Classic French bakery and breakfast spot on Mission Street; good for a quick dosa, omelette or continental start before a long drive. Baker Street typically opens from 6:30am (confirm local branch hours).
Scenic coastal and highway drive north along the East Coast Road and NH32 into Chennai; this routing keeps you outside peak inner‑city traffic if you leave early. Expect tolls and highway fuel costs.
Visit San Thome Basilica, a historic church built over Saint Thomas's tomb and a peaceful example of Portuguese/Gothic architecture; recommended for photos and a 30–45 minute visit. Basilica hours roughly 6:00am–7:00pm (confirm on arrival).
Short walk on the seafront near Santhome/Marina to enjoy sea breeze and city coastline views; ideal for quick stretching and photos. The beach is open 24 hours but daytime is safest and most comfortable.
Classic South Indian vegetarian meal (dosas, idli, sambar) at a reliable chain in Mylapore; consistent quality and quick service makes it ideal for a midday stop. Typical hours: roughly 7:30am–11:00pm for Saravana Bhavan; Murugan Idli Shop often opens from early morning until late night — confirm branch hours.
Short city drive (expect inner‑city traffic) north toward George Town/Washermenpet to reach the Mannady address; this preserves the northward flow through the city. Allow time for slow lanes and traffic lights.
Visit the specified Mannady address and spend time exploring the Old Chennai lanes and wholesale/retail markets nearby; good for errands, quick meetings or street‑level photography of historic commercial Chennai. Most shops and stalls in Mannady operate from about 9:00am–9:00pm.
Short break for local filter coffee and snacks at a nearby café or tea stall — useful to recharge before crossing the city westward. Local cafés typically operate from early morning through evening.
Cross the city westwards to Porur; allow 60–90 minutes for this leg depending on afternoon traffic — take Anna Salai/Arcot Road/Porur route as GPS advises for the fastest current path. This completes the north→west leg of the loop.
Visit the Porur address and check the immediate neighbourhood; Porur is an outer‑west residential and commercial hub with IT/industrial pockets. Use this time to meet contacts or complete appointments at the given address.
Quick visit/view of Porur Lake for late afternoon light and a short relaxed walk; the lake area is best visited before dusk (park hours typically early morning to around 6:00pm).
Choose Anjappar for Chettinad flavours or Barbeque Nation for a buffet/grill‑style dinner; both are common Porur options and are open for dinner hours (Anjappar ~10:00am–11:00pm; Barbeque Nation ~12:00pm–11:00pm, check reservation policy).
If you plan to return to Puducherry by car, depart after dinner for the 3.5–4 hour drive back on NH32/ECR; alternatively, stay overnight in Chennai to avoid late‑night coastal driving. Night driving time may increase due to breaks and city exits.