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Chokhi Dhani - Rajasthani Village in Chennai

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Dated : 3rd November 2019 Crew : Madhu, Naga, Jagan, Ravi Chokhi Dhani is a place where the ambiance reflects the Rajasthani culture. We almost travelled for 3 hours in bus to reach the place. It is very far from the place where we are staying. First we reached Tambaram(bus fare - INR 22), then to Sriperubudhur(bus fare - INR - 39) and then to the Chokhi Dhani(bus fare - INR 15). Bus conductors will help to get you down near to the Chokhi Dhani. Another landmark is Rajya lakshmi Engineering college, which is on the way to Chokhi Dhani. But it is worth to travel for 3 hours. Chokhi Dhani : Timings : 4 .00 PM to 10 PM Ticket Fare :  INR 600 - 800(Three categories of price). For more about pricing, WhatsApp "Hi" to 8056006677. How to Reach:  Buses available from Sriperumbudhur Best time to Visit:  Reach as early as possible by 4 PM Duration:  3-4 hours Highlights:  Camel Rides, Bhul Bhuliya, Snake & Ladder & Manuhaar. Website:  https://www.chokhidhanichen

Chennai Museum, Egmore

Crew : Naga and Ravi's Family Dated : The museum plan has been postponing for long time, finally we made a time to visit the place. Even though we have limited time, we tried to cover all the places of the museums. Chennai Museum, Egmore : Timings : 9.30 AM to 5 PM Ticket Fare : INR 15 How to Reach: Very limited buses available. Take an auto instead. Best time to Visit: By Noon Duration:  4-5 hours Highlights:  Paintings, Zoology, Carvings etc., Sthalapuranam : The proposal for a Museum in Madras was mooted by the Madras Literary Society in 1846 AD and Sir Henry Pottinger, the then Governor, obtained the sanction of the Court of Directors of the East India Company in London. In January 1851 AD, Dr. Edward Balfour, Medical Officer of the Governor's Body guard was appointed as the First Officer in charge of the Government Museum. The notification in the Fort St. George Gazetteer dated 29th April 1851 AD contained the first announcement regarding the opening of t

Kanchipuram

Crew : Naga and Ravi's family Dated : On one fine day we planned to go to Kanchipuram. Initially we thought we should complete all the five main temples by lunch time and should reach the kanchi as early as possible. I remember we used to go to Kanchi by taking a bus at Adyar(which starts from Tambaram). But those bus services has not been running now. We went to the Sriperumbudhur and then took Kanchi buses. It is a 2-3 hours journey. There were so many autos available which provides a tour to the 5 temples for a charge of INR 300. But we resisted them and take on by self. First we visited the Ekambareshwar alayam, which is near. Sri Ekambareshwar Temple, Kanchipuram : Timings :  5.30 AM to 10 PM Ticket Fare :  Free How to Reach: Buses available from Tambaram Best time to Visit:  Anytime Duration:  1 hour Highlights: One of the panchabootha sthalam's Sthalapuranam :  Ekambareswarar Temple (Ekambaranathar Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva,

Annavaram

Crew - Naga family Dated - 14th Feb 2019 We started from Chennai to Annavaram by train. We reached Annavaram station by 8 AM. By the time, the temple bus was ready. It charged 15 rupees to the main temple. We booked a room in the down hill. All the rooms check in time will be 4.00 PM from booked date to next day 2.00 PM(22 hours). Till the time, we completed our mundane tasks and made free darshanam and ate in the Annadanam. Then started to the Down hill by 5.00 PM. The cottages are fine but take a print out of receipt. The cottages are not made online. After so much struggle, took a print out of receipt and checked in to the room. After bath, we ate in near by small hotels. We feared that whether we need a print out for the Vratham ticket too. Nobody haven't given the proper information. The later day, we went to Devasthanam Office and try to enquire. The mediator helped to show where to get the authorized slip in case if you haven't taken print out. They ha