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Vedanthangal is around 100 KMs from Chennai near Chenglepet and is popular for the Birds Nesting Sanctuary. Closer to Vedanthangal is Karikili, another newly opened Bird Sanctuary. Amidst these Bird Santuaries, there is a Campsite with easy access for a smaller vehicle to a big bus, clean toilets, comfortable swiss tents, 4* Hotel like Toilets complex, Spacious Conference rooms, Mango Farm and much more. More than that an Army Captain provides Outbound Training for Students, Families and Corporate employees.  Do you feel like camping here? Why should you choose Vedanthangal Campsite? School Trip / Corporate Outbound Training / College Trip / Family Outing Activities like Stargazing, Birdwatching, Adventure Activities, Trekking and much more Seeing Mango Farm, Visiting Bird Sanctuaries Much more Cost Check with us Booking guidelines To get queries / booking, please contact / message us on +917305363999 / contact.keyterns@gmail.com or WhatsApp. Alternatively, kindly submit this simple form. We will get back in 24 hours.

Rahul Dravid, popular Cricketer and Prakash Padukone, the popular Badminton Player started Padukone – Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE) in Bengaluru to promote sports with world class amenities. We are promoting Sports Trip in collaboration with Padukone – Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE). Rahul Dravid Prakash Padukone     Join us and unleash the sportsperson potential of your students today! We propose this trip as it helps students to be strong sports persons. This trip will provide foundation training and experience not only to become a sports person but also to become a powerful personality in their life. Also, this trip is convenient for the following reasons. 1 Hour flying from Chennai to Bengaluru with direct flights Padukone – Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE) center is located closer to the airport Center has world class amenities with excellent stay facilities. Weather is pleasant in late September - Max 28, Min 20 Cost p/p - Starts from ~Rs.1000 (Day's trip within city) Cost p/p per day for Bengaluru Trip - ~Rs.8000 Inclusions Stay with all meals AC Bus Transfers from Bengaluru airport / Railway Station to center, center to Bengaluru airport / Railway Station  1 KeyTerns Manager Exclusions Airfare - Chennai - Bengaluru - Chennai Any other transport or meals other than covered in inclusions Any other sports or event included in the itinerary. Any entry fee at any place during the outing Anything not in Inclusions. NOTES Cost given is for the itinerary and inclusions. If there is a change in itinerary or inclusions, the cost will change. Itinerary can be changed based on preference. Payment Terms : To be given later. Cancellation Policy and Refund Terms - To be given later Additional charges and management fee will be charged for any additional or special events and programs held within the centre. Itinerary Itinerary can be customized. It may include Sports Coach talking about the preparation to be a sportsman, walking through the campus, teaching any of the sports like Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket, Squash, Swimming, Beach Volleyball, Table Tennis, and Football, There can also be a Storytelling / Movie Screening. There will be warm up, and fitness exercises like jogging every day How to Book? Contact us -  Chat on Website /  Submit requirement / +918925156565 /  WhatsApp / contact@keyterns.com Annexure - Photos Facilities Cricket and Football Fields       Stay and Food         PC - Centre for Sports, Bengaluru About KeyTerns KeyTerns is a destination, experiential and educational travel provider with a focus on the following. Experiential Travel in Birding, Heritage & Culture, Experiential Stays, Adventure & Wildlife, Destination Celebration, Architectural, Leisure, Wellness, Geo-heritage, Spiritual, Eco, Cruise, Educational Travel - Learning trips for Schools, Colleges and Training Institutes KeyTerns is a member of Adventure Tour Operators Association

Theme: Heritage Photography Embark on an exhilarating journey of artistic discovery and cultural immersion with our exclusive Heritage Photography itinerary. Prepare to be captivated as we explore the rich tapestry of history and architectural marvels nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal. Guided by seasoned experts in both heritage and photography, you'll unlock the secrets of visual storytelling while capturing the soul-stirring beauty of these iconic heritage sites. Get ready to ignite your creativity and embark on an unforgettable adventure that promises to inspire, educate, and leave you spellbound. Why Choose This Photography-themed Trip? Learn Photography Art and Techniques: Gain invaluable insights into photography techniques and composition while honing your skills