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14-Day City Experience Itinerary in Chennai

  1. Day 1: Government Museum
    20 minutes (6km) from Chennai Central railway station

    Fascinating exhibits, history

  2. Day 2: Kapaleeswarar Temple
    25 minutes (5km) from Government Museum

    Ancient architecture, spirituality

  3. Day 3: Fort St. George
    20 minutes (6 km) from Kapaleeswarar Temple

    Historical landmark, museum

  4. Day 4: Marina Beach
    5 minutes (2km) from Fort St. George

    Bustling atmosphere, walk, sunset

  5. Day 5: DakshinaChitra
    40 minutes (22 km) from Marina Beach

    Folk art, handicrafts

  6. Day 6: Birla Planetarium
    20 minutes (7km) from DakshinaChitra

    Astronomy, planetarium, history

  7. Day 7: VGP Universal Kingdom
    50 minutes (15 km) from Birla Planetarium

    Amusement park, thrill rides

  8. Day 8: Valluvar Kottam
    30 minutes (12km) from VGP Universal Kingdom

    Memorial, architecture

  9. Day 9: Santhome Church
    15 minutes (5km) from Valluvar Kottam

    Historic church, architecture

  10. Day 10: Madras War Cemetery
    15 minutes (6km) from Santhome Church

    Historical cemetery, peacefulness

  11. Day 11: Sri Parthasarathy Temple
    20 minutes (6km) from Madras War Cemetery

    Architecture, spirituality

  12. Day 12: Guindy National Park
    25 minutes (11km) from Sri Parthasarathy Temple

    Wildlife, nature, hiking

  13. Day 13: Crocodile Bank
    20 minutes (9km) from Guindy National Park

    Crocodile conservation, education

  14. Day 14: Phoenix Marketcity
    25 minutes (10km) from Crocodile Bank

    Shopping, entertainment, dining

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Government Museum (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Kapaleeswarar Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Fort St. George (2 hours, INR 5)
  • Marina Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • DakshinaChitra (3 hours, INR 250)
  • Birla Planetarium (2 hours, INR 101)
  • VGP Universal Kingdom (5 hours, INR 800)
  • Valluvar Kottam (1 hour, Free)
  • Santhome Church (1 hour, Free)
  • Madras War Cemetery (1 hour, Free)
  • Sri Parthasarathy Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Guindy National Park (3 hours, INR 20)
  • Crocodile Bank (2 hours, INR 40)
  • Phoenix Marketcity (4 hours, INR 300)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,616

Useful tips

If you have extra time, you may consider adding: Cholamandal Artists' Village, Mahabalipuram, or Arignar Anna Zoological Park. If you have less time, you may consider subtracting: Phoenix Marketcity, Crocodile Bank, or VGP Universal Kingdom.

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