Explore South Indian heritage

Begin your cultural exploration at the Dakshinachitra Heritage Museum. Dive into Tamil Nadu's rich heritage through beautifully reconstructed houses that also preserve the art, architecture, crafts, and traditions of the communities that lived in them. This charming museum also conducts workshops and has displays and cultural events that are educational and fun.

Mamallapuram's unmissable gems

Travel to Mamallapuram to witness an ancient wonder from the 7th century, the Shore Temple. This tiny but elegant temple, with its sanctums dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu, stands by the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, shouting out the glory of the Pallava masons.

Experience spirituality at Trimurti Cave Temple, where Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, the Hindu Trinity, are depicted beautifully. Carved into a hill's western facade, this temple houses separate shrines for each deity accessible via separate staircases.

Be captivated by the Varaha Cave Temple's mesmerising rock-cut sculptures depicting Lord Vishnu, Goddess Gajalakshmi, Lord Trivikrama and Goddess Durga.