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Adventure in Chennai - June 2023

  1. Day 1: Muttukadu Boat House
    30 minutes (16.3 km) from Chennai city center

    In the morning, head to Muttukadu Boat House, where you can rent pedal boats, row boats, and motor boats to explore the backwaters of Bay of Bengal. Take a break for lunch at the nearby Moonrakers restaurant which offers amazing seafood and great views. After lunch, head to DakshinaChitra, a living museum that showcases the heritage of South India. In the evening, visit the MGM Dizzee World amusement park, which is a great place for adrenaline junkies with its thrilling rides and water park.

  2. Day 2: Covelong Beach
    45 minutes (23 km) from Muttukadu Boat House

    Start your day with a visit to the Kovalam Beach, where you can enjoy an array of water sports such as surfing, kayaking, and jet skiing. After lunch, head to the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, a reptile zoo and herpetology research station which is home to several species of crocodiles, snakes, and turtles. In the evening, visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, which is one of the largest zoological parks in South Asia and home to over 170 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Recommendations

If you are interested in history, you can visit the Fort St. George, which is a colonial-era fort that was built by the British East India Company. You can also visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, which is a beautiful Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. If you have more time, you can take a day trip to Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site which is famous for its ancient rock-cut temples and sculptures.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Muttukadu Boat House (3 hours, ₹800)
  • Moonrakers restaurant (1 hour, ₹500)
  • DakshinaChitra (2 hours, ₹250)
  • MGM Dizzee World (3 hours, ₹1200)
  • Covelong Beach (4 hours, ₹1000)
  • Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (2 hours, ₹500)
  • Arignar Anna Zoological Park (3 hours, ₹500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹4250

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