35 minutes (12.5 km) from Chennai International Airport
Cultural and sacred
Day 2: Government Museum
20 minutes (8.1 km) from Kapaleeswarar Temple
Art and artifacts
Day 3: Elliot's Beach
15 minutes (5.2 km) from Government Museum
Relaxing and scenic
Day 4: Mahabalipuram
1 hour 20 minutes (60.8 km) from Elliot's Beach
Historical and UNESCO site
Day 5: Fort St. George
45 minutes (16.8 km) from Mahabalipuram
Colonial history
Day 6: Crocodile Bank
25 minutes (12.5 km) from Fort St. George
Wildlife and education
Day 7: Marina Beach
25 minutes (9.5 km) from Crocodile Bank
Iconic beach
Day 8: Kalakshetra Foundation
30 minutes (12 km) from Marina Beach
Cultural heritage
Day 9: Guindy National Park
20 minutes (6.2 km) from Kalakshetra Foundation
Nature and wildlife
Day 10: Cholamandal Artists' Village
25 minutes (11 km) from Guindy National Park
Art and crafts
Day 11: Valluvar Kottam Monument
20 minutes (9 km) from Cholamandal Artists' Village
Historical monument
Day 12: Snake Park
30 minutes (12 km) from Valluvar Kottam Monument
Reptiles and education
Day 13: The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society
30 minutes (11.8 km) from Snake Park
Nature and spirituality
Day 14: Arignar Anna Zoological Park
35 minutes (19.2 km) from The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society
Animals and recreation
Time and Costs Estimates
Kapaleeswarar Temple (1-2 hours, free)
Government Museum (2-3 hours, INR 15)
Elliot's Beach (1-2 hours, free)
Mahabalipuram (4-5 hours, INR 40)
Fort St. George (2-3 hours, INR 5)
Crocodile Bank (1-2 hours, INR 50)
Marina Beach (1-2 hours, free)
Kalakshetra Foundation (2-3 hours, INR 100)
Guindy National Park (2-3 hours, INR 20)
Cholamandal Artists' Village (2-3 hours, INR 30)
Valluvar Kottam Monument (1-2 hours, free)
Snake Park (1-2 hours, INR 15)
The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society (2-3 hours, free)
Arignar Anna Zoological Park (3-4 hours, INR 50)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 375
Useful Tips
If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to Kanchipuram or visiting the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. If you have less time, skip some of the smaller museums or parks. Don't forget to try the local cuisine, such as dosa and sambar, and be prepared for the heat and humidity.