28 outlets in and around chennai.

Just call for the outlet near you.

PH:044 24732677.

CUISINES : South Indian & North Indian.

OPENING HOURS : 07 AM to 11 PM Happy From Rs.150 per person

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Annalakshmi Restaurant One of those perfect family Veg restaurants with a really nice ambience. Have a bunch of buffet options as well as an a la carte.LOCATION : Egmore 18/3, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road, Next To Rani Meyyammai Hall, Egmore, Chennai , PH: 044 42141210.

CUISINES : South Indian, North Indian.

OPENING HOURS : 12Noon to 09:30 PM Happy from Rs.400/­

ID This pure vegetarian modern & contemporary restaurant serves a host of Pure south Indian delicacies.

LOCATION : Sathyam Cinemas Complex, Royapettah.

Phoenix Market City, Velachery. Forum Vijaya Mall, Vadapalani.

PH: 044­4392 0346 CUISINES : South Indian OPENING HOURS : 11 AM to 11 PM Happy from Rs.100/­

Krishnavillasam The Home Of Classics

Annalaya Veg Restaurant

The place where you can get tasty south Indian meals!

The payasam they serve is just WOW! LOCATION : 11, 1st Floor, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai Forum Vijaya Mall, Vadapalani.

PH: 044 30853858 CUISINES : South Indian, North Indian, Chinese OPENING HOURS : 8 AM to 11:30 PM Happy from Rs.300/­

Must try South Indian veg restaurant with innovative menu and surprisingly unique taste.

LOCATION : Nungambakkam › 14, Jaganathan Road, PH: 044 33011532.

CUISINES : South Indian, North Indian, Chinese OPENING HOURS : 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM Happy from Rs.300/­

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best 5 themed resturants Ciclo Cafe A bicycle themed restaurant. The view was amazing with greenery all around. its one of the best theme restaurants in Chennai with good food.

LOCATION : Kotturpuram › 47, Gandhi Mandapam Road.

PH:044 30853800 CUISINES : Cafe, Continental, Italian OPENING HOURS : 11AM to 11PM Happy From Rs.550 per person

Chokhi Dhani It's a treat to eye to see a mini Rajasthan that to be at Chennai ! Not only food it's about a place for a day out with loads of Fun and activities.

Serving Rajasthani culture & Cuisine at its best.

LOCATION : Poonamalle › NH­4, Kevlur Road, Near Queensland Theme Park, Sriperumbudur, PH: +91 8056006677.

Cuisines : Rajasthani Opening Hours : 4 PM to 11 PM Happy From Rs.550 per person

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Animal Kingdom

Haunted

Superstar Pizza

The whole cave like jungle theme was well camouflaged with the dim lighting and interiors did a fabulous job on portraying its core theme.

Good place to have a buffet also it's very cost efffective.

Location :Adyar 44, 1st Main Road, Near Fortis Hospital.PH:+91 9840999555.

Cuisines : South Indian,Thai.

North Indian, Chinese, Continental, Opening Hours : 12 AM to 3 PM, 7 PM to 11 PM Happy From Rs.249 per person

Haunted is a horror themed restaurant to start off. The quantities served were really impressive and the pricing was also reasonable.

LOCATION : Anna Nagar East › 273, F13, New Number 71, 2nd Main Road, Chennai.

PH : 044 33011452 CUISINES : North Indian, Italian, Chinese, Arabian OPENING HOURS : 12:00 PM to 11 PM Happy from Rs.450/­

A superstar Rajnikanth themed pizza outlet in chennai ,All their names of pizzas has a reference to either the movie or character played by Rajnikanth.Coming to the food, the pizza was delicious.

LOCATION : Perungudi › 9/2C, Dr. M.G.R Salai, Kandhanchavadi, Taramani. PH:+91 8122246222.

CUISINES : Pizza, Italian, Fast Food OPENING HOURS : 12 Noon to 10 PM Happy From Rs.150 per person

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5 malls in chennai

+ best

Express Avenue Express Avenue it's a mixture of shopping, business, and leisure. The 10 acres mall with international brands outlets, Largest food court, Fun city , Escape cinemas , E Hotel and much more. Highlights: accessibility, food, variety of shops, year full of events.

Location : No. 2 , Club House Road, Royapettah, Chennai­ 600002. Phone:044 2846 4646 Hours: Open today · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Phoenix Marketcity

Forum Vijaya Mall

Phoenix Market City is located in Velachery and the mall is one of the newest and largest mall in chennai. In Phoenix there are many more international brands available and some of the latest eateries in Chennai. The Hard Rock Cafe is one of the notable restaurants there, Starbucks there is amazing with an awesome decor. And the biggest attraction is Luxe cinemas. Location : 142, Velachery Main Road, Near Gurunanak College, Velachery, Chennai, 600042 Phone: 044 3008 3008 Hours: Open today · 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The mall located at Vadapalani and is one of the best and crowded malls in Chennai. They have several big shops and show rooms like Marks n Spencer's, lifestyle, RMKV ,West side, apple store. Kalaniketan, etc. There is a Fun City at Level 3 and 4 and Toy Train running in the Ground Floor for entertaining Children. Apart from Food Court, several veg and non veg restaurants are available which serves both South and North tasty food. Lot of activities being conducted here.

