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  • balajirithesh
    1 contribution
    Review of: VGP Snow Kingdom
    Enjoyment
    It's Really Awesome.I Really love This Snow Kingdom so Much..I Family Also loved This Snow Kingdom.its Worth..
    Written 7 August 2022
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  • Mohan S
    Mumbai148 contributions
    Review of: VGP Universal Kingdom
    Great place
    It is a good place for family and kids.kids will enjoy the maximum rides.one of the best amusement park.
    Written 1 September 2020
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  • Abdul wahaab
    Chennai (Madras), India175 contributions
    Review of: Express Avenue Mall
    Best mall in Hotspot location
    Always a special place in the hot spot of the city and easily approachable from all ends of city. All the branded showrooms are available in this mall. Fun city and food court also available. Good place for couples, family, friends, kids too
    Written 29 August 2021
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  • Shankar B
    New Delhi, India3 contributions
    Review of: Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    Excellent place for worship with family clubbed with shopping around. Plenty of eatables available around the temple.
    Excellent temple in Chennai with all deities and facilities are great.you cannot see such type of temples with surrounding areas with shops and establishments. Not to be missed.
    Written 4 May 2022
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  • Chinmai Gupta
    6 contributions
    Review of: Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
    Plan your taxi carefully.
    I went to Shirdi, from Delhi with my 70+ parents and 2 kids, aged 13 and 7, thinki g that it is a safe destination to travel to, for ladies.
    We had planned a 5 days trip, starting from Shirdi, to trimbakeshwar, then Nashik and then back to
    The hotel - Marigold Regency was wonderful- neat, clean, staff helpful , free pick and drop service to the Sai Temple.
    The only problem we faced in the whole trip was the taxi that had been arranged through a travel agent.
    We arranged it before travelling to avoid last minute confusions but it did not turn out to be so.
    The taxi driver was apathetic, had no desire to show us nearby attractions even on repeated requests.
    Did not tie the luggage on the luggage carrier, so in effect we travelled in cramped seats despite it being a 7 seater.
    He took us to specific shops in shani shignapur and shirdi and compelled us to buy stuff from there, and had no consideration for my elderly parents parking very far away- saving his petrol and creating difficulties for us, which were avoidable.
    Even when requested to drive further he refused.
    On the third day of the trip, he started harrassing us for extra money- refused to follow the earlier agreed upon itinery and created a lot of stress for me and my parents.
    To the extent that eventually we had to change out taxi.
    But this experience left a bad taste and made me to feel that even now, single females with/ without kids are not safe to travel.
    Written 1 August 2022
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  • niluanu
    Chennai (Madras), India450 contributions
    Review of: ISKCON Chennai, Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
    Nice Temple
    ISKCON Temple in Chennai is conveniently located just off the East Coast Road. A large and aesthetically pleasing temple, the place is clean and well maintained. Car parking is available. There is a food court which opens at 11am and a shop where one can buy books and souvenirs. Prasadam is given out free. You do need to climb quite a few steps in order to reach the main temple hall.
    Written 1 March 2022
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  • Mohamed Meeran
    Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia307 contributions
    Review of: Chennai Metro Rail
    Fast
    Best Transportation in Chennai City, Time Saving and cool to travel, On Time Arrival, very comfortable to Travel
    Written 21 May 2022
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  • lachmychinta-voiron-france
    Province of Agrigento, Italy5 contributions
    Review of: St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
    small visit of chennai
    really good experience for a short visit of CHennai City with a very good driver, Mr ARUL who made me discover this cute gem of Chennai ; i m Hindu but i love this place of faith ...
    Written 19 October 2021
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  • Deependra
    3 contributions
    Review of: Chennai Rail Museum
    Worth it
    It's really worth of paying ticket cost of rs 50/- . Specially if you have a kids. In 50. You will be getting 2 rounds of ride in toy train and 10 rs snacks in the canteen.
    Written 17 July 2022
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  • deepiga
    Chennai (Madras), India1 contribution
    Review of: VGP Marine Kingdom
    Must Visit Place in Chennai
    Opens at 9AM and hence better to start early and finish by 11AM and then go to Universal kingdom. They do have food court. Good for kids and all age. Maintenance is good , best time to visit weekdays.. Peaceful and spend more time with individual tanks.

    The place is well maintained. There is small underwater tunnel where we get a good view of deep water fishes. The ticket cost is 650 for adults. Car parking charges us ₹50. It will be a good experience for kids. It will take around 2 hours to completely watch the place.

    Family & children surely enjoy.. it would be treat to watch feeding food and scuba driving.
    Written 12 August 2022
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  • megu
    Chennai (Madras), India5 contributions
    Review of: Guindy Snake Park
    Best place for kids
    A vast expanse of green, Guindy National Park is a one-of-a-kind park in Chennai, which is home to many species of animals and birds. A perfect location for a picnic with family and friends, the park offers a variety of amusement for kids including slides and swings. Have a look at the green side of Chennai with the biggest diversity of plants in the city.

    It is located about 9 kms from Chennai Central Railway Station and houses a wide of variety of birds and animals including peacocks, swans, cranes, flamingos, owls, bears, and a whole lot of monkeys and langurs.

    The entry fee is reasonably low and the paths inside are wheelchair friendly
    Written 31 October 2021
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  • M B
    New Delhi, India4 contributions
    Review of: Besant Nagar Beach
    Must see
    The weather was amazing when i visited the beach, the beach has a lot of eateries around it, be it local or well established brands, the beach in itself isn't very clean, but better than many that i have seen
    Do visit in the evenings or early morning!
    Written 12 July 2022
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  • karthik c
    Chennai (Madras), India44 contributions
    Review of: Parthasarathy Temple
    Beautiful temple
    Excellent temple of lord Vishnu in Chennai city near Maria beach.
    Very ancient temple
    Around 800 years back
    Well maintained
    Written 20 February 2021
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  • Anubhab Arko Dey
    Jalpaiguri, India70 contributions
    Review of: T Nagar, Ranganathan Street
    Great Place To Shop
    We went to shop few things. which included Tamil Traditional clothes, visited a large store Pothys, Which housed every thing we sought. days later I wanted to backpack and went to neighbouring store called Saravana.

    Both the places, were extremely cheap, choice was wide and Staff behaviour was very good.
    Written 10 February 2020
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  • Radhika Narasimhan
    Chennai (Madras), India244 contributions
    Review of: Mylapore
    Mylapore
    I am born raised in Mylapore. Now returning to the same place is Semma feel I should say. Yesterday I was crossing by Dr.Radhakrishnan street, Music academy side, my mind went back to the days as a child I have walked all through here. Now the whole place has walls filled colourful paintings, and green plants. My all time favourite woodlands, then freezone shop now elsewhere, anjaneyar temple, narda gaba Sabha, Nageshwara park, are some landmarks unforgettable spots according to me.
    More exploring chennai reminds me of more of chennai.
    Written 4 July 2022
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