Kishkintha
The first amusement theme park Kishkintha, is near Chennai. It is
situated 28 Kms south of Chennai near Tambaram. It spreads over
an area of 110 acres. Kishkintha park offers exciting rides and
attractions. Timings: week days 11 am to 7 pm. Sunday and Holidays
11 am to 8 pm.
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This amusement park is situated at Muttukkadu, enroute to Mamallapuram.
Timings: 10.30 am to 9 pm. |
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Dakshina Chitra
It is a unique heritage village situated at Muttukadu on the new
Mamallapuram Coastal Road, 20 Km from Chennai. It offers the visitor
an unforgettable and authentic insight into the lifestyles of the
diverse people of South India.
The
Arts and Crafts village, Dakshina chitra narrate the story of the
South Indian Culture. The Tamil history, language and way of life
can be experienced with a guided tour. Architecture of the past
200 years is represented in the real rural setting. Every house
is typical of its own professional group. Traders, potters, weavers,
and others working in the traditional way make exquisite pottery,
baskets, and carved stone items, some of which are for sale. The
center is now developed to include the cultural replicas from all
four states of South India. The folk and classical dance performances
can be seen here.
For
a arranged tour you can contact: The Madras craft Foundation,
G3, 6 Urur Olcott Road, Besant Nagar, Madras 603112.
Visit: Working days except tuesday: Time 09.45 to 18.00,
saturday and sunday time 10.00 to 18.00.
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