amidst stunning heritage backdrops. Capture the Beauty of Heritage: Experience the magic of preserving heritage through photography. From intricate sculptures to majestic temples, uncover the art, culture, and history etched into every structure. Discover Heritage: Engage in immersive sessions led by our Educator, where you'll unravel the mythological, architectural, archaeological, and historical aspects of these iconic monuments. Destinations Highlights: Badami: Explore the 6th-century rock-cut monuments and structural temples nestled at the foot of rugged, red sandstone outcrops around Agastya Lake. Delight in the photographic opportunities that abound, including captivating night photography. Aihole: Wander through the quaint village of Aihole, renowned for its ancient fort, temples, and intricate stone artwork set amidst picturesque farmlands and sandstone hills. Pattadakal: Marvel at the UNESCO-listed monument of Pattadakal, where exquisite temple architecture and intricate carvings tell tales of a bygone era. Itinerary Day 1, Chennai - Arrival in Hubli and Transfer to Badami Arrive at Hubli (7:50 AM – 12:35 PM Chennai (MAA)–Hubli Airport (HBX) 1 stopover After lunch, transfer to Badami (Approx. 110 km - 3 hours by road). Check-in at the hotel Do activities in the evening Attend Interactive Workshops about the theme (Heritage & Photography) and photography guidelines. Solving historical mystery - Vatapi Dinner and overnight stay in Badami.   Day 2, Exploring Badami's History Through Lens After Breakfast, visit Badami Caves, renowned for their rock-cut temples and intricate sculptures.  Seeing - Observe the architecture while capturing images. Learning - Learn History, Architecture, Archaeological and mythological aspects of monuments, caves and sculptures from the Heritage Educator and attend hands-on photography workshop conducted by the Educator, focusing on composition, lighting, and framing techniques. Students also learn Ramayana stories from the sculpture Doing:  Take photos based on the learning from the expert,  Play Treasure / Scavenger Hunt Games on icons (Bore and Board Game)”, Journalling Back to the hotel. Photos analysis of the day with the expert Dinner and overnight stay in Badami. Activities See Badami Caves See Badami Temple See Badami Caves Learn about Badami Do Educator given activities Take photograph of Badami Day 3, Temple Architecture Photowalk in Aihole After Breakfast, leave for Aihole (Approx. 40 km - 1 hour by road). Seeing: Explore the temples of Aihole, known as the "Cradle of Indian Architecture.". Learning  Learn the history and the mythology story of the temple and sculpture,  Guided photowalk with the curator, providing insights into capturing the essence of temple architecture through photography. Students also learn Ramayana stories from the sculpture Doing  Identify old temples and document the features. Students to participate in Quiz, Historical Reenactment - doing mudras (postures)  Students capture images highlighting architectural details and symmetry based on the practical session on photography. Return to Badami in the evening -  (Approx. 40 km - 1 hour by road).  Photos analysis of the day with the curator Dinner and overnight stay in Badami. Activities Aihole Aihole temple roof Aihole old temple Day 4, Heritage Photography in Pattadakal After the delicious Breakfast, depart for Pattadakal (~20 km - 30 minutes by road). Seeing - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pattadakal, renowned for its group of temples. Students focus on capturing the grandeur and intricate carvings of the temples. Watching Cultural Performances if any.  Learning - Guided photography tour with the curator, highlighting composition techniques and the use of natural light. Students also learn Ramayana stories from the sculpture. Learn the distinct feature of Chalukya architecture,  Doing - Portrait photography session, where students capture portraits of each other against the backdrop of Pattadakal's temples. Return to Badami stay place - (~20 km - 30 minutes by road) Photos analysis of the day with the curator Dinner and overnight stay in Badami. Activities Learn about Pattdakal Do Educator given activities Take photograph of Pattdakal Day 5, Free Day for Photography Exploration Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day for students to explore Badami and its surroundings - for photography opportunities. Optional activities such as visiting local markets or capturing street life in Badami, flower garland arrangements, traditional dress, yakshagana program, Sanskrit scholars,     Lunch at local restaurants. Photos analysis of the day with the curator Dinner a a restaurant Overnight stay in Badami. Activities Take Night Photo Take Photo Explore Caves again Day 6, Travel back to Destination with fine memories   Annexure - Photos Morpho Banashree Resort, Badami     About KeyTerns KeyTerns is a destination, experiential and educational travel provider with a focus on the following. Experiential Travel in Birding, Heritage & Culture, Experiential Stays, Adventure & Wildlife, Destination Celebration, Architectural, Leisure, Wellness, Geo-heritage, Spiritual, Eco, Cruise, Honeymoon Educational Travel - Learning trips for Schools, Colleges and Training Institutes

