Chennai Tour Package – 2 Nights 3 Days

2 Nights / 3 Days

Description

There are many places in India where culture and traditions run deep and are part of people’s daily lives. Considered the largest among these cities is the quaint and charming city of Chennai. Located in the heart of South India, this city is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is also considered the cultural, economic, and educational capital of all of South India. In this 2-night, 3-day Chennai tour package, you will enjoy a wonderful but short break where you can take a weekend getaway to break the daily routine and take a break from your busy schedule.

Chennai has a lot to offer all visitors. The city itself is a thriving center of commerce, adorned with various art and history institutions that you can visit. Chennai is home to one of the largest museums in our country, called the Government Museum, which houses a large collection of specimens from human history. For those looking for a beach holiday on this 2-night, 3-day Chennai tour package, you can always visit one of the many beaches here where sun-kissed sand gives way to azure waters where you can laze all day. Marina Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Chennai and covers a distance of about 13 km. The beach is not only known for its beautiful ocean waters but also for the statues of heroes like MGR and Anna built on the beach. The statues speak volumes about the tireless efforts these figures have put into helping the state become one of the fastest-growing states in the country.

On this 2-night, 3-day Chennai vacation package, you will also visit the ancient cities of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Both cities are home to some of the most historic temples of the Pallaya dynasties, and as such, many relics from the bygone era can be found. Kanchipuram is another amazing city, more famous for its silk sarees than its temples. There is much that these three cities have to offer all who dare to venture into history. With a diverse landscape, you will enjoy your time with these 3-day Chennai packages away from your daily routine.

Highlights

  •     Visit Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
  •     Enjoy a scenic drive from Chennai to Mahabalipuram
  •     Visit Shankaracharya Seer in Kanchipuram
  •     Buy silk sarees at Kanchipuram Emporium
  •     Watch shows at the Birla Planetarium and stroll along Marina Beach
Itinerary

Explore the wonderful town of Chennai as you start your Chennai Tour package.

Once you arrive in Chennai, our representative will give you a warm welcome and escort you to your hotel. Check into the hotel and relax. Later, set out for a whole day of sightseeing filled with the wonders of this amazing town. Start by visiting the Marina Beach and then head to Kapeleeswar Temple which is one of the oldest temples in this town, built around the 7th Century CE. Also, visit the oldest fort in Chennai which is called Saint George Fort and also pay a visit to the stunning Santhome Cathedral along with National Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium and People’s Park. Enroute also take a quick look at the Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society before returning back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day two of the Chennai Tour Package take you to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram

After a wonderful breakfast at your hotel, check out and proceed towards Mahabalipuram. Though the drive itself is amazingly beautiful you will also have a chance to stop en route at Kanchipuram to add to the fun. Also known as the city of 1000 temples, Kanchipuram is an ancient center of culture set up by the Pallava Kings. This city is considered to be one of the seven sacred cities in our country and as such enjoy throes of pilgrims throughout the year. If you plan your visit around festivals, you can see this city as well as Mahabalipuram in all its glory. After the temples, move on to visit the Shankaracharya Seer and then stop at the emporium to shop for Silk Sarees. Then you will move on to Mahabalipuram. Upon arriving in this age-old city, check into the hotel and relax for the night.

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel and check out. After this, you will be taken on a guided sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram, where you will visit places like Mahishasurmardini Caves, Shore Temple, Krishna Mandapam, and Arjun’s Penance. Also, explore the true skill of architecture displayed at the Panch Ratna, 5 monolithic temples carved out of a single stone. Visit the Crocodile farm which is home to over 100 crocodiles. End your tour with a thrilling trip to the Snake Venom Extraction Center before you depart for Chennai. Upon reaching Chennai you will be dropped off at the train station or the airport for your journey home.

Inclusion
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Room on Double Sharing
  • Sightseeing at all the mentioned places
  • Pickup and drop From Nearest Airport/Railway station
  • Fuel, Toll, Parking, Driver Allowance
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Transportation by individual Cab
Exclusion
  • Flight Fare/Train fare
  • Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks
  • Extra Mattress
  • River Rafting, Wildlife Safari, Rock climbing, paragliding, joy ride (Toy Train)
  • Porterage
  • Additional sightseeing or Extra usage of the vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Extra Meals (Additional food charge ) or Drinks & meal supplement for children like Milk and cornflakes
  • Non-Veg Food
  • Mineral Water / Cold Drink
  • Tips, Telephone Charges, Laundry
  • Travel Insurance
FAQs

Travelers will be transferred from Chennai to Mahabalipuram by road. The journey takes about 2 hours to cover a distance of 56 kilometers excluding the halt at Kanchipuram.

Yes, you can change the itinerary to include additional days or more places as per your holidays and budget.

Since Chennai is a coastal city, the temperature here remains sort of warm and the climate is humid all throughout the year. As such you can avail these packages all year round but most people prefer to come here between October to February, the winter months.

You can shop for silk sarees, jewelry and other such items form Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram, while there is nothing of real importance to be bought from Chennai.

No, the above-mentioned itinerary involves a fair amount of walking among the ruins and temples at all these destinations and as such children may get tired too quickly. However, you can always customize the tour to be more child-friendly.

The distance between Chennai and Mahabalipuram is approximately 56 km and it will take around one and a half hour to reach Mahabalipuram by car.

Some of the attractions in Chennai that you can visit are:

Marina Beach
Breezy Beach
Marundeeswarar Temple
Valluvar Kottam
Arignar Anna Zoological Park

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