48 days in Chennai Itinerary

Chennai, a city hailed for its vibrant atmosphere and historic attractions, remains one of the most visited places in India.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Marina Beach and Wide Beach. DakshinaChitra Museum and Sea Shore Temple are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Chennai (Madras) side-trips: Covelong Catholic Church (in Covelong), Mahabalipuram (Maritime Heritage Museum, Varaha Cave Temple, & more) and Tiruvallur (Sri Veera raghava Perumal Temple, Masilamaniswara Temple, Thirumullaivoyal, & more). Pack the 27th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at MGM Dizzee World. And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, buy something for everyone on your list at The Forum Vijaya Mall, don't miss a visit to T Nagar, Ranganathan Street, and shop like a local with Phoenix Marketcity.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Chennai (Madras) trip planner .

In June in Chennai (Madras), expect temperatures between 43°C during the day and 31°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel back home.