10-Day Chennai Itinerary

1. Day 1: Kapaleeshwarar Temple
   30 minutes (12km) from Chennai International Airport

   Discover the beautiful Dravidian-style architecture of this Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

2. Day 2: Fort St. George
   30 minutes (10.5km) from Kapaleeshwarar Temple

   Explore the rich history of Chennai's British colonial past through the exhibits of this 17th-century fort and museum.

3. Day 3: Marina Beach
   25 minutes (7km) from Fort St. George

   Be mesmerized by the gorgeous sunrise at the world's second longest beach.

4. Day 4: Chennai Rail Museum
   30 minutes (8km) from Marina Beach

   Learn about the Indian railways and its long illustrious history. The museum is located in the railway station of Egmore.

5. Day 5: Arignar Anna Zoological Park
   1 hour (32km) from Chennai Rail Museum

   Visit the country's largest park to view over 130 species of animals in a simulated natural habitat. Don't forget to ride an elephant!

6. Day 6: Mahabalipuram
   1 hour 30 minutes (60km) from Arignar Anna Zoological Park

   Explore the impressive ancient rock-cut monuments, temples and cave sanctuaries, declared the UNESCO world heritage site.

7. Day 7: DakshinaChitra
   1 hour 40 minutes (37km) from Mahabalipuram

   Get acquainted with South India's diverse culture by visiting the collection of living history museums.

8. Day 8: ValluvarKottam
   1 hour (16km) from DakshinaChitra

   Visit the memorial of the famous poet, philosopher, and saint Tiruvalluvar, located amidst a scenic backdrop with an auditorium and planetarium inside it.

9. Day 9: Guindy National Park and Snake Park
   30 minutes (8.5km) from ValluvarKottam

   An amazing getaway in the heart of Chennai which offers rich flora and fauna with a unique snake park close to it.

10. Day 10: Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    20 minutes (6.6km) from Guindy National Park and Snake Park

    Return to Kapaleeshwarar temple for darshan and admire the intricacies and beauty once more before departing Chennai.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kapaleeshwarar Temple (1 hour, Free Entry)
• Fort St. George (2 hours, Rs 200)
• Marina Beach (2 hours, Free Entry)
• Chennai Rail Museum (2 hours, Rs 50)
• Arignar Anna Zoological Park (4 hours, Rs 50)
• Mahabalipuram (4 hours, Rs 500)
• DakshinaChitra (3 hours, Rs 200)
• Valluvar Kottam (1 hour, Free Entry)
• Guindy National Park and Snake Park (3 hours, Rs 50)
• Total Estimated Costs (19 hours, Rs 1250)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Government Museum, Birla Planetarium and Kapaleeshwarar Temple's nearby shopping streets, including Pondy Bazaar and T. Nagar. For those with less time, Guindy National Park and Snake Park can be skipped to spare a day for other places.