1 Day trip in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Budget: 0 - 500 USD City sightseeing
Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, it is the fourth-largest city and the sixth-largest metropolitan area in India.
Currency
INR
Exchange Rate of 1 USD to INR
₹83.95
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Capital
New Delhi
Timezone
UTC+05:30
Electricity
Language
Tamil
English
Hindi
Telugu
Kannada
Malayalam
Weather
🌫 27.09°C
Best Way to Get Around
Bus
Train
Taxi
- Chennai
Fort St. George
$ $ $ $Visit the first English fortress in India, built in 1644, and explore its museum displays, including weaponry, uniforms & coins.
- Chennai
Marina Beach
$ $ $ $Take a stroll on the second longest urban beach in the world and enjoy its breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal.
- Chennai
Kapaleeswarar Temple
$ $ $ $Visit the ancient Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and marvel at its stunning Dravidian architecture.
- Chennai
Mahabalipuram
$ $ $ $Take a day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its rock-cut caves and temples, including the Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas.
Kayak Accommodation
Hostel
10-15 USD per night
Budget hotel
20-30 USD per night
Airbnb
25-40 USD per night
Mid-range hotel
50-70 USD per night
Luxury hotel
100-200 USD per night
Transportation
Public bus
0.25-0.50 USD per trip
MRT
0.25-1 USD per trip
Auto rickshaw (local taxi)
1-5 USD per trip
Ola or Uber
3-10 USD per trip
Private driver (for the day)
50-100 USD per day
Food
Street food
1-3 USD per meal
Budget restaurant
2-5 USD per meal
Mid-range restaurant
7-15 USD per meal
Fancy restaurant
20-50 USD per meal
Western food restaurant
5-20 USD per meal