Ram Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 I wish I could help but as surprising as it might sound, I've been to the Mahabs only once in my entire life and that too, when I was a very small kid. But what kind of trip are you looking at? Do you plan just a day's worth of sight-seeing or do you intend to set camp for a couple of days and totally explore the place?
Desi Cartman Posted November 21, 2010 Author Posted November 21, 2010 I wish I could help but as surprising as it might sound, I've been to the Mahabs only once in my entire life and that too, when I was a very small kid. But what kind of trip are you looking at? Do you plan just a day's worth of sight-seeing or do you intend to set camp for a couple of days and totally explore the place? we intend to spend 4 nights there in a luxury resort. we have 3 kids with us so would prefer to spend most time in the resort itself. Of course we will go out for sightseeing and visit the local market. we may get to spend few hours in chennai on the way back , so please suggest the best place in chennai to visit
b555 Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 madurai meenakshi temple is a must visit if u can make up some time for it one of the most amazing temples of india
EnterTheVoid Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 You'll be spat on if you speak hindi. Those southies are weird man :dontknow: Its troooe. :nervous:
Ram Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 we intend to spend 4 nights there in a luxury resort. we have 3 kids with us so would prefer to spend most time in the resort itself. Of course we will go out for sightseeing and visit the local market. we may get to spend few hours in chennai on the way back , so please suggest the best place in chennai to visit If you're willing to shell out big money for the big brands (Taj, Fisheman's cove etc..), I can help you because one of my buddies did just that, only months ago. I will talk to him and let you know whatever I can. As far as Chennai sight-seeing goes, its not its like D.C or NYC, where you have a list of places you just tick off (I am sure there's one such list for Chennai as well, but it wont excite us Desis..). But you should definitely spend some time taking in the local culture. Chennai is very different to the other metros in the sense that the local culture is still very vibrant and thriving. So you go around, just absorbing the sights and sounds of the city - The marina beach, the t.nager shopping district, the 100s of temples that dot the city etc. P.S; I am not kidding when I say this Desi man, I literally wish I was in Chennai when you were visiting. I'd literally take you around the different by-lanes and alleys. :icflove:
The Dark Horse Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 There is nothing like you'll be spat on if u speak hindi :P Only thing is they'll try to bargain some money, taking advantage of your language barrier(or if ur new to the place):D
Aaku Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 I hope northie gonna get pwned. Bad southie :poink: P.S; I am not kidding when I say this Desi man, I literally wish I was in Chennai when you were visiting. I'd literally take you around the different by-lanes and alleys. :icflove: Good southie :icflove:
Zap_Brannigan Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 There are a few theme parks in that area but nothing else apart from that you could do as a family..
EnterTheVoid Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 When are you going to South India. Don't tell me its this boxing day :mad:
achilles Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 LOLZ @ Aaku's post :winky: Daaku's posts are phunny at times :om:
fineleg Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 I dont know how old the other kids are (I know yours is an infant and cant enjoy too many things). There is a crocodile park around the area. Some kids like to see crocs. These parks are situated in the scenic East Coat Road. Head in the direction of Mahabalipuram and you will find the Crocodile Park of Chennai - home to several species of Indian and African crocodiles and alligators. Started in 1976 by herpetologist Romulus Whitaker, the Crocodile Park is spread over 3.2 hectares of lush vegetation. The Crocodile Bank in Chennai is the largest crocodile-breeding site in the country. Several species of African and Indian crocodiles and alligators are bred in captivity. This park seeks to spread awareness of the ecological role played by crocodiles in selectively feeding on sick and weak and injured fish. Projects are conducted on the biology and study of crocodiles, turtles and lizards. Visitors to the Crocodile Park in Chennai can view the various alligator and crocodile species lazing about in the open pools. Be it the Mugger or Marsh variety of crocodiles found in the lowland waters or the Gharials (crocodiles with the longest jaw), the Crocodile bank is home to nearly 7000 inmates. Other species of crocodiles found in the Crocodile Park in Chennai - Morlet's crocodile from Mexico, American Alligator, Dwarf crocodile from Africa and the Siamese crocodile. Visitors can collect interesting trivia and information about these species. The Crocodile Bank also has a snake farm, where anti-venom is produced. Demonstrations of venom extraction draw considerable crowds.
fineleg Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Also - there is Boating, Relaxation at this Lake. Muttukadu http://www.chennai.org.uk/excursions/muttukadu.html 36 km from Chennai
RamP Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 daisy. one other thing you can try is the 'prarthana drive in theatre'. i'm not sure whether you have been to any drive in theatres anywhere else. it will be a good experience for the family. you can go and park the car in front of the massive screen ad watch the movie literally sitting inside your car itself. if there ar more than 2 people carry some stuff to spread in front of the car, pillows ans stuff so that kids can sit on the floor and watch. there isa drive in restaurant as well. the staff will take orders and serve right at your car. dont miss this. hopefully there is a hindi/eng movie when you visit
RamP Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 prarathana is on the east cost road, about 10 kms from chennai and about 40 kms from mahapalipuram
Guest Gunner Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Daaku's posts are phunny at times :om: Yours are the most funny, it never fails to crack me up. :cantstop:
achilles Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Yours are the most funny' date=' it never fails to crack me up. :cantstop:[/quote'] Thank you good Sir. Unfortunately I don't read yours more often. That would make the ignore list useless.
Guest Gunner Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Thank you good Sir. Unfortunately I don't read yours more often. That would make the ignore list useless. You apparently do why else would you respond? :cantstop:
achilles Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 You apparently do why else would you respond? :cantstop: Pardon me, I forgot you like having the last word.
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