Chennai 2 Nights 3 Days Tour

Chennai 2 Nights 3 Days PackageI visited CHENNAI. Following is trip details as I did expenses. Total Tour Expenses: INR 8500/- for two persons. I am not selling any product or details here, this is just for knowledge sharing for travellers.

Hotels:
Raj Palace, Chennai (3 star)
Mamalla Heritage, Mahabalipuram (3 star)

Tour Day 1 Chennai: Arrive in and explore Chennai
Once you arrive in Chennai, our representative will give you a warm welcome and escort you to your hotel. Check into the hotel and relax. Later, set out for a whole day of sightseeing filled with the wonders of this amazing town. Start by visiting the Marina Beach and then head to Kapeleshwar Temple which is one of the oldest temples in this town, built around the 7th Century CE. Also, visit the oldest fort in Chennai which is called Saint George Fort and also pay a visit to the stunning Santhome Cathedral along with National Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium and People’s Park. Enroute also take a quick look at the Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society before returning back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Tour Day 2 Mahabalipuram: Transfer to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram
After a wonderful breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed towards Mahabalipuram. Though the drive itself is amazingly beautiful you will also have a chance to stop en route at Kanchipuram to add to the fun. Also known as the city of 1000 temples, Kanchipuram is an ancient center of culture set up by the Pallava Kings. This city is considered to be one of the seven sacred cities in our country and as such enjoy throes of pilgrims throughout the year. If you plan your visit around festivals, you can see this city as well as Mahabalipuram in all its glory. After the temples, move on to visit the Shankaracharya Seer and then stop at the emporium to shop for Silk Sarees. Then you will move on to Mahabalipuram. Upon arriving in this age-old city, check into the hotel and relax for the night.

Tour Day 3 Mahabalipuram: Departure
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and check out. After this, you will be taken on a guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram, where you will visit places like Mahishasurmardini Caves, Shore Temple, Krishna Mandapam, and Arjun’s Penance. Also, explore the true skill of architecture displayed at the Panch Ratna, 5 monolithic temples carved out of a single stone. Visit the Crocodile farm which is home to over 100 crocodiles. End your tour with a thrilling trip to the Snake Venom Extraction Center before you depart for Chennai. Upon reaching Chennai you can go for your journey home.

Tour Information
Departure City: Chandigarh
Travellers: 2 adults & 0 children
Duration: 3 days & 2 nights