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3 days · Chennai itinerary

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.

Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai
Chennai
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai
5.0(38)·12 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Fort Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
Kochi
Fort Kochi Sightseeing Tuk-Tuk Tour
5.0(44)·3–4 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Malacca UNESCO site Malaysia from Singapore
Singapore
Private Tour to Malacca UNESCO site Malaysia from Singapore
5.0(32)·15 hours
from$722/ person
via Viator
Best of Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram: Private Day Tour
Chennai
Best of Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram: Private Day Tour
5.0(11)·12 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Fort Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour
Kochi
Fort Kochi Tuk Tuk Tour
5.0(33)·2h 30min
from$11/ person
via Viator
Bangalore Day Trip: Stone Giant & UNESCO Hoysala Temples
Bangalore
Bangalore Day Trip: Stone Giant & UNESCO Hoysala Temples
5.0(27)·12–15 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Best of Mysore, UNESCO Somnathpur Temple & Srirangapatna Day Tour
Bangalore
Best of Mysore, UNESCO Somnathpur Temple & Srirangapatna Day Tour
5.0(431)·12–13 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Private Guided Tour of Historic Fortifications in St. George
Bermuda
Private Guided Tour of Historic Fortifications in St. George
5.0(23)·3h 30min
from$745/ 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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