14-Day Itinerary for Chennai

  1. Day 1: Kapaleeswarar Temple
    35 minutes (12.5 km) from Chennai International Airport

    Cultural and sacred

  2. Day 2: Government Museum
    20 minutes (8.1 km) from Kapaleeswarar Temple

    Art and artifacts

  3. Day 3: Elliot's Beach
    15 minutes (5.2 km) from Government Museum

    Relaxing and scenic

  4. Day 4: Mahabalipuram
    1 hour 20 minutes (60.8 km) from Elliot's Beach

    Historical and UNESCO site

  5. Day 5: Fort St. George
    45 minutes (16.8 km) from Mahabalipuram

    Colonial history

  6. Day 6: Crocodile Bank
    25 minutes (12.5 km) from Fort St. George

    Wildlife and education

  7. Day 7: Marina Beach
    25 minutes (9.5 km) from Crocodile Bank

    Iconic beach

  8. Day 8: Kalakshetra Foundation
    30 minutes (12 km) from Marina Beach

    Cultural heritage

  9. Day 9: Guindy National Park
    20 minutes (6.2 km) from Kalakshetra Foundation

    Nature and wildlife

  10. Day 10: Cholamandal Artists' Village
    25 minutes (11 km) from Guindy National Park

    Art and crafts

  11. Day 11: Valluvar Kottam Monument
    20 minutes (9 km) from Cholamandal Artists' Village

    Historical monument

  12. Day 12: Snake Park
    30 minutes (12 km) from Valluvar Kottam Monument

    Reptiles and education

  13. Day 13: The Huddleston Gardens of Theosophical Society
    30 minutes (11.8 km) from Snake Park

    Nature and spirituality

  14. 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.

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