5 Days in Chennai: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Pavithran TDS

18 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day itinerary to Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and experience the excitement of amusement parks and wildlife encounters.

Trip to Chennai

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$60

$ 5

Hilton Chennai

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

12 - 15 min

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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

78 - 94 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$40

Day 2

$48

$ 3

Hilton Chennai

Depart from your stay 🏨

53 - 64 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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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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$12

Day 3

$37

$ 4

Hilton Chennai

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

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

9 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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The first British fortress built in India, established in 1644, with a museum & 17th-century church.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Day 4

$37

$ 4

Hilton Chennai

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

10 - 15 min

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Concrete lighthouse opened in 1977, standing at 46m & with a viewing gallery open to the public.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 5

$45

$ 5

Hilton Chennai

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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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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38 - 46 min

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

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $247 In total

Activities & Food:$227

Transport:$20