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10 Days in Chennai: Unveiling the Soul of Tamil Nadu

Yug Dhaduk

Yug Dhaduk

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Chennai, India's cultural hub. Immerse yourself in the rich history and spirituality of this vibrant city as you explore ancient temples, stroll along sandy beaches, and encounter exotic wildlife. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you enchanted.

Trip to Chennai

Day 1Heritage and Tranquility
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$3

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$ 2

Vivekananda House
Former ice store where Swami Vivekananda stayed in 1897, now a permanent exhibition on his life.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$3
6 - 8 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach
Popular, sandy strand known for its sunsets, plus vendors selling grilled corn & other street food.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Divine Encounters and Ocean Bliss
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$0

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$ 1

Chennai Sri Kaalikambal Kamadeswarar Temple
Prominent 17th century Hindu temple dedicated Shri Kāligāmbāl & Lord Kamadeswarar.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Marina Beach
Bustling urban beach featuring a long shoreline for basking & a variety of food stalls & shops.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Temples, Gardens, and Serenity
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$3

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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
13 - 16 min

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Sai Baba Temple Mylapore
Peaceful temple complex with prayer rituals, plus meals & sweets distributed to devotees.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Semmozhi Poonga
Serene botanical garden with over 500 species of plants, including exotic varieties.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$3
Day 4Spiritual Awakening and Historical Insights
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$3

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$ 2

Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple
This colourful, multi-level seaside temple with ornate details honours the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Natesan Park
4-acre park with shade trees featuring walking paths, a children's play area & tennis court.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
31 - 38 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$3
Day 5Sacred Shrines and Natural Beauty
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$ 2

KUNDRATHUR MURUGAN TEMPLE
Intricate Hindu temple surrounded by greenery, with an ornate gopura tower & street vendors.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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Sivan Park
Leafy, family-friendly urban park with a kid's playground, several animal statues & a skating area.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Arulmigu Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Renovated in 1920, this Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga is a popular place to get married.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Wildlife Wonders
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$6

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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$6
Day 7Seeking Blessings and Parks
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$ 2

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple mangadu
Colonnaded prayer halls & a gopura gate carved with figures at a long-standing Hindu temple.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Arulmigu Devi Karumariamman Temple, Thiruverkadu
Ornate Hindu temple featuring stepped towers, carved pillars & colourful ceilings, plus a pond.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
45 - 54 min

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Panagal Park
3.2-hectare park in a busy shopping district featuring shaded paths, water features & statues.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 8Celestial Delights and Reptilian Encounters
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$5

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$ 1

B.M. Birla Planetarium
Modern planetarium with a 360-degree theater for a virtual tour of the night sky & astronomy shows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
6 - 8 min

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Chennai Snake Park
Family-friendly park featuring a wide range of snakes in cages & crocodiles in open-air enclosures.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
Day 9Nature's Retreat and Sacred Spaces
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$3

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$ 1

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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$3
20 - 24 min

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Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple
Monumental Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, known for its health & curative properties.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 10Marvels and Devotion
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$0

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$ 2

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
26 - 32 min

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Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple
Temple reputed to be lucky for lovers, with 6th-century origins, colonnaded gates & bejeweled idols.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
67 - 81 min

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Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple
Hindu temple dedicated to Hanuman, featuring a 32-ft. monolithic granite idol of the god.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $30 In total

Activities & Food:$21
Transport:$9