In a time of mass production, a ROYAL ENFIELD is a rare product. It is an old-style motorbike, manually assembled with love, developed and conceived with mastery in such a away that each item is a unique design. Originally fabricated in the UK, it is now made in South India.
Its timeless line and its splendid mechanics are elements that have made it prosper in the suburbs of Chennai. The film, “Handcrafted In Chennai” is a tribute to the people who manifacture the beloved Enfield…
SITUATION : The manufacturing company is located in Thiruvottiyur, north Chennai.
WHEN : Only the second and the fourth Saturday of each month.
SCHEDULE : The factory tour starts at 9:15 am, followed by a « briefing » at 9: 30. The tour of the factory starts at 10: 15 am.
PRICE : Actually, 600 INR / pers. Please give a tip to your « guide ».
SUBSCRIPTION : there are many visitors so subscription is required in advance.
Like many other large towns in India, Madras which has been renamed “Chennai” in 1996 (7 millions inhabitants), may seem at first disconcerting and hostile for the traveller who has just arrived.
Road traffic as in any other Indian town is dense, noisy and colourful. Notwithstanding the town has some charm. The cultural life is vibrant and the beaches are beautiful.
The gateway to South India
In fact to appreciate Chennai one has to accept to spend some time, enough to discover the wealth of its cultural heritage. Though the absence of major monuments means few tourists visit the capital of Dravidian art.
Some of the great and exciting things to do and see in Chennai:
Going for a stroll on the immense Marina Beach on a Friday or Saturday after sunset. It attracts a huge crowd of Indians in festive mood. On offer are: shooting, riding horse, foodstalls, drinks (sugar cane juice), merry-go-round for children and adults, shops with flashy and twinkling gadgets. One can also have his or her photograph taken with a cardboard cut effigy of a Bollywood star. Expect a long queue, etc…
The Governement Art Gallery, a must see
The temple of Kapaleeswarar
the Theosophical Society, south of Chennai
the Kollywood Studios which compete with Bollywood in Mombai. The first silent film in Tamil was shot in 1916. The AVM and Prasad Studios are opened to the public.
The factory of the legendray Royal Enfield motorbikes
San Thome Cathedral (St. Thomas), Mount St. Thomas (for its view of the city of Chennai and Little Mount.
3h 3h x 2 the samee week-end Valid 1 year from September to June
Workshop in India Half session One session Two sessions Three sessions Trainning
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One week from monday to friday(morning) Two weeks from monday to friday(morning) Three weeks from monday to friday(morning) Six weeks from monday to friday (morning) Four weeks from monday to friday(morning+afternoon)
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The room is equipped with a ventilation system, an air purifier device that measures the air quality with UV treatment
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Payment in Euros by :
International postal order (Very low cost) addressed to : JCG – SCS, Ashtanga Yoga Institute Chaussée d’Alsemberg, 610 1180 Brussels – Belgium Bank transfer – Bank : ING – Uccle DE BUE – 1180 Brussels – Telephone: 00.32.2 348 47 80 – Fax: 00.32.2 348 47 89 SWIFT or BIC de la ING : BB RU BE BB IBAN: BE 34 3630 0145 0390 Account n° ING 363-0014503-90Cancellation fee: 100 € per person
You can gather a small group of friends (3 or 4 people) and discover Ashtanga Yoga together. Choose the time of your lesson and organize a session adapted to your needs, learn the basics or go deeper into the method.
The instruction given at the Ashtanga Yoga of Brussels is true to the Yoga Korunta transmitted by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois at the l’Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in Mysore – Karnataka South India.
Teachers who regularly gives classes at the Ashtanga Yoga Institute are: Jean Claude Garnier, Jan Janssen, Sergine Laloux, and the team of substitute teachers: Annette, Bernadette, Catherine, Ivan, Mary, Simon …
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