Chennai Tour Packages

Chennai Tour Packages

Chennai was born as a metropolitan city soon after the British negotiated a strip of land from the King of Vijayanagar to build the fortified city, Fort St. George, in 1640. Here temples and buildings built by the erstwhile royalty stand side-by-side with the gothic churches and Indo-Sarcenic architectural landmarks. Popularly known as the Gateway to South India, Chennai is the ever growing capital of Tamil Nadu, not to mention the largest city in the state.

There are many temples in the city which can be visited with the help of tour. The different temples that would be covered in tour packages are Ashtalakshmi, kapaleeswarar and many more. The number of days which you wish to spend to visit this beautiful place would deice the places that you would visit. There are many travels company which will offer your different type of packages to visit Chennai. There are also many museums and parks in eth city which would give great happiness to children’s. It is a city where people of all age can get place to enjoy and make their holidays enjoyable. Get the tour to make it easy for you to enjoy Chennai and all the beautiful places.

Day - 01 : Arrival Chennai

Arrival at the Chennai airport/railway station, our tour representative will assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. Take rest and fresh & up, set out for a full day sightseeing tour of Chennai. Later, visit the famous Marina Beach (the second largest in the world), Kapeleeswar Temple, Fort St. George (the oldest fort in Chennai). Thereafter, head straight to Santhome Cathedral, National Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Church, Anna  Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium and People’s Park. Make a brief halt at Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society before returning back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day - 02 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

Morning breakfast, leave by road for Mahabalipuram, acclaimed as a UNESCO World  Heritage Site for its spectacular rock-cut temples. On the way, make a brief halt in Kancheepuram, the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India. Thereafter, proceed to the famous Shankaracharya Seer in Kancheepuram. In the meantime, shop for some exquisite Kanchivaram silk sarees. Later, continue your journey towards Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day - 03 :  Mahabalipuram - Chennai

After breakfast in the morning, sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram which include visits to Mahishasurmardini Caves, Shore Temple, Krishna Mandapam and Arjun’s Penance. Later, proceed towards Panch Rathas, a cluster of monolithic temples, Crocodile Farm, home to over 100 crocodiles, School of Art & Sculpture and Snake Venom Extracting Center. Later, back to Chennai and proceed towards the airport/railway station onward journey.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra

• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

Chennai International Airport (Airport Code: MAA - 15 km southwest of city center at Meenambakkam) operates through Kamaraj Domestic Terminal and Anna International Terminal. Direct flights connect to all Indian metros and international hubs across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The direct Chennai Metro Airport Station connects the terminal to Chennai Central and Egmore in just 30 minutes.

By Train:

Chennai is the principal railway junction of Southern India, served by two iconic passenger terminals:

• MGR Chennai Central (MAS / Chennai Central): Grand Romanesque Gothic terminal serving Vande Bharat Express and superfast trains to Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
• Chennai Egmore (MS): Historic Gothic station serving express trains across Tamil Nadu (Madurai, Tirunelveli, Rameshwaram) and Kerala.
• Tambaram Terminal (TBM): Modern southern gateway for southbound long distance express trains.

By Road:

• Scenic East Coast Road (ECR / NH-332A): Smooth coastal drive to Mahabalipuram (55 km / 1 hour) and Pondicherry (150 km / 3 hours).
• To Bangalore (~330 km / 4.5 hours): 4-lane NH-48 and the new expressway.
• To Madurai (~460 km / 7 hours): 4-lane Grand Southern Trunk Road (NH-45).
• Interstate Bus Terminals: Asia's largest bus station at CMBT Koyambedu and the modern Kilambakkam Bus Terminus (KCBT) operate round the clock SETC, KSRTC, and private luxury Volvo coaches.

Local Transport:

The Chennai Metro (CMRL) Blue and Green Lines, Chennai Suburban Railway network, and MRTS train system provide comprehensive, clean, and fast transport across all city zones and beaches.

