14-Day Chennai Nature Itinerary

1. Day 1: Guindy National Park
   20 minutes (7.5 km) from Chennai City Centre

   Flora, Fauna, Jungle

2. Day 2: Covelong Beach
   45 minutes (29 km) from Guindy National Park

   Sandy, serene, sunrise

3. Day 3: Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
   1 hour 30 minutes (70 km) from Covelong Beach

   Bird watching, boating, photography

4. Day 4: Theosophical Society
   30 minutes (16 km) from Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary

   Greenery, forests, spirituality

5. Day 5: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
   2 hours 10 minutes (87 km) from Theosophical Society

   Migratory, birds, lake

6. Day 6: Mahabalipuram
   1 hour (50 km) from Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

   Monuments, Beaches, Culture

7. Day 7: Dakshinachitra
   30 minutes (20 km) from Mahabalipuram

   Heritage, art, village life

8. Day 8: Arignar Anna Zoological Park
   1 hour 20 minutes (45 km) from Dakshinachitra

   Wildlife, Safari, Zoo

9. Day 9: Semmozhi Poonga
   30 minutes (12 km) from Arignar Anna Zoological Park

   Botanical, gardens, nature

10. Day 10: Guindy National Park
    30 minutes (14 km) from Semmozhi Poonga

    Flora, Fauna, Jungle

11. Day 11: Muttukadu Boat House
    25 minutes (14 km) from Guindy National Park

    Boating, lake, picnic

12. Day 12: Arignar Anna Zoological Park
    1 hour 10 minutes (35 km) from Muttukadu Boat House

    Wildlife, Safari, Zoo

13. Day 13: Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
    10 minutes (5 km) from Arignar Anna Zoological Park

    Crocodiles, reptiles, Conservation

14. Day 14: Chennai Tree Park
    20 minutes (9 km) from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust

    Trees, nature, park

Time and Cost Estimates

• Guindy National Park (3-5 hours, INR 20-80)
• Covelong Beach (2-3 hours, Free Entry)
• Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary (3-6 hours, INR 50-200)
• Theosophical Society (2-4 hours, Free Entry)
• Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (3-6 hours, INR 25-100)
• Mahabalipuram (4-6 hours, INR 10-500)
• Dakshinachitra (3-5 hours, INR 50-150)
• Arignar Anna Zoological Park (4-7 hours, INR 20-100)
• Semmozhi Poonga (2-4 hours, INR 15-50)
• Muttukadu Boat House (2-4 hours, INR 150-400)
• Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (2-4 hours, INR 30-200)
• Chennai Tree Park (2-4 hours, Free Entry)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 400-1730

Useful Tips

The itinerary provides a mix of wildlife sanctuaries, beaches, gardens, and monuments giving travellers a full dose of nature's beauty. If you have more time, visit the beautiful beaches of Kovalam, the historical site of Fort St. George, and the serene beach of Elliot's. For a shorter trip, pick your favorite spots and plan accordingly. Kindly note the recent change in opening and closing times due to COVID-19 and government regulations.