Themes of the Trip - Geology, Mountaineering and Heritage Gandikota (India’s Grand Canyon) and Belum (India’s 2nd largest underground cave) in Andhra Pradesh boast million-year-old geological marvels, with some formations dating back 2 billion years. Your experience will revolve around themes such as Geology, Mountaineering, and Heritage. You'll have the opportunity to: Explore rocks and caves, learning about their formation and participating in games. Listen to mountaineering stories from climbers who conquered Everest and Kilimanjaro, gaining insights into trekking and engaging in activities such as Bouldering, Ziplining, Trekking, Cave Exploration, Boating, Rappelling, and various games. Wander through a 12th-century fort adorned with Temples, a Mosque, a Granary, and a Jail, delving into its heritage stories and participating in games. Inclusions Stay inside the Sports Academy, Gandikota 5 Nights 6 Days: Multiple Non-AC rooms in bunk beds to accommodate 6 to 8 persons in each room. Neat & Clean Common Washrooms for Men and Women Separately. Campfire.  All Meals with 2 times egg, 2 times chicken and 1 time Biryani during Dinner. Coffee / Tea with Snacks in the evening Transport - AC Bus for the route Kadapa - Gandikota - Belum - Gandikota - Kadapa Accompanying KeyTerns Manager, All entry fees  GST Exclusions Any Recce cost, Anything not in Inclusions. Notes Cost given is for the itinerary, specific number of persons and inclusions. If there is a change, the cost will change. Payment Terms / Schedule: To be given later Cancellation Policy and Refund Terms: To be given later Itinerary Day 1, Sun 22 Sep 2024 Chennai - Gandikota Fly from Chennai (10:00 AM) to Kadapa (11:10 AM), Travel in an AC bus to Gandikota (2 Hrs, 80 KMs) with Lunch on the way, Check in by 3 PM.  Activities In the evening, walk to see different rocks, Sunset, and Fort wall and play games,   Do “Rockside Walk” See Sunset Walk around Fort wall   Day 2, Mon 23 Sep 2024 Gandikota (No road trip) Activities Pennar River Trek (3 Hrs) Boating in River Pennar Adventure Activities     Day 3, Tue 24 Sep 2024 Gandikota Activities Sunrise point Trek to explore different places Gorge view Gorge view Sunset view Mountaineering Stories   Day 4, Wed 25 Sep 2024 Gandikota Activities India’s 2nd largest underground cave at Belum   Day 5, Thu 26 Sep 2024 Gandikota Activities Rappelling Bouldering ATV Fort walk - Masjid Fort Walk - Temple Fort Walk- Entrance   Day 6, Fri 27 Sep 2024 Gandikota Reach Kadapa by 12 Noon, Have lunch, move to Airport by 2 PM and fly to Chennai   Annexure - Photos Sports Academy, Gandikota - Exterior Sports Academy, Gandikota - Dining Area Sports Academy, Gandikota - Bunk Beds Sports Academy, Gandikota - Washrooms About KeyTerns KeyTerns is a destination, experiential and educational travel provider with a focus on the following. Experiential Travel in Birding, Heritage & Culture, Experiential Stays, Adventure & Wildlife, Destination Celebration, Architectural, Leisure, Wellness, Geo-heritage, Spiritual, Eco, Cruise, Honeymoon Educational Travel - Learning trips for Schools, Colleges and Training Institutes KeyTerns is a member of Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

  Embark on a transformative journey with 'Budding Leaders'. Through experiential learning, wilderness survival, and innovative methodologies, participants will: Cultivate leadership potential through self-awareness, critical thinking, and innovation. Gain cultural competence and empathy through tribal live experiences. Foster creativity and collaboration with LEGO Serious Play. Develop practical skills and resilience in wilderness survival. Forge deeper connections with nature and peers. Become confident, ethical leaders ready to drive positive change. Join us and unleash your leadership potential today! Cost per person For 24 PAX - Rs.32300 per person, For 14 PAX Rs.38000 per person Inclusions 4 nights stay in Good Morning Resort with Breakfast 2 nights in open forest by pitching tents All meals and snacks AC Bus  1 KeyTerns Manager and adequate coaches and support team Entrance fee at Borra Caves, GST Exclusions Transport upto Vizag, Camera Fee at all places and anything not in Inclusions. NOTES Cost given is for the itinerary and inclusions. If there is a change in itinerary or inclusions, the cost will change. Payment Terms / Schedule: To be given later Cancellation Policy and Refund Terms: To be given later Itinerary Day 1, Reach Vizag by