6-Day Honeymoon Itinerary for Chennai in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Marina Beach
    30 minutes (10.1 km) from Chennai International Airport

    Start your honeymoon by taking a stroll along the Marina Beach, the longest beach in India. Enjoy the sunrise or sunset and the cool sea breeze with your beloved.

  2. Day 2: Fort St. George
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    20 minutes (8.3 km) from Marina Beach

    Visit the Fort St. George that was built by the British East India Company in 1644. It is now the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and Secretariat. Explore the museum inside that houses various artifacts of British India.

  3. Day 3: Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    25 minutes (11.8 km) from Fort St. George

    The Kapaleeshwarar Temple, located in Mylapore is considered to be one of the oldest temples in Chennai. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati. Take a guided tour to learn more about the temple's architecture and history.

  4. Day 4: Mahabalipuram
    1 hour 20 minutes (55.8 km) from Kapaleeshwarar Temple

    Take a day trip to Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the shore temple that faces the Bay of Bengal and the Pancha Rathas, an exemplar of Dravidian architecture.

  5. Day 5: Muttukadu Boat House
    30 minutes (16.4 km) from Mahabalipuram

    Enjoy the scenic backwaters of Chennai by taking a boat ride at the Muttukadu Boat House. Take a pedalo ride or row in a canoe to celebrate the endless joy of your honeymoon.

  6. Day 6: DakshinaChitra
    20 minutes (13.8 km) from Muttukadu Boat House

    End your honeymoon by visiting the DakshinaChitra which is an open-air museum that showcases the traditional architecture, crafts, and the way of life of the southern states in India.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Marina Beach (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Fort St. George (1-2 hours, INR100 per person)
  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple (1-2 hours, Entry is Free but INR50 for camera)
  • Mahabalipuram (3-4 hours, INR500 per person)
  • Muttukadu Boat House (1-2 hours, INR150 per person)
  • DakshinaChitra (2-3 hours, INR250 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR1150 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Connemara Public Library or the Government Museum. If you have less time, you can skip visiting Fort St. George and DakshinaChitra.

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