Had a fantastic and welcoming evening here in Chennai where we learned about the local south indian culture. Me and my wife experienced good food, drinks, art styles, games, and my wife even got dressed with a Sari.
We were hosted by Nivethitha, her husband and their nice mother. We were picked up at the hotel, and dropped off there after. This was really nice arranged by 5 senses operation for tourists wishing for a real south indian experience.
I would reccommend this to anyone who wants to experience authentic Chennai culture.
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karinbI8004HX
August 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience, a vacation highlight
It was a wonderful and intimate tour. Nivethitha showed us many Indian activities. Everything explained nicely and welcomed us into her home like friends.
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Cephaloverlord
March 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience in Indian home with arts and food
Nivi and Ganesh were such welcoming hosts! Ganesh picked us up directly from our hotel and brought us to see a local temple before bringing us to his home, where his wife, Nivi, walked us through how to do a variety of traditional arts, including kolam, doll making, flower garland making, henna, and saree draping. We also got the opportunity to see how filter coffee and pori are made. They shared how traditional Indian families live and answered all of our questions!
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909LAH
January 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Exceptional experiential start to my tour of Southern India!
What I loved most about this activity was being actively involved in the art, food, games, and traditions of Southern India.
Nivi and her husband Ganesh were outstanding, informative, and engaging hosts. I felt like family within minutes of arriving at their home after a driver conveniently picked me up from my hotel.
We did Kolom, doll making, played a game similar to mancala, made vada and dosa to snack on between sips of traditional Indian filter coffee, and wove together beautiful marigold flowers into garland. Besides all that I learned to drape a sari although I’m sure I couldn’t wrap those six yards of fabric into position again on my own.
It was the perfect half day filled with sharing stories and trying new things. I attended solo, but this would be a great activity for families with kids/teens or any small group to preserve the intimacy of the setting.
Thanks Nivi, Ganesh and the supporting cast who made this an experience of a lifetime. Highly recommend.
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Juanhernandez42
August 14, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day out with a local family
This was an amazing day out in the home of a chennaite. We had fun playing traditional board games like Pullankuzhi and learnt how to make musical instruments. We also enjoyed the cooking sessions. I think it's a novel concept to experience the culture of a city. Very highly recommended.
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I am delighted you enjoyed the tour of traditional art, craft and cooking. . Thanks for taking the time for this review. It was our pleasure hosting you.
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Nancy1282
July 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best tour ever!
The art and craft tour was awesome. I enjoyed the concept. We had a lovely host who taught us to do so many interesting activities like kolam, cooking, board games and even garland making. It was one of the best tours i have ever done anywhere in the world. We were guests in a traditional home and enjoyed learning traditional Indian art and craft practices. The tour company arranged a comfortable pick and drop as well.
Very highly recommended.
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I am delighted you enjoyed learning traditional art and playing traditional games. Thanks for taking the time for this review. It was our pleasure hosting you.
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Meander65680636774
June 27, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great fun and a enjoyable day out
This traditional Art experience was a blast. This was simply the most enjoyable tour I ever had. We learnt to play traditional Indian board games, to make garlands, to wear a saree and we also enjoyed making a musical instrument. Sign up for this without any hesitation. Its very enjoyable.
事業者からの返答
I am glad you enjoyed learning traditional art and craft. Thanks for taking the time for this review. It was our pleasure hosting you.