Historical places of Chennai & Mysore

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GOVERNMENT MUSEUM
The Government Museum on Pantheon Road, previously belonged to a group of eminent British citizens, known as the Pantheon Committee. The BRONZE GALLERY has a superb collection of Chola Art. One of the best impressive is the Ardhanarishwara, the androgynous incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Access: Meenabakkam International Airport has international & domestic terminals. The airport is 12kms from the city center. Prepaid taxi services& airport to city coaches are available.

SRI PARTHASARTHY TEMPLE - CHENNAI
This temple off Triplicane HighRoad, is dedicated to Krishna. Built in the 8th century by the Pallavas and renovated in the 16th centuries by the Vijayanagar kings, it is one of the oldest temples of Chennai.

St. PHILOMENA'S CHURCH

A beautiful Cathedral, reminiscent of European medieval architectural style is one of the largest churches in the country. Built in the Gothic style, the Church is an imposing structure with stained glass windows and lofty Towers.

Access: The nearest airport is Bangalore. It is 140 kms from there by road.

CHAMUNDI HILLS - MYSOR

A 335-meter high landmark, Chamundi Hill can be reached by a 13 km road or by climbing up the 1,000 steps laid out by the Mysore Maharaja in the 17th century. Halfway up along the steps is Nandi, Lord Shiva's Bull, a majestic 4.8 metre monolith. At the top is the 12th century temple of Chamundeshwari; Close to the temple is the gigantic statue of the demon Mahishasura.