Chennai features a rich array of ancient Dravidian temples, world famous urban beaches, colonial fortresses, and classical cultural centers:

1. Kapaleeshwarar Temple & 7th-Century Dravidian Gopuram (Mylapore Heritage Quarter)

Originally built in the 7th century CE by the Pallava dynasty and reconstructed in the 16th century under Vijayanagara rule, Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a masterwork of Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Karpagambal. The 37-meter-high eastern *gopuram* is covered with hundreds of painted stucco sculptures depicting Hindu puranic legends, surrounding a sacred temple tank (*theppakulam*) that hosts the annual Panguni Uthiram float festival.

Kapaleeshwarar Temple — 7th-Century Dravidian Temple Gopuram and Sacred Teppakulam Tank

2. Marina Beach & 13-Km Coromandel Coastline Promenade (Bay of Bengal)

Stretching 13 km from Fort St. George in the north to Besant Nagar in the south, Marina Beach is the second longest natural urban beach in the world. Lined with palm trees, heritage stone statues of Tamil poets, the 49-meter Chennai Lighthouse (with elevator access for panoramic views), and evening food stalls, it serves as the city's favorite gathering spot for sunset sea breezes and spicy snacks.

Marina Beach — World's Second Longest Natural Urban Beach Along the Bay of Bengal

3. San Thome Cathedral Basilica & Apostle St. Thomas Tomb (Santhome)

Constructed in the 16th century by Portuguese explorers and rebuilt in 1896 in pure neo-Gothic style by the British, this national basilica is one of only three churches in the world built directly over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus Christ (the other two being St. Peter's in Rome and Santiago de Compostela in Spain). The white church features 56-meter spires, stained glass windows, and a subterranean relic crypt.

San Thome Cathedral Basilica — Historic Neo-Gothic Basilica Built Over the Tomb of St. Thomas

4. Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church & Colonial Fort Museum (1640 Citadel)

Founded in 1640 by the British East India Company, Fort St. George is the earliest British military fortress built in India. Today housing the Tamil Nadu Legislative Secretariat, the fort complex includes *St. Mary's Church* (consecrated in 1680 as the oldest Anglican church east of Suez) and the *Fort Museum*, which displays colonial weapons, regimental silver, and oil paintings of British governors.

Fort St. George — 1640 British Military Citadel and Historical Fort Museum in Chennai

5. Valluvar Kottam & 39-Meter Temple Chariot Memorial (Nungambakkam)

Erected in 1976 in tribute to the celebrated classical Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, this modern monument features a massive 39-meter-high granite temple chariot (*ther*). The chariot houses a life size statue of the poet, supported by four giant stone wheels and an auditorium where all 1,330 verses of the *Tirukkural* are engraved on polished granite pillars.

Valluvar Kottam — 39-Meter Granite Temple Chariot Memorial Dedicated to Thiruvalluvar

6. Government Museum Chennai & National Art Gallery (Egmore - Bronze Gallery)

Established in 1851, India's second oldest museum complex is world renowned for its magnificent Bronze Gallery, exhibiting rare Chola, Pallava, and Vijayanagara bronze sculptures, including the iconic 10th-century *Nataraja (Lord of Cosmic Dance)*, alongside Buddhist sculptures from Amaravati.

7. Guindy National Park & Children's Nature Park (Rare Urban Protected Forest)

One of the rare national parks situated within a major metropolis, this 2.7-square-kilometer tropical dry evergreen forest provides sanctuary to spotted deer, blackbucks, jackals, pangolins, 130 species of birds, and over 60 butterfly varieties.

8. Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar) & Karl Schmidt Memorial (South Chennai)

A cleaner, calmer coastal strip at the southern end of Marina Beach, famous for the colonial Dutch sailor memorial (*Karl Schmidt Memorial*), the nearby seaside *Ashtalakshmi Temple*, and seaside cafes.

9. DakshinaChitra Living Heritage Museum & South Indian Craft Village (ECR)

A living history museum situated along the East Coast Road featuring 18 authentic reconstructed heritage houses representing the vernacular architecture, folk arts, handloom weaving, and pottery of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.