Honeymoon Itinerary for 5 Days in Chennai

  1. Day 1: Explore Marina Beach and the Government Museum
    30 minutes (12km) from Chennai International Airport

    Start your honeymoon with a visit to the world's second-largest urban beach, Marina Beach, which is famous for its serene sunrise and sunset views. Post that, visit the Government Museum, which houses a plethora of exhibits ranging from ancient coins and sculptures to contemporary art and natural history.

  2. Day 2: Visit Kapaleeswarar Temple and Fort St. George
    40 minutes (10km) from Central Chennai

    Begin your day with a trip to the beautiful Kapaleeswarar Temple, a Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Afterward, explore Fort St. George, a British East India Company trading post with an impressive museum collection detailing the city's history and British colonial presence.

  3. Day 3: Discover San Thome Church and Breezy Beach
    30 minutes (6km) from Central Chennai

    Take a trip to San Thome Church, where St Thomas's remains were allegedly buried, making it an important pilgrimage site for Christians worldwide. Afterwards, explore the quaint Breezy Beach, surrounded by palm trees and a long stretch of clean sand.

  4. Day 4: Explore Mahabalipuram and DakshinaChitra
    2 hours (60km) from Central Chennai

    Head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mahabalipuram, a popular beach town with ancient structures like the Pancha Rathas and Krishna Mandapa. Afterward, drive to DakshinaChitra, a living museum with traditional architecture, art, and handicrafts of South India's four states.

  5. Day 5: Relax at the VGP Beach Resort and buy souvenirs at T Nagar
    30 minutes (13km) from Central Chennai

    Your last day is for relaxation. Spend it lounging by the pool or beach at VGP Beach Resort. In the evening, hit the streets of T Nagar for some souvenir shopping and traditional South Indian cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Marina Beach (1-2 hrs, Free)
  • Government Museum (2-3 hrs, INR 15/person)
  • Kapaleeswarar Temple (1-2 hrs, Free)
  • Fort. St. George (2-3 hrs, INR 5/person)
  • San Thome Church (1-2 hrs, Free)
  • Breezy Beach (1-2 hrs, Free)
  • Mahabalipuram (3-4 hrs, INR 40/person)
  • DakshinaChitra (2-3 hrs, INR 150/person)
  • VGP Beach Resort (4-5 hrs, INR 1000/person)
  • T Nagar Souvenir Shopping (2-3 hrs, INR 1000/person)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 2215

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can also visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Park or the Kalakshetra Foundation for an evening performance. Those with less time can skip Mahabalipuram & Dakshina Chitra or a day at VGP Beach Resort and spend more time shopping at T Nagar instead.

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