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5 Days in Chennai: A Journey Through History and Spirituality

Piyush Aggarwal

Piyush Aggarwal

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Chennai, India's cultural capital. Discover ancient temples, explore fascinating museums, and immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage. Join me as I uncover the hidden gems of this vibrant metropolis.

Trip to Chennai

Day 1Divine Encounters and Celestial Wonders
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$5

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$ 2

Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Tiruvallikeni
Sacred 8th-century temple honouring the god Krishna, with ornately carved towers & columns.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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B.M. Birla Planetarium
Modern planetarium with a 360-degree theater for a virtual tour of the night sky & astronomy shows.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
Day 2Pilgrimage to Sacred Heights and Railway Relics
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$5

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$ 2

St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
16th-century memorial shrine dedicated to a Catholic saint & approached by steps up a hillside.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Chennai Rail Museum
Indoor/outdoor museum with displays of vintage engines & coaches, plus miniature train rides.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 3Unveiling the Past and Paying Tribute to Heroes
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$10

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$ 2

Government Museum Chennai
State collections including Indian art & sculpture, bronzes, anthropology & a children's section.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$10
14 - 17 min

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Victory War Memorial
Large rock & marble memorial honoring those who served in WWI, WWII & other wars.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Remembering a Visionary and Exploring Colonial Legacy
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$5

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$ 2

Dr MGR Memorial
Airy, modern stone memorial & tomb for former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. G. Ramachandran.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Fort St.George Museum
The first British fortress built in India, established in 1644, with a museum & 17th-century church.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 5Spiritual Serenity and Cultural Heritage
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$10

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$ 2

Santhome Cathedral Basilica
Cathedral basilica rebuilt in 1896 in neo-Gothic style, at the site of St. Thomas Apostle's tomb.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
51 - 62 min

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DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
Cross cultural museum featuring 18 historical houses, along with art, crafts & performances.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $41 In total

Activities & Food:$35
Transport:$6