flight Reach Visakhapatnam , Travel to Borra Caves  (85 KMs, 2.5 Hrs), explore caves (1 -2 Hrs) Reach Good Morning Resort (30 KMs, 1 Hour) in Araku,  Dhimsa Dance, Dinner and overnight Stay in Good Morning Resorts, Araku. Activities Explore Borra Caves,  Travel thru Araku Valley Araku Valley See and join Dhimsa Dance Day 2, Sun 22 Sep 2024 (Experience within Araku) Tribal village experience at GIRI GRAMA DARSHINI, Tribal & Coffee Museum visit Dinner and overnight Stay in Good Morning Resorts, Araku. Other Activities LEGO Workshop Tribal Village Bonfire reflections Day 3, Mon 23 Sep 2024 Wilderness Experience Staying in Forest, closer to Araku Briefing of the next 2 days in the forest, Bag Packing, Do's & Don'ts Start the expedition, Set up the camp, Reflections over the bonfire, Self Cooking Overnight at open tents inside Forest Activities Camping in Forest Wilderness Survival Bonfire reflections Day 4, Tue 24 Sep 2024 Wilderness Experience Staying in Forest, closer to Araku Continue the survival, Self Cooking, Reflections over the bonfire Overnight at open tents inside Forest Activities Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival Wilderness Survival   Day 5, Wed 25 Sep 2024 Within Good Morning Resort Start back to the base camp, Reach the base camp - Good Morning Resort Create a self development path Reflections over the bonfire Activities - Self development  Day 6, Thu 26 Sep 2024 Within Good Morning Resort Solitude over the Morning Hike, Experiential Learning, Communication, Importance of Time, Working as a Team, Experiential Learning, Individual Presentations, Closing Ceremony, Dhimsa Dance Activities Team Building Dhimsa Dance Day , Fri 27 Sep 2024  By 9 AM, check out from Araku and leave for Vizag (114 KMs, 3.5 Hrs Drive.  Lunch, Explore Naval Museum and INS Kursura, Reach Destination with fond memories Annexure - Photos Good Morning Resorts, Araku Outdoor Resorts Room About KeyTerns KeyTerns is a Destination, Experiential, Educational and Corporate travel provider. Experiential Travel in Birding, Heritage & Culture, Experiential Stays, Adventure & Wildlife, Destination Celebration, Architectural, Leisure, Wellness, Geo-heritage, Spiritual, Eco, Cruise Educational Travel - Learning trips for Schools & Colleges Corporate Travel - Outbound Training and MICE trips KeyTerns is a member of Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

Chance to join Museum Walk Have you been to Chennai Museum BRONZE Gallery? If so, how much of the history and the finer architecture aspects of the several hundred years old artefacts do you know? Its fascinating to see several artefacts collected primarily from this region at the Museum. Do you feel like visiting Museum now? Instead of just seeing artefacts, how will it be if someone narrates about the artefacts? Join our curated Musuem walk.  Why should you join this Chennai Museum Walk? To get 4 dimensional Historical, Archaeological, Architectural & Mythological views from the Heritage Storyteller with Archaeology background who is well appreciated - Refer to KeyTerns TripAdvisor page ​Expert Curator profile: Trip is curated by Vijay, the Heritage Storyteller with an Archaeology background, Historian, Excavation Specialist, Researcher and a Wildlife Short film maker. He is passionate in Heritage and Culture, is dedicated and has received several recognition, appreciations, certifications for his work. Customer Reviews on KeyTerns Vijay's curation was one to remember,  Price  Cost is Rs.5900 upto 5 persons. Rs.1180 per extra adult (above 12 years) and Rs.450 Per extra child between 6 and 12 years which INCLUDES Curation & GST and EXCLUDES GST and anything else. .  How to Book Please contact our Reservation Specialist, Sandhya on +917305363999./ WhatsApp for queries / booking.   You can also submit this simple form to get quote.  Book Your Hotels, Flights, Transfers and Holiday Packages also on our AI driven portal with more / better / cheaper options Team KeyTerns, Making every travel experiential Destination, Theme & Educational Travel - www.KeyTerns.in  AI Driven Booking - https://aibooking.keyterns.in    Notes Meeting Point - will be shared after the booking Schedule and sequence are subject to availability and change. Payment Terms - 100% advance is required. Cancellation Policy - 95% will be refunded if the guest cancels 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. 100% will be refunded if KeyTerns cancels the trip. Refund is given within a week's time from the date of travel. PC - Sendyl.Travelogue About KeyTerns:  KeyTerns is into Experiential Travel providing Unique Stays, Expert Experiences, Experiential Packages for Luxury, Solo, Family, Corporate and Student Travellers in Leisure, Adventure, Heritage, Birding. where every traveler gets fine memories for the lifetime. Purpose of KeyTerns is to make every travel experiential. More..   

