Day 1: Arrival in Chennai and Local Sightseeing | |
Pick up from Chennai Central Railway Station early morning | |
Transfer to hotel and check-in followed by breakfast | |
Visit Marina Beach for a relaxing coastal walk | |
Explore Fort St. George and St. Mary’s Church for colonial heritage | |
Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple and other iconic Chennai temples | |
Lunch at local restaurant (on your own) | |
Afternoon visit to Government Museum and National Art Gallery | |
Evening shopping and cultural experience at T. Nagar Market | |
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay | |
--- Day 2: Chennai to Mahabalipuram – Heritage Exploration | |
Breakfast at the hotel and check-out | |
Drive to Mahabalipuram (approx. 1.5 to 2 hours) | |
Visit Shore Temple and marvel at ancient Dravidian architecture | |
Explore group of monuments at mahabalipuram including Arjuna’s Penance, Pancha Rathas, and Krishna’s Butter Ball | |
Enjoy lunch at a seaside café (on your own) | |
Leisure time at mahabalipuram beach for sunset views | |
Check-in at Mahabalipuram hotel and rest | |
Evening cultural show or optional handicraft shopping | |
Dinner at hotel and overnight stay in Mahabalipuram | |
Day 3: Mahabalipuram Sightseeing and Departure | |
Breakfast at hotel and check-out | |
Visit remaining mahabalipuram tourist places including Mahishasuramardini Cave and the Lighthouse | |
Optional activity: Visit to DakshinaChitra museum for South Indian culture (time permitting) | |
Drop at Chengalpattu Railway Station for return journey |