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Exploring Chennai in 2 Days

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Day 1: Beach and Culture

Chennai, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at a Local Cafe

Start your day with a delicious South Indian breakfast at a local cafe to get a taste of authentic Chennai cuisine.
Walk or take a short taxi ride to Marina Beach.
INR 200, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Marina Beach

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the sandy shores of Marina Beach, the second-longest urban beach in the world.
Take a taxi to Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Free, 2 hours

12:30 PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Indulge in a traditional Tamil Nadu meal at a local restaurant near Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Take a taxi to Government Museum.
INR 500, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Government Museum

Explore the rich cultural heritage of Chennai at the Government Museum, which houses a diverse collection of art and artifacts.
End of Day 1
INR 100, 2 hours
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Day 2: Heritage and Wildlife

Chennai, India

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel to energize yourself for the day ahead.
Take a taxi to DakshinaChitra.
INR 300, 1 hour

10:30 AM

DakshinaChitra

Immerse yourself in the traditional arts, crafts, and architecture of South India at DakshinaChitra, a living museum.
Take a taxi to Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
INR 250, 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Relish a scrumptious meal at a local restaurant near DakshinaChitra.
Take a taxi to Valluvar Kottam.
INR 400, 1.5 hours

3:30 PM

Valluvar Kottam

Visit Valluvar Kottam, a monument dedicated to the classical Tamil poet, philosopher, and saint Thiruvalluvar.
End of Day 2
INR 50, 1 hour
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