About the experience Wellness practice is a lifelong process. Everyone needs a good teacher / trainer / guru to get the wellness learning. What if you get a great teacher at a retreat centre which is a perfect place for the wellness learning. Mr. R Ananda Kumar, author of many books and the wellness teacher, has been been teaching wellness and organizing wellness programs since 2006. He has setup a Retreat Centre specifically for wellness teaching like Yoga, Meditation, Mud therapy, Musical therapy and many other wellness teachings. He has created the micro forest over the years with so much bio-diversity. Retreat centre is a lifestyle learning centre situated on the banks of river Siruvani near Vada Kottathara which is close to Anaikatti. Anaikatti is on the way to Silent Valley National Park from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.  Why should you get this wellness experience? To get peace, calmness in mind and loads of love and affection from the team.  To Experience of Fireflies show Meditation - This place is perfect for those who like meditation / silence. You can do Sunrise Meditation or Meditation in the Meditation hall surrounded by forest or open eyes Fireflies meditation or River watching meditation or Sarva Roopa Dhyana and so on. Riverside Experience - Siruvani river runs along this forest farm. You can take a dip, play in the water or sit on rock in the middle of the river and watch the river flowing gently.  Trek - this places is surrounded by small hills and hillocks. The group can do trek to get refreshing feel and experience of the abundance of mother nature. Tribal Temple - there is a beautiful tribal temple nearby. One can visit there to get the local culture.  Indicative Price is Rs.3000 Per Person for 2 nights INCLUDES Experiences narrated about subject to the availability and weather condition Basic stay in a concrete structure room(s) with twin beds, an attached washroom and a fan. In case of a larger group, multiple sharing may be required.  3 times food, coffee / tea EXCLUDES Transport upto Retreat Centre (Options are car / cab / bus: Coimbatore - Anaikatti - Kottathara - Chandakadai and Rs.100 Auto from Chandakadai to Retreat) Anything else. Notes Must Read before booking - This is not a resort or a home stay. Its a retreat centre with basic stay inside micro forest. Insects will be there. Once you understand the importance of those creatures, you will not mind disturbing them. Minimum of 30 mins silence / meditation would be required in the morning and in the evening with some volunteering work inside the Retreat or outside the retreat to give back something to the environment that gives all to us and to the people around us to have the feeling of oneness.  General Itinerary Day 1 Settling down - By evening, arrive at the Retreat Centre, Get the room allocation, Introduction with everyone, do a walk around the centre, enjoy your coffee / tea Fireflies gazing / Meditation: Watch fireflies around 7:00 to 7:45 PM. Because this place is maintained like a forest, there are more fireflies in the night. Show starts from 7 PM. Its watching a Fireflies show. March, April and May are the peak months. Still it is stunning in other months if there is no rain. After watching the show, you walk around the forest where you will see fireflies sparkling and glowing all around you. Its an exciting experience. It will be like you are walking on the dark sky with stars glowing around you. Show does not end there. You go to the river side, sit on the rock in the middle of the river and watch the forest to see the fireflies glowing. Its a must watch amazing experience indeed. Dinner - Dinner is generally light and includes fruits also.  Sleeping early to align with Biological clock - Retreat Centre strictly asks everyone to go to bed by 10 PM with all lights switched off to maintain sleeping early practice. 2017 Nobel prize was awarded  Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm. All it means that night for deep sleep.   Day 2 Early rise & be in silence practice - You will get up early, assemble at the common hall between 6 and 7 AM and be in silence or meditation for 15 to 30 mins. Walking / hiking - enjoy walking around the micro forest or to the Sirvani River or to the nearby village. Tea / coffee will also be available.  