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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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M G M Dizzy world
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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