9:30 AMFort St. GeorgeMuseum inside the fort shows old MadrasMap
12:00 PMGovernment MuseumFamous for its gallery of Chola bronzesMap
5:00 PMMarina BeachEvening walk and snacks; avoid swimming hereMap
Day 2
7:30 AMParthasarathy TempleOld Vishnu temple in TriplicaneMap
9:30 AMKapaleeshwarar TempleColourful tower and temple tank in MylaporeMap
11:30 AMSan Thome BasilicaChurch built over the tomb of St ThomasMap
5:00 PMElliot's BeachCalmer beach at Besant Nagar for an evening walkMap
Day 3
9:00 AMValluvar KottamChariot-shaped memorial to the poet ThiruvalluvarMap
10:30 AMGuindy National ParkSmall forest park in the city; look for blackbuckMap
2:00 PMVandalur ZooLarge zoo; wear shoes you can walk inMap
What a 3-day trip to Chennai costs
Budget: about ₹3,300–₹7,000 per person
Mid-range: about ₹8,500–₹17,300 per person
Comfort: about ₹19,500–₹38,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Chennai is not included.
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