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6 Days in Chennai: A Journey of Adventure and Serenity

Nikita Paul

15 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Chennai, where ancient marvels and serene beaches await. From exhilarating amusement parks to majestic temples, this itinerary is designed to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more. Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and breathtaking beauty of Chennai.

Trip to Chennai

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Thrills and Heights at Queensland Amusement Park and Anna Tower

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$80

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$ 8

Golden Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

59 - 71 min

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Directions

Queensland Amusement Park

Theme park featuring roller coasters, family rides & water attractions, including a wave pool.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$80

44 - 53 min

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Directions

Anna Tower

Iconic 12-story tower with a spiraling ramp overlooking a surrounding park, fountain & sport courts.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Wildlife Encounters at Arignar Anna Zoological Park

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$24

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$ 5

Golden Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

63 - 76 min

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Directions

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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$24

Day 3Nature's Retreat at Guindy National Park and Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach

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$10

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$ 8

Golden Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Guindy National Park

Large, tree-filled park with a variety of animals & greenery, plus a children's play area.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach

Popular, sandy strand known for its sunsets, plus vendors selling grilled corn & other street food.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Spiritual Bliss at Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple and Semmozhi Poonga

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$10

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$ 8

Golden Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

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

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Semmozhi Poonga

Serene botanical garden with over 500 species of plants, including exotic varieties.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Day 5Divine Serenity at Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Tiruvallikeni, Marina Beach, and Dr MGR Memorial

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$0

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$ 8

Golden Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Marina Beach

Bustling urban beach featuring a long shoreline for basking & a variety of food stalls & shops.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

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

Day 6Fun-filled Adventure at VGP Universal Kingdom and Krishna's Butter Ball

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$40

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$ 8

Golden Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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Directions

VGP Universal Kingdom

Whimsical amusement park with bumper cars, a roller coaster & other rides, plus live entertainment.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

45 - 54 min

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Directions

Krishna's Butter Ball

Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $205 In total

Activities & Food:$164

Transport:$41