5-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Tamil Nadu

  1. Day 1: Mahabalipuram Beach
    1 hour 30 minutes (58.6 km) from Chennai International Airport

    Start your tour with a visit to the Mahabalipuram beach and explore the ancient Shore Temple. Take a walk along the beach, play in the sand, or go for a swim with your family.

  2. Day 2: Mudumalai National Park
    8 hours (440 km) from Mahabalipuram Beach

    Head to the Mudumalai National Park, an abode of natural beauty and wildlife. Take a forest safari, spot animals like tigers, leopards, and elephants in their natural habitat.

  3. Day 3: Ooty Lake and Botanical Garden
    2 hours 30 minutes (94.7 km) from Mudumalai National Park

    Spend a day at the Ooty Lake and explore the beautiful botanical garden, which boasts a wide range of plant species, and enjoy a boat ride with your family. Capture some stunning family pictures at the lush green garden.

  4. Day 4: Coimbatore Rail Museum and Zoo
    2 hours (84.7 km) from Ooty Lake

    Visit the Coimbatore Rail Museum, which showcases the history of Indian Railways. Followed by a trip to the nearby zoo, which houses a wide variety of animals, including tigers, leopards, deer and more.

  5. Day 5: Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Marina Beach
    3 hours (129 km) from Coimbatore Rail Museum and Zoo

    End your trip by visiting the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and take a stroll at Marina Beach, the longest natural urban beach in India. Enjoy the beach vibes with your family.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mahabalipuram Beach (2-3 hours, free)
  • Mudumalai National Park (4-5 hours, INR 630 per person)
  • Ooty Lake and Botanical Garden (3-4 hours, INR 30 per person for garden visit, INR 250 per person for boat ride)
  • Coimbatore Rail Museum (2-3 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Marina Beach (1-2 hours, free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,110 per person

Useful tips

To add more time, consider visiting the nearby tourist attractions like the Puducherry Beach, Yelagiri Hills and more. To save time, skip the Coimbatore Rail Museum and Zoo and spend more days at Mahabalipuram Beach and Ooty Lake.

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