Excursions
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.
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
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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