Two-Day Family Friendly Chennai Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mahabalipuram
   1 hour 34 minutes (56.4 km) from Chennai Central Railway Station

   Shore Temple: One of the oldest structural stone temples in South India, situated on the shore of Bay of Bengal. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   Pancha Rathas: A set of rock-cut temples that are believed to date back to the 7th century. Each temple is created in a different form, from elephant to human.

   Mahabalipuram Beach: A scenic beach lined with casuarina trees. Perfect for morning jog or evening stroll with family.

2. Day 2: East Coast Road
   48 minutes (20.7 km) from Chennai Central Railway Station

   DakshinaChitra: A heritage village that showcases the culture and architecture of South India. It includes demonstrations by local artists and exhibitions.

   MGM Dizzee World: A popular amusement park ideal for family fun. It features a range of thrill rides as well as a large water park with slides and wave pool.

   Covelong Beach: A serene clean beach with white sand with a calm feeling and a few coconut trees around..

Time and Costs Estimates

• Shore Temple (1-2 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Pancha Rathas (1 hour, INR 300 per person)
• Mahabalipuram Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
• DakshinaChitra (2-3 hours, INR 500 per person)
• MGM Dizzee World (3-4 hours, INR 1000 per person)
• Covelong Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 2300 per person

Useful tips

If you have more time, visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, which takes about 3-4 hours to explore and costs around INR 100 per person.

If you have less time, reduce the number of places you visit to ensure you have enough time to fully experience each attraction.