Chennai Tourism
Excursions in Chennai
Kishkintha
The first theme amusement Park "Kishkintha" near Chennai. Situated
28.km. south of Chennai near Tambaram spreadover 110 acres, Kishkintha Park
offers various exciting rides and attractions. Timings: Weekdays: 11.00 am to
7.00 pm Sundays and holidays: 10.00 am to 8.00 pm
Vandalur
The sprawling 1,265 - acre Anna Zoological Park is the biggest in South Asia
and is building up a superb collection of tropical mammals, birds and reptiles
amongst others. The enclosures for the animals are located in natural surroundings
with vast areas for the animals to move freely. Bicycles are available for hire
to see the zoo on the wheel. Timing: Weekdays 11.00 am to 7.00 pm. Sunday and
Holidays: 10.00am to 8.00pm.
MGM Dizzy World
One more children's amusement park has come up on a 27- acre site at Muttukkadu
enroute to Mamallapuram. Water Chute, Parachute Tower, Pirate Boat, Striking
Boat, and a 110 feet "Dizee Shake" Challenger and Visual Reality are
some of the important attractions out of the 37 attractions of the park. Timing:
10.30 am. to 9.00 pm.
Little Folks
An amusement complex for children named the ""Little Folks" is
situated 8 kms before Mahabalipuram. This park offers a wide range of entertainment
which includes an open air theatre. Timing Weekdays: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm. Weekends
and holidays: 10.00am to 8.00 pm.
V.G.P. Golden Beach Resort
This is a very skillfully planed beach resort geared to entertain the visitor
with sculptured vignettes from the past, folk dances and enthnic sea food cuisine.
Its unique stretch of spotlessly clean golden sand is a warm invitation to sun-bathers
and the surf beckons the sea-bather. The V.G.P. Art centre, a part of the resort
complex, sells merchandise ranging from sea shells to rural handicrafts.
Dakshina Chitra
Dakshina Chitra is a unique Heritage village situated at Muttukadu on the new
Mamallapuram Coastal Road, 20km. from Chennai. Dakshina Chitra offers the visitors
an unforgettable and authentic insight into the life-styles of the diverse people
of south India. The traditional crafdtsmen and folk artists are seen at work
in the settings representing the century-old houses and worksports of the crafts
community. Tamil Nadu and Kerala sections are presently open to the public.
Facilities include Craft shop and canteen.
Crocodile Bank
Several species of Indian and African crocodiles and alligators bred in captivity
are kept here in open pools. Visitors can view the reptiles from close but safe
proximity. There is also a small snake farm here that conducts demonstrations
of venom extraction.
Muttukadu Boat House
Situated on the edge of backwaters, this place has facilities for boating and
wind-surfing. There is also a TTDC restaurant offering light refreshments.
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