Unlimited breakfast - again, have a good breakfast with variety of items including fresh fruits. Choice of tea / coffee will also be available.  Community service - Retreat centre believes that "giving" helps wellness a lot. As part of wellness learning, Community service is organized. Everyone will do selfless seva as per their choice. It could be a service at the retreat centre or near village or educating children, and so on.  Wellness teachings and Meditation: Teacher meets all and provides wellness techniques, tips and teaching, followed by a Meditation.   Delicious vegetarian lunch prepared using locally procured vegetables.  Nature hiking / trekking: There will be a long trek or hiking to the nearby hill area to explore the place and to have good exercise.  Yoga - You will attend an hour of yoga session where you will learn Pranayama techniques.  Fireflies gazing / Meditation: Dinner - Dinner is generally light and includes fruits also.  Sleeping early  Day 3 Early rise & be in silence practice - You will get up early, assemble at the common hall between 6 and 7 AM and be in silence or meditation for 15 to 30 mins. Light trekking / hiking - Someone will guide you to trek to the nearby hills to get a view of top of the hills view Filling Breakfast - again, have a good breakfast with variety of items including fresh fruits. Choice of tea / coffee will also be available.  Community service - repeat of community service for an hour. Mud Therapy - Retreat centre has facility to do mud therapy. You can get mud therapy to rejuvenate your body and mind.  Delicious vegetarian lunch prepared using locally procured vegetables.  Experience Sharing  and leaving retreat centre with great learning and fine memories

Explore UNESCO listed Mahabalipuram Mahabalipuram is a gallery of Rock cut Temples and a testimony to the creativity of Pallava dynasty. Rocks and Sculptures have stories. Highlights: Mesmerising narration, unheard stories, unseen places. Visiting 7th Century Built monuments & temples – Rock-cut architecture, Shore temple, Lighthouse, Tiger caves, Arjuna Penance, All the Chariots (Rathas), Lighthouse, Mahishasura Mardini cave, Varaha cave, adhi Varaha cave temple, Ramanuja mandap, Varaha mandap, Thirumathi cave and so on. Walking around 2004 incident unearthed 2000 years old Subramaniya temple excavated site Looking at wonders of nature – Krishna Butter Ball, Sea Shell Museum Shopping seashells, stone sculptures and handicrafts And much more.. Do you feel like visiting Mahabalipuram? Why should you join this trip from KeyTerns? To know more about Pallava dynasty To get 4 dimensional Historical, Archaeological, Architectural & Mythological views from the Heritage Storyteller with Archaeology background who is well appreciated - Refer to KeyTerns TripAdvisor page Expert Curator profile: Trip is curated by Vijay, the Heritage Storyteller with an Archaeology background, Historian, Excavation Specialist, Researcher and a Wildlife Short film maker. He is passionate in Heritage and Culture, is dedicated and has received several recognition, appreciations, certifications for his work. PRICE Expert Curation INCLUDES Curation, and GST Rs.12000 up to 4 persons and Rs.3000 per every extra person  Expert Curation with AC Sedan Car from Chennai, Entry Fees, Veg Meals in an AC restaurant, and GST Total Cost for 1 Person - Rs. 16800  Total Cost for 2 Persons - Rs.17400 Check with us for the rates above 3 persons  Normal Guide Service - please check with us. How to Book Please contact our Reservation Specialist, Sandhya on +917305363999./ WhatsApp for queries / booking.   You can also submit this simple form to get quote.  Book Your Hotels, Flights, Transfers and Holiday Packages also on our AI driven portal with more / better / cheaper options Team KeyTerns, Making every travel experiential Destination, Theme & Educational Travel - www.KeyTerns.in  AI Driven Booking - https://aibooking.keyterns.in   #Mahabalipuram, #Mamallapuram, #Heritage, #Archaeologist, #KeyTerns, #Historian, #Sculpture, #Archaeology, #storytelling Note: Refer to our earlier trips Photo album Venue, Curator details, etc. will be shared once the registration is complete. Schedule and sequence are subject to availability and change. Payment Terms - 100% advance is required. Cancellation Policy - 95% will be refunded if the guest cancels 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. 