Location : 183, NSK Salai, Arcot Road, Green Park Private Entrance, Vadapalani, Chennai 600026. Phone: 044 4904 9000 Hours: Open today · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

VR Mall Chennai

Chennai Citi Center

Located in the up­market neighbourhood of Anna Nagar, the Centre offers 2 million sq. ft. of high quality retail, a PVR ten screen cinema including a large screen format PX[L] and a plethora of F&B options. The Centre, with its design also pays homage to the soaring gopurams of the temples of Tamil Nadu and the technicolour of the Madras check. This LEED Gold Pre­Certified Centre, forms the strategic focus of a 42­acre mixed­use development. Packed with distinctive zones, this Centre, isn't only about shopping and great food, but also about a state of the art co­working space, a boutique hotel and unique venues for celebrations, large & small.

Location : Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 600040 Chennai Phone: 044 66705555 Hours: Open today · 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

This is a mall closely located at the world's second longest natural urban beach Marina Beach , just 10 min walk from the Beach. This is a mall with Inox multiplex in it , and has lots of clothing shops and a big food court . Some of the shops in the corridors have good stuff.. like jewellery, watch etc. For kids fun city is there. landmark store is a main thing in this mall, and the roof top at above the food court is really a great view, Nice mall to spend time with family and loved ones .

Location : No.10 & 11 Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004. Phone: 044 2847 7666 Hours: Open today · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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best 5 art galleries + in chennai

The Cholamandal Artists Village The Cholamandal Artists’ Village is an idyllic place located on 10 acres of land, about nine km from Chennai, situated in the East coast Road. Being India’s largest self­supporting artists’ village and one of the most successful in Asia, this beautiful village is truly a magnum opus of contemporary art. It is equipped with all that is needed for an arts village. visit several art galleries housing an extraordinary collection of artwork especially paintings and Sculptures. with the permission of the management you can Interact with the artists and witness them creating artwork in the village.

Location: East Coast Road, Injambakkam, Palavakkam, Chennai­600115 Contact: 044 2449 0092 Timings: 09:00AM to 06:30AM Price Range: Rs.4000­ Rs.2000000/­

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Poompuhar Art Gallery This is a shop run by the state government under Tamilnadu Handicrafts Development Corporation . Selling traditional craft items. It is government run, hence the prices are right and their quality is assured as they are sourced from the artisans all over the state.

You get to see all that under the same roof. It is situated on the most important Mount Road or AnnaSalai as it is called now.

Location: No818, Anna Salai , Mount Road, Chennai­600002 Contact: 044 2852 0624 Timings: 10:00AM to 08:00 PM (Sunday Holiday) Price Range: Rs.20 ­ Rs.4000000 /­

visittamilnadu M.Rm.Rm Foundation M.Rm.Rm Foundation for their dedication and its staff for the unstinted support in reviving the Chettinad arts, crafts and culture. Elegantly displayed finest palm leaf baskets with historical musings in one section and in the other section of the bungalow, a riot of color, dash of designs, vying for the attention of the discerning eye for the sheer exuberance of the Chettinad Crafts played out on Sandhagi sarees and palm leaf baskets that are in varied shapes, sizes, hues and shades.

Truly lovely In addition.

Location: No 70 , MRC Nagar Main Road, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai­600028.

Contact: 044 2462 2505 Timings: 10:00AM to 05:30PM (Sunday Holiday) Price Range: Rs.100 ­ Rs.35000 /­

“MayaVrksa” When you spend time at MayaVrksa, you will immerse yourself in a completely different world of arts and crafts; so original and natural to realize what artisans and artist's different traditions has to bring to our community. As stunning addition to your home, office or one­of­a­kind gifts for any occasion, the works that they showcase are bound to capture the spirit of tradition and show uniqueness in what you choose. Every piece of art that they choose to display is just not authentic; make sure they are authentically unique and good.

Location: 9 Sabari Nagar 2nd Main Road ,Porur, Chennai 600116.

Contact: +91 9566059181 Timings: 09:30AM to 05:30 PM (Sunday Holiday) Price Range: Rs.100 ­ Rs.35000 /­

Rani arts & Teak Rani Arts & Teak was started with a vision to cater to the domestic market with exclusive handicrafts products from the length and the breadth of the country.

The product range includes handicrafts from different parts of India, along with handcrafted Colonial style furniture in precious tropical wood such as Burma Teak, Mahogany and Rosewood. They are specialize in exclusive custom made furniture to suit the customer’s taste and budget. Also ship the items purchased from stores to anywhere in the world. The 6000 sq ft showroom at Chetpet,in Chennai houses a wide range of products like Colonial furniture, fashion Jewellery, metal crafts, wooden handicrafts, silver artwares,Textiles, Glass Artwares, Paintings, Carpets and Dhurries, gift articles, collectibles, antique reproductions, etc.

Location: 8, Nowroji Road East West, Chetpet, Chennai – 600031.

Contact: 044 4286 7800 Timings: 10:30AM to 07:30 PM (Sunday Holiday) Price Range: Rs.20 ­ Rs.4000000 /­

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