7-Day Adventure Itinerary in Chennai

  1. Day 1: Mahabalipuram Beach
    1 hour (36 km) from Chennai

    Explore the historic Shore temple and enjoy water sports at the beach.

  2. Day 2: Pulicat Lake
    2.5 hours (55 km) from Mahabalipuram Beach

    Take a boat ride to spot flamingos and go kayaking at the second-largest saltwater lake in India.

  3. Day 3: Yelagiri Hills
    4 hours (210 km) from Pulicat Lake

    Trek through scenic trails to reach Swamimalai Hill, and experience paragliding over valleys.

  4. Day 4: Kodaikanal
    5.5 hours (310 km) from Yelagiri Hills

    Enjoy boating and cycling at Kodai Lake amidst stunning views, and trek to Dolphin's Nose viewpoint.

  5. Day 5: Mudumalai National Park
    6 hours (270 km) from Kodaikanal

    Go on a jungle safari to spot tigers, elephants, and other wildlife.

  6. Day 6: Kanyakumari
    5 hours (240 km) from Mudumalai National Park

    Watch the sunrise and sunset at the southernmost tip of India, visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and explore the beaches.

  7. Day 7: Theosophical Society Adyar
    2.5 hours (90 km) from Kanyakumari

    Stroll through the peaceful gardens and visit the historic library and hall to learn about theosophy.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mahabalipuram Beach (4 hours, ₹500)
  • Pulicat Lake (6 hours, ₹1000)
  • Yelagiri Hills (8 hours, ₹2000)
  • Kodaikanal (12 hours, ₹3000)
  • Mudumalai National Park (10 hours, ₹2500)
  • Kanyakumari (12 hours, ₹3000)
  • Theosophical Society Adyar (2 hours, ₹0)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹12000

Useful Tips

You can skip Kanyakumari and plan a day visit to the Chidambaram temple in its place with a few hours less driving. Alternatively, you can extend this itinerary to cover more places in the surrounding regions if you have extra time.

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