100% will be refunded if KeyTerns cancels the trip. Refund is given within a week's time from the date of travel. Places to be covered in general Tiger Cave: Our trip starts with the visit to Tiger Cave, a fine rock-cut monument complex. It gets its name from the carvings of the tiger heads on the mouth of a cave which forms a part of the complex. Curator may pose a question and answer. Is it a sculpture of Tigers or something else? Why was ‘so called’ ‘tiger cave’ built? Is it incomplete? Do you see two elephant heads and what could they have been? Do you see one Lingam with three different designs and what do they mean? Do you see a nice storyboard sculpture where ‘Asura’ is indicating to stop the attack while the Goddess is chasing him and what’s the story? Saluvankuppam We now take you to another interesting excavated site. Do you know that a 2000 years old temple complex was discovered by a team of archaeologists left exposed by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami? Was it just a Pallava-era shrine? How did they conclude that it could have been 2000 years old? What materials were used? Interact with the curator during the trip to get more. What deity was worshipped in this temple 2000 years back and what was the evidence? Shore temple Do you know that the Shore Temple complex was named as ‘Seven Pagodas’? What does it mean and where are the rest of the temples? Who built the Shore temple? What’s the significance of the architecture? Is it unique? Arjuna’s Penance Arjuna’s Penance is one of the magnificent monuments of Mahabalipuram. This wonderful base air relief dates back to the mid-seventh century. Standing tall at a height of 43 feet, the monolith was carved on the face of two huge adjoining boulders, making its length around 96 feet. The majestic structure cannot be made out in photographs, it deserves to be praised by one’s own eyes. Now, you see a stunning sculpture of a depiction of an instance in the Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’. Do you know the Arjuna Penance story? Curator will narrate. Do you know that there is another story around sage Bhagiratha and what’s that? Along the wonderfully carved sculpture, you will see the sculptor’s touch of humour amid the holy – a cat mimicking Arjuna’s penance to a crowd of mice. Are you serious & curious to see that now? Pancha Rathas (Five Stone Chariots). Pancha Rathas is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture.The ‘Ratha’ temples are cave temples made of rocks. The rathas are regarded as the five rathas of Pandavas, the eminent characters of the Mahabharata. Krishna Butter Ball – natural or god’s creation or human made or alien made: We will visit this amazing wonder. This monolithic granite rock found in Mahabalipuram India, is over 20 feet in height. With its width almost equal to its height, it looks spherical in some angles but not a perfect sphere. It weighs over 250 tons and miraculously stands on an extremely small, slippery area of a hill. What’s the other name for this rock ball?Do you know that this rock was the inspiration to create the famous dolls and what they are? Lighthouse Next in the plan is to climb up new and old Lighthouses. They are stunning for photography and marvellous to see around from the top of them. The new lighthouse with a circular masonry tower made of natural stone was constructed in the 19th Century. Do you know that Mamallapuram was one of the oldest trading ports with foreigners and a 7th Century built old lighthouse is evidence? Sea Shell Museum Next stop is at the optional Sea Shell Museum, which is the largest seashell museum in India. It houses over 40,000 specimens of rare and unique seashells, fossils, shark teeth and whale fins which offers visitors an amazing visual treat and a unique perspective.

