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Family-Friendly Itinerary for Chennai in May 2023

  1. 9:00AM: Marina Beach
    15 minutes (4.5 miles) from Chennai Central railway station

    Start your day at the iconic Marina Beach, the second-longest urban beach in the world, with a length of 13 km. Enjoy the sunrise while taking a walk on the beach, or indulge in some local street food. Kids can enjoy building sandcastles or flying kites.

  2. 11:00AM: Fort St. George
    20 minutes (5.8 miles) from Marina Beach

    Visit Fort St. George, the first English fortress in India, built-in 1644. Explore the museum inside the fort that displays artifacts from British India and learn about the history of Madras Presidency. Don't forget to take a guided tour of the fort and the St. Mary's Church.

  3. 1:00PM: Dakshinachitra
    1 hour (16.5 miles) from Fort St. George

    Dakshinachitra is a living museum of art, architecture, crafts, and performing arts of South India. Get a glimpse of the traditional life and culture of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Enjoy the folk performances, workshops, and demonstrations by artisans.

  4. 3:30PM: Queens Land
    1 hour (21.5 miles) from Dakshinachitra

    Beat the heat at Queens Land, one of the largest amusement parks in South India. Enjoy the thrilling rides, water slides, and wave pools. Kids can have fun at the kiddy rides and the play area. Don't forget to indulge in some local snacks and refreshments.

  5. 6:30PM: Kapaleeswarar Temple
    50 minutes (14.5 miles) from Queens Land

    End your day at the Kapaleeswarar Temple, one of the oldest temples in Chennai, built-in 7th century CE. Admire the Dravidian-style architecture, colorful Gopuram, and the beautiful tank. Take part in the evening Aarti and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Marina Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Fort St. George (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Dakshinachitra (2 hours, INR 250 per person)
  • Queens Land (3 hours, INR 600 per person)
  • Kapaleeswarar Temple (1 hour, Free)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 900 per person
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