Visit Old Libraries Of Chennai
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
If you are one of those people who finds the smell of books too tempting to ignore, then this tour is meant for you. Visit two of the biggest libraries of India. The Connemara Public Library is also the oldest library of India. Also visit the Anna Centenary Library that is spread over eight floors of a sprawling complex that is well equipped with state of the art facilities including a spacious auditorium, amphitheater and two conference halls. Highlights: • Connemara Public Library • Anna Centenary Library • Braille section of Anna Centenary Library
Inclusions
What's included
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel leave for sightseeing. Connemara Public Library, the oldest library in India that was established in 1896. It is worth to note that this library was originally operated by bringing surplus books from Haileybury and Imperial Service College Library in England. It is also one of the four National Depository Libraries which receives a copy of all books, newspapers and periodicals published in India. It is a repository of centuries old publications, wherein lie some of the most respected works and collections in the country. It also serves as a depository library for the UN.
Anna Centenary Library is a newly established state library of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is South Asia's largest and most elegantly designed library. It has over 1.2 million books in its collection. The major attraction of the library is the children's section with fun-filled theme-based reading area, multimedia kits and storybooks. The library also has a special section for the visually-impaired, with talking books and Braille displays. Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
- The libraries remain closed on national holidays.
How it compares in Chennai
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 321 experiences we list in Chennai.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chennai
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal, a city of temples, classical music, a very long beach and a colonial fort.
Chennai, formerly Madras, grew from Fort St George, which the British East India Company built in 1644 on the Coromandel coast and which now houses the state government. The city is spread along the Bay of Bengal beside Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world. San Thome Basilica stands near the shore, built over what is believed to be the tomb of St Thomas the Apostle.
Top-ranked sights in Chennai: Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), Fort St. George, Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
