Discovering Chennai in 7 days

1. Day 1: Marina Beach
   20 minutes (5.1 miles) from Chennai Airport

   Walk along the shore of the Bay of Bengal, the second-longest urban beach in the world.Experience the sunset from the lighthouse.

2. Day 2: Mahabalipuram
   1 hour 20 minutes (36.1 miles) from Chennai Airport

   Explore the ancient stone temples, carved rock sculptures and cave temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Visit The Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Krishna's Butter Ball.

3. Day 3: Fort St. George
   30 minutes (6.3 miles) from Mahabalipuram

   Discover the colonial history of Chennai at the first British fort in India.See the St. Mary's Church and the Fort Museum.

4. Day 4: Government Museum
   10 minutes (2.7 miles) from Fort St. George

   Get a glimpse of the ancient civilizations of India and explore the rich cultural heritage.Observe the Bronze Gallery, the National Art, and the Amravati Gallery.

5. Day 5: Kapaleeshwarar Temple and San Thome Basilica
   30 minutes (5.5 miles) from Government Museum

   Discover two of the most prominent religious sites in Chennai, the Hindu Temple and the Catholic Basilica.Attend a puja service in Kapaleeshwarar Temple and enjoy the architecture of San Thome Basilica.

6. Day 6: Guindy National Park and Snake Park
   30 minutes (7.8 miles) from Kapaleeshwarar Temple

   Explore the natural habitat and observe some of the endangered species in the park.See the Indian Cobra, the King Cobra, and the Sloth Bear.

7. Day 7: Crocodile Bank
   1 hour (24.5 miles) from Guindy National Park and Snake Park

   Learn about the conservation of the crocodile species and explore the breeding facility.Observe and feed different crocodile species, including the Saltwater crocodile and the Gharial.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Marina Beach (2 hours, free)
• Mahabalipuram (4 hours, INR 600)
• Fort St. George (2 hours, INR 50)
• Government Museum (3 hours, INR 50)
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple (2 hours, free), San Thome Basilica (1 hour, free)
• Guindy National Park and Snake Park (3 hours, INR 30)
• Crocodile Bank (2 hours, INR 70)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 800

Useful tips

Chennai has various religious sites and cultural activities, plan your itinerary considering your interests. The suggested itinerary can be modified by adding or subtracting days based on personal preferences or unforeseen circumstances.