Explore Chennai in One Day - June 2023

1. 9:00AM: Kapaleeshwarar Temple
   20 minutes (6.5 km) from Chennai Central Railway Station

   Kapaleeshwarar Temple is one of the oldest temples in Chennai dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple architecture is breathtaking and you can witness the Dravidian style of architecture.

2. 11:00AM: Government Museum
   15 minutes (4.8 km) from Kapaleeshwarar Temple

   The Government Museum in Chennai is the second oldest museum in India. It has a rich collection of art, archeology, anthropology, numismatics, and much more. You can witness the Bronze Gallery, which has a collection of South Indian Bronze sculptures.

3. 1:00PM: Marina Beach
   20 minutes (6.9 km) from Government Museum

   Marina Beach is the second-longest beach in the world and is one of the popular tourist spots in Chennai. You can witness the beauty of the Bay of Bengal and you can indulge in some local street food.

4. 3:00PM: Fort St. George
   25 minutes (7.1 km) from Marina Beach

   Fort St. George is the first English fortress in India built-in 1644. The fort has a museum inside it, which houses several artifacts related to the British Raj and the East India Company.

5. 5:00PM: Vivekananda House
   15 minutes (4.7 km) from Fort St. George

   Vivekananda House is the place where Swami Vivekananda stayed during his visit to Chennai. The building has a museum that showcases the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Kapaleeshwarar Temple (1 hour, free)
• Government Museum (2 hours, ₹50 per person)
• Marina Beach (2 hours, free)
• Fort St. George (2 hours, ₹10 per person)
• Vivekananda House (1 hour, ₹20 per person)
• Total Estimated Costs (per person): ₹80