Indulge in the Flavours of Chennai: A 7-day Foodie Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kapaleeswarar Temple
   20 minutes (8.7 km) from Chennai International Airport

   Begin your culinary journey with a visit to the Kapaleeswarar Temple and indulge in delicious prasadam, traditional South Indian food.

2. Day 2: Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
   1 hour (35 km) from Kapaleeswarar Temple

   Explore the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and enjoy a delectable meal at the in-house restaurant, Casa del Fauno.

3. Day 3: Mylapore
   25 minutes (6.2 km) from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust

   Take a stroll through the vibrant streets of Mylapore and sample traditional filter coffee and delectable dosas at Murugan Idli Shop.

4. Day 4: Kollywood Film Industry
   30 minutes (13 km) from Mylapore

   Get a glimpse into the Kollywood film industry and savour delicious biryanis and kebabs at Buhari Restaurant.

5. Day 5: Kanchipuram
   1 hour 30 minutes (73 km) from Kollywood Film Industry

   Visit the city of Kanchipuram and taste authentic idlis, dosas and vadas at the legendary Murugan Idli Shop.

6. Day 6: Elliot's Beach
   45 minutes (14 km) from Kanchipuram

   Relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the Bay of Bengal while indulging in lip-smacking seafood dishes at Sea Salt.

7. Day 7: Dakshinachitra
   20 minutes (11 km) from Elliot's Beach

   End your foodie tour with a visit to Dakshinachitra and gorge on delicious South Indian vegetarian thalis at the Anandha Bhavan Restaurant.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Kapaleeswarar Temple (1-2 hours, free entry)
• Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (2-3 hours, Rs. 40 entry fee)
• Murugan Idli Shop (1-2 hours, Rs. 200 for two)
• Buhari Restaurant (2-3 hours, Rs. 700 for two)
• Murugan Idli Shop (1-2 hours, Rs. 200 for two)
• Sea Salt (2-3 hours, Rs. 800 for two)
• Anandha Bhavan Restaurant (1-2 hours, Rs. 300 for two)
Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 2240/person

Useful Tips:

For those with more time, head to Pondicherry to sample French-inspired cuisine. For those with less time, skip Kanchipuram and head straight to Elliot's Beach for a day of beach and foodie fun.