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🌴 Chennai Chronicles 🌴

Xero Grazing

Xero Grazing

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a 13-day adventure to the vibrant city of Chennai, India. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, tantalize your taste buds with delectable cuisine, and explore breathtaking landmarks. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with ancient marvels, stunning beaches, and mouthwatering street food!

Trip to Chennai

Day 1Culinary Delights and Nature's Serenade
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$13

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$ 1

Sangeetha Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
14 - 17 min

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Guindy National Park
Large, tree-filled park with a variety of animals & greenery, plus a children's play area.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
16 - 20 min

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That Madras Place
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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Anjappar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Monuments and Beach Bliss
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$3

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$ 1

A2B Triplicane
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
11 - 14 min

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Dr MGR Memorial
Airy, modern stone memorial & tomb for former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. G. Ramachandran.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Marina Beach
Bustling urban beach featuring a long shoreline for basking & a variety of food stalls & shops.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Titanic Fast Food
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
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Titanic Fast Food
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 3Temples, Gardens, and Gastronomic Delights
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$12

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$ 1

Ratna Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Tiruvallikeni
Sacred 8th-century temple honouring the god Krishna, with ornately carved towers & columns.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Semmozhi Poonga
Serene botanical garden with over 500 species of plants, including exotic varieties.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
11 - 16 min

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Sigree Global Grill
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
11 - 16 min

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Gangotree
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 4Urban Exploration and Cultural Extravaganza
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$0

Budget breakdown: $152 In total

Activities & Food:$144
Transport:$8

Trip to Chennai

Day 1Culinary Delights and Nature's Serenade
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$16

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$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
16 - 20 min

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VGP Universal Kingdom
Whimsical amusement park with bumper cars, a roller coaster & other rides, plus live entertainment.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$5
5 - 6 min

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Food Village
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$3
11 - 14 min

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Kipling Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$5
Day 2Monuments and Beach Bliss
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$18

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$ 1

Hotel Mount Way
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
13 - 16 min

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Queensland Amusement Park
Theme park featuring roller coasters, family rides & water attractions, including a wave pool.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
63 - 76 min

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Pizza Republic
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
11 - 16 min

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Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple
Hindu temple dedicated to Hanuman, featuring a 32-ft. monolithic granite idol of the god.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Cinnamon Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 3Temples, Gardens, and Gastronomic Delights
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$13

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$ 1

Sangeetha Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Vast zoo with large, natural enclosures for Asian mammals & battery-operated cars (fee) for touring.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
58 - 70 min

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Palmshore Multi-Cuisine BBQ Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
9 - 14 min

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Santhome Cathedral Basilica
Cathedral basilica rebuilt in 1896 in neo-Gothic style, at the site of St. Thomas Apostle's tomb.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Sangeetha Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 4Urban Exploration and Cultural Extravaganza
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$15

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$ 1

Sangeetha Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
14 - 17 min

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Guindy National Park
Large, tree-filled park with a variety of animals & greenery, plus a children's play area.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$1
16 - 20 min

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Anjappar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$3
20 - 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$1
22 - 33 min

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That Madras Place
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 5Idyllic Mountaintop Views and Sandy Shores
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$6

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$ 2

Sangeeta
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
11 - 14 min

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St. Thomas Mount
Hill with views & a 1523 shrine on the site where St. Thomas was thought to have been martyred.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple Tiruvallikeni
Sacred 8th-century temple honouring the god Krishna, with ornately carved towers & columns.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Titanic Fast Food
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$1
6 - 9 min

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Marina Beach
Bustling urban beach featuring a long shoreline for basking & a variety of food stalls & shops.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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A2B Triplicane
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 6Underwater Wonders and Heritage Treasures
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$11

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$ 1

Gnanamabal Idli Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
18 - 22 min

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VGP Marine Kingdom
Big aquarium with 5 aquatic zones, an underwater tunnel, touch-pool exhibit & live feeding shows.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
46 - 56 min

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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
5 - 8 min

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Hotel Mamallaa Heritage
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1
Day 7Coastal Gastronomy and Thrilling Rides
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$11

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$ 1

Sea Crest Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
4 - 5 min

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MGM Dizzee World
Large amusement park with rides & a water area with slides & a wave pool, plus 2 restaurants.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
71 - 86 min

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Nair Mess
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
11 - 16 min

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Dr MGR Memorial
Airy, modern stone memorial & tomb for former Tamil Nadu chief minister M. G. Ramachandran.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Kasi Vinayaga Mess
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$3
Day 8Museums, History, and Culinary Adventures
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$15

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$ 1

Sangeetha Hotel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
4 - 5 min

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DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
Cross cultural museum featuring 18 historical houses, along with art, crafts & performances.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
76 - 92 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$1
13 - 16 min

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Gujarati Mandal
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$6
9 - 11 min

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French Loaf
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 9Art, Culture, and Scrumptious Sandwiches
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$14

Cafe Coffee Day
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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Government Museum Chennai
State collections including Indian art & sculpture, bronzes, anthropology & a children's section.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Flower Drum
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Sandwich Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $152 In total

Activities & Food:$144
Transport:$8