Tamilnadu to Delhi 7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arignar Anna Zoological Park
   45 minutes (26.4 km) from Chennai

   Explore India's largest zoo with a wide variety of animals including white tigers and lion-tailed macaques.

2. Day 2: Mahabalipuram
   1 hour 30 minutes (56.7 km) from Chennai

   Marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive rock-cut temples and exquisite stone carvings.

3. Day 3: Puducherry
   3 hours (150 km) from Mahabalipuram

   Visit the charming French Quarter with European-style architecture, and spiritual Aurobindo Ashram, also relax at the serene beaches.

4. Day 4: Thanjavur
   4 hours (164 km) from Puducherry

   Discover the stunning Brihadeeswara Temple, one of India's largest temples, and the impressive Saraswathi Mahal Library, home to ancient manuscripts.

5. Day 5: Madurai
   3 hours 30 minutes (160 km) from Thanjavur

   Explore the fascinating Meenakshi Amman Temple, filled with gopurams, sculptures and colourful artwork.

6. Day 6: Agra
   10 hours (692 km) from Madurai

   Take in India's most iconic landmark, the majestic Taj Mahal and the impressive Agra Fort.

7. Day 7: Delhi
   3 hours (220 km) from Agra

   Experience the vibrant capital city of India, visit the historic Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid and sample diverse cuisines.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Arignar Anna Zoological Park (3 hours, ₹50)
• Mahabalipuram (4 hours, ₹500)
• Puducherry (4 hours, ₹300)
• Thanjavur (5 hours, ₹300)
• Madurai (4 hours, ₹500)
• Agra (10 hours, ₹1500)
• Delhi (2 days, ₹1200)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹4350

Useful Tips

In case you have more time, visit the charming colonial hill station of Ooty or explore the impressive Srirangam temple in Trichy en route Thanjavur. If you have less time, skip Puducherry and head straight to Thanjavur from Mahabalipuram.