3-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Chennai

  1. Day 1: Marina Beach
    20 minutes (7.5 miles) from the airport

    Begin your honeymoon at Marina Beach, India's longest urban beach. Take a stroll with your significant other along the beach, watch the sunrise or sunset, and dip your toes in the Bay of Bengal. Enjoy the local street food and beverages sold along the beach.

  2. Day 2: Mahabalipuram
    1 hour 30 minutes (34 miles) from the hotel

    Take a day trip to Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rock-cut temples and sculptures. Visit the famous Shore Temple, a temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Other points of interest include the Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots), and the Arjuna's Penance, a giant sculpture carved into a rock face.

  3. Day 3: Dakshinachitra Heritage Museum
    1 hour (15 miles) from the hotel

    Explore the Dakshinachitra Heritage Museum, an open-air museum that showcases South Indian heritage and culture. Walk through recreated traditional houses, watch artisans at work, and shop for handicrafts and souvenirs. Enjoy a traditional South Indian lunch at the museum's restaurant before heading back to the hotel.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Marina Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Shore Temple (2 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Pancha Rathas and Arjuna's Penance (1.5 hours, INR 250 per person)
  • Dakshinachitra Heritage Museum (3 hours, INR 250 per person + INR 200 for lunch)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,700 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the MGM Dizzee World amusement park or Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, both within a 2-hour drive from the hotel. If you have less time, consider skipping the Dakshinachitra Heritage Museum or Mahabalipuram and spend more time at Marina Beach.

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