Chennai

3-day itinerary

The Perfect 3 Days in Chennai

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A balanced 3-day plan for Chennai, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Fort St. George

    Morning

    Fort St. George

    India's first British fortress, home to a 17th-century church and fascinating colonial-era museum.

    19 min walk · 1.4 km to the next stop
  2. George Town

    Afternoon

    George Town

    Explore Chennai's oldest neighborhood, brimming with colonial architecture, vibrant bazaars, and centuries of rich heritage.

    9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
  3. Royapuram

    Evening

    Royapuram

    Chennai's oldest railway station, a heritage gem blending colonial history with the pulse of modern India.

Where to eat: Adyar Anand Bhavan — Regional — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Chennai Government Museum

    Morning

    Chennai Government Museum

    South India's oldest museum, packed with ancient artifacts, Roman coins, and stunning bronze sculptures.

    12 min drive · 2.5 km to the next stop
  2. Valluvar Kottam

    Afternoon

    Valluvar Kottam

    Marvel at a towering chariot-shaped monument honoring Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, a true Chennai landmark.

    17 min drive · 4.2 km to the next stop
  3. Vivekanandar Illam

    Evening

    Vivekanandar Illam

    Explore the serene historic home where Swami Vivekananda found inspiration overlooking the Chennai seafront.

Where to eat: Adyar Ananda Bhavan — Indian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Birla Planetarium

    Morning

    Birla Planetarium

    Journey through the cosmos with stunning sky shows inside Chennai's iconic silver-domed planetarium.

    15 min walk · 1.1 km to the next stop
  2. Children's Park, Guindy

    Afternoon

    Children's Park, Guindy

    Meet deer, blackbuck, and exotic birds in Chennai's beloved family-friendly forest zoo.

    37 min drive · 11.1 km to the next stop
  3. Evening

    Chennai Railway Museum

    Discover vintage locomotives and India's rich railway history at this fascinating open-air museum.

Where to eat: Alagar Multicuisine Restaurant — Chinese — a well-loved local spot.

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