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Chennai in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Chennai cover the city and ancient South India. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city
  2. 2Day 2: Mahabalipuram
  3. 3Day 3: Kanchipuram
  4. 4Food

Day 1: the city

Temples, Marina Beach and heritage.

Day 2: Mahabalipuram

The UNESCO shore temples.

Day 3: Kanchipuram

Silk and ancient temples.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Chennai — prices per person.

Mahabalipuram Heritage Day Tour-godkendt af Ministeriet for Indien
Chennai
Mahabalipuram Heritage Day Tour-godkendt af Ministeriet for Indien
5.0(2)·3 timer
fra$18/ person
via Viator
Fra Chennai Private Day Tour til Silk City Kanchipuram
Chennai
Fra Chennai Private Day Tour til Silk City Kanchipuram
10 timer
fra$90/ person
via Viator
Udforsk Chennai City Tour med guide, frokost og lokale højdepunkter
Chennai
Udforsk Chennai City Tour med guide, frokost og lokale højdepunkter
4.9(11)·6 timer
fra$75/ person
via Viator
Templer og Silke Sarees: En Full Day Tour of Kanchipuram
Chennai
Templer og Silke Sarees: En Full Day Tour of Kanchipuram
9 timer
fra$147/ person
via Viator

Chennai in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Chennai?
Three days lets you explore the city, and day-trip to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
What are the best day trips from Chennai?
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram and Pondicherry are the top day trips.
How do I plan a 3-day Chennai itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Mahabalipuram, and day three at Kanchipuram.

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