Some parts of Chennai and some outside are becoming wonderful bird watching sites. Our Chennai Birding or Birding Photography or Birdwatching trips are popular among experienced Birders and Beginners. How nice will it be to go with an experienced Birding Guide using a high quality Spotting Scope / Binocular? Join the Birdwatching trip to enjoy your time. Why should you do Birdwatching Trip with KeyTerns? You will be taken to the best locations to see maximum / rare species You will get enhanced birdwatching with the experienced Birding Guide and Bird call expert using high end Spotting Scope / Binocular You will experience the best Birdwatching, and learning several species of birds, their behaviors, sound and life. You will do some stunning Birding photography Much more Testimonials: We have been getting appreciations for doing great job in Birdwatching trips. You may find in Google and TripAdvisor. Recent Birdwatching appreciations are below "A great experience with a true pro!" Birding & Hiking in Talakona and Tirupathi Cost without Transport:  - Rs.8040 Up to 5 Persons and Rs.1608 Per every Extra Person INCLUDES Curation & GST, EXCLUDES Transport, Food, and anything other than inclusions. Cost with Transport:  - Rs.12450 in Compact Sedan Up to 3 Persons - Rs.14600 in SUV Up to 5 Persons INCLUDES Curation, Transport as chosen & GST, EXCLUDES , Food, and anything other than inclusions. Notes Normally, we do birding at the natural sites. So, there will not be any Entry Fee / Camera fees / Video fees. If there is anything, that will be extra. As Chennai is hot, we have limited this particular trip to 2 to 3 hours. However, we can do half a day or full day or multi day trips. Please check with us for more details.  More details are in Chennai Birding and refer Birding page for more Birding trips. How to Book? Contact us -  Chat on Website /  Submit requirement / +918925156565 /  WhatsApp / contact@keyterns.com Book directly - AI based Portal   Follow us to get great deals | WhatsApp Channel | Instagram |  Team www.keyterns.in, Creating Cherished Memories Pickup Point: At the Birding location as agreed with Guide Photo album:  Click here 1 and Click here 2 Note: Venue, Guide details, etc. will be shared once the registration is complete. Sequence, if given, is indicative. Itinerary is subject to change Package booking terms: 100% to be paid for booking. Birding Guide Curator profile: Curator is Subbu. He is a passionate Birdwatcher, Bird call specialist, Bird sound recorder and a Researcher providing lectures at various places. He can identify a bird by listening to the sound. He has contributed a lot to the Bird counting and is part of various Birding organizations. He uses high quality Spotting Scope or Binoculars to spot the birds at distance and explains. One of the recent contribution - The Hindu - Arunachal yields a potentially new songbird Customer Appreciation   Our recent Birding trip details Chennai, Tamil Nadu, walked 2.96 km, 192 minutes Birds reported are given below.  2 Fulvous Whistling-Duck 10 Indian Spot-billed Duck 2 Indian Peafowl 3 Grey Francolin 6 Little Grebe 40 Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2 Spotted Dove 3 Greater Coucal (Southern) 2 Pied Cuckoo (Jacobin Cuckoo) 4 Asian Koel 40 Asian Palm Swift 6 Eurasian Moorhen 6 Eurasian Coot 4 Grey-headed Swamphen (Purple Swamphen) 1 White-breasted Waterhen 4 Red-wattled Lapwing 10 Asian Openbill 4 Oriental Darter 10 Little Cormorant 4 Purple Heron 2 Intermediate Egret 4 Little Egret 2 Indian Pond-Heron 4 Black-headed Ibis 1 Shikra 1 Spotted Owlet 2 Common Kingfisher (Small Blue Kingfisher) 3 White-throated Kingfisher 4 Pied Kingfisher 2 Asian Green Bee-eater 6 Blue-tailed Bee-eater 1 Indian Roller 20 Rose-ringed Parakeet 2 Common Iora 10 Black Drongo 10 House Crow 8 Large-billed Crow (Indian Jungle) 1 Common Tailorbird 3 Ashy Prinia 2 Zitting Cisticola 8 White-browed Bulbul 6 Yellow-billed Babbler 10 Common Myna 3 Purple-rumped Sunbird 1 Purple Sunbird 6 Baya Weaver 4 Scaly-breasted Munia (Spotted Munia) 1 White-browed Wagtail (Large Pied Wagtail) #BirdWatching, #BirdingTour, #BirdTour, #Birding, #Telescope, #SpottingScope, #BirdSanctuary, #Flamingos, #Ornithology, #Ornithologist We do Bird watching experiences / Birding tours / Birding Photography trips. To get regular updates on this trip and future trips, kindly join the Birding WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KrBvBj3WpIuKvjUlabmaXR