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Discover the Charms of Chennai: A 4-Day Itinerary

Poojitha Kancharla

Poojitha Kancharla

11 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India with this 4-day itinerary. Explore ancient temples, national shrines, wildlife parks, heritage museums, and more!

Trip to Chennai

Day 1
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$5

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$ 3

Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple
Hindu temple dedicated to Hanuman, featuring a 32-ft. monolithic granite idol of the god.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
16th-century memorial shrine dedicated to a Catholic saint & approached by steps up a hillside.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Guindy National Park
Large, tree-filled park with a variety of animals & greenery, plus a children's play area.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$5
Day 2
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$22

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$ 2

Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Vast zoo with large, natural enclosures for Asian mammals & battery-operated cars (fee) for touring.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$12
65 - 78 min

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Government Museum Chennai
State collections including Indian art & sculpture, bronzes, anthropology & a children's section.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$20

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$ 3

Krishna's Butter Ball
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
38 - 46 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
22 - 27 min

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VGP Marine Kingdom
Big aquarium with 5 aquatic zones, an underwater tunnel, touch-pool exhibit & live feeding shows.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
Day 4
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$10

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$ 4

Semmozhi Poonga
Serene botanical garden with over 500 species of plants, including exotic varieties.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
16 - 20 min

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Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Tiruvallikeni
Sacred 8th-century temple honouring the god Krishna, with ornately carved towers & columns.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Dr MGR Memorial
Airy, modern stone memorial & tomb for former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. G. Ramachandran.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $67 In total

Activities & Food:$57
Transport:$10