Chennai India

Chennai
City in India

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is a district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Chennai is divided into 4 broad regions,North, Central, South, and West.

How to Reach Chennai

Chennai International Airport (IATA Code-MAA) is the main international airport of Chennai.
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Tourist Places in Chennai

I have described 67 Best Places to Visit in Chennai. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Chennai. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Chennai. Also described The Best Things to Do in Chennai and Fun Things to Do in Chennai.
So that you can able to know the Famous Chennai Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Chennai Attractions & Sightseeing.

You need approximately USD 60 to visit all the places listed below for foreigner. With that amount of money, you have to add Food cost, Transport cost, Hotel rent and air fare to travel in Chennai.

Day-1:

Victoria Public Hall

Town Hall

It was built in 1888 named after Alexandrina Victoria (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901), Queen of the United Kingdom and Parliament voted her the additional title of Empress of India in 1876.
How to go: It is located about 270 meters from the south end of M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station towards west at 11/33, Evr Salai, Park Town Park Town, Kannappar Thidal, Poongavanapuram.

Ripon Building

Building

Government building was built in 1909-1913.
How to go: It is located about 100 meters from Victoria Public Hall towards west at 53, Raja Muthiah road, Kannappar Thidal, Periyame.

St. Andrew's Church

Church

It was built in 1818-1821.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Ripon Building towards south west at opposite of Daily Thanthi, 37, Poonamallee High road, Egmore.

Chetpet Ecopark

Park

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Monday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 25 Rupee ($0.34) per person.
Parking Fee: 20 Rupee ($0.27) for bike for 2 hours.
Boat Cost: 50 Rupee ($0.67) per person.
How to go: About 2.4 km from St. Andrew's Church towards west Periyar Salai road.

Day-2:

Anna Nagar Tower Park

Park

15.35 acres park also known as Dr. Visveswaraya Tower Park, contains 135 feet tall tower
Visiting Time: 5 AM to 9.30 PM every day.
How to go: It is about 6.5 km from M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station towards west. The nearest metro station is Anna Nagar Tower Metro Station.

Chennai Rail Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 50 Rupee ($0.67) per person.
How to go: About 2 km from Anna Nagar Tower Park towards north at New Avadi road, next to ICF Furnishing Division, Lakshmipuram, Villivakkam.

Puzhal aeri

Lake

Also known as the Red Hills Lake on 4,500 acres of land.
How to go: By train line 43003 to Pattaravakkam. The lake is about 2.5 km from there. Go there by taxi.

Day-3:

Arulmigu Thiyagarajaswamy

Hindu Temple

How to go: Neareast bus stop is Tiruvottiyur at sannathi Street, Thiruvottiyur.

Kalikambal Temple

Hindu Temple

It was built in 1678 at this place.
How to go: It is located about 7.5 km from Arulmigu Thiyagarajaswamy temple towards south at 212, Thambu Chetty St, near DHL Express Courier, Mannady, George Town.

The Armenian Church

Church

It was built in 1712.
How to go: It is located about 620 meters from Kalikambal Temple towards south at 60/116, Armenian Street, near High Court, Parry's Corner, George Town.

Madras High Court

High Court

It is the second oldest High Courts of India after the Calcutta High Court in Kolkata. High Court established on 15 August 1862. The present buildings were inaugurated on 12 July 1892.
How to go: It is located south side of Armenian Church at High Court road, Parry's Corner, George Town.

Fort St. George

Building

It is the first English fortress in India. It was built The fort was completed on 23 April 1644.
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from Madras High Court towards south.

Fort Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located north side of the fort.

CSI St. Mary's Church

Church

It is the oldest Anglican church in India. It was built in 1678-1680.
How to go: The church is located south side of the fort.
Inside the Premises:
Wellesley House: West side of the church.
Clive House: North side of Wellesley House and behind the fort.

Victory War Memorial

Monument

Monument was built to commemorate the soldiers, who died in the different wars.
How to go: It is located about 730 meters from Fort St. George towards south.

Day-4:

Government Museum Chennai

Museum

Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 9.30 AM to 5 PM. Friday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 15 Rupee ($0.2) for local adult and 250 Rupee ($3.37) for foreign adult. 10 Rupee ($0.13) for local child and 125 Rupee ($1.69) for foreign child. 5 Rupee ($0.067) for local student and 75 Rupee ($1.01) for foreign student.
Camera Fee: Still Camera - 200 Rupee ($2.7) and Video Camera - 500 Rupee ($6.75).
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from St. Andrew's Church towards southwest at Government Maternity Hospital, Pantheon road, Egmore.

Thousand Lights Mosque

Shia Mosque

It was built in 1810.
How to go: It is located about 1.8 km from Government Museum Chennai towards south through Pantheon road, then cross the river then turn left and walk through Greams Road towards south.

St. George's Cathedral CSI Church

Church

It was built in 1815.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Thousand Lights Mosque towards southwest at Plot No-224, near India Educational Foundation, Gopalapuram.

Semmozhi Poonga

Botanical Garden

20-acre park.
visiting Time: 10 AM to 7.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 15 rupee ($0.2) for adult. 10 rupee ($0.13) for child.
How to go: It is located west side of St.George's Cathedral CSI Church.

Valluvar Kottam

Monument

39 meters high monument, dedicated to the Tamil poet and philosopher Valluvar. It was built in 1976.
Visiting Time: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 3 Rupee ($0.04) for adult. 2 Rupee ($0.027) for child.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Semmozhi Poonga botanical gardent towards west.

Ranganathan Street

Street

It is one of the most crowded streets in the world. About 310 meters east-west street houses mainly clothing and jewelry industry.
How to go: About 2.7 km from Valluvar Kottam towards South. The road starts from Usman Road (west end).

Arulmigu Karaneeswarar

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from the east end of Ranganathan Street towards south in Saidapet.

Sivan Park

Park

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 3.30 AM to 10 AM and 4 PM to 10 PM. Monday - 5 AM to 10 AM and 4 PM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located 3.5 km from Arulmigu Karaneeswarar towards west at Rajamannar Salai, Kannigapuram, Sector 3, K. K. Nagar.

Vengeeswarar Temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from Sivan Park towards northeast at 36, Sannadhi St, Sarvamangala Colony, Aruna Colony, Vadapalani.

Vadapalani Murugan Temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: About 350 meters from Vengeeswarar Temple towards north at Palani Andavar Koil St, Vadapalani.

Day-5:

Sri Ramanaadheswarar

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located at 19, Eswaran Koil St, RE Nagar, Porur.

Thiruverkadu Karumari Amman

Hindu Temple

How to go: About 7 km from Sri Ramanaadheswarar towards northwest at Sannathi Street, Vallikollaimedu, Thiruverkadu.

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple mangadu

Hindu Temple

How to go: About 5 km from Thiruverkadu Karumari Amman towards northwest at Kundrathur Sriperumbudur road, Srinivasa Nagar, Mangadu.

Sundhareswarar Temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: About 3 km from Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple mangadu towards southeast at N Mada street, Kovur.

Kundrathur Murugan temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located about 4.5 km from Sundhareswarar Temple towards southwest in Kundrathu.

Day-6:

Queensland Amusement Park

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: Weekday - 10 AM to 6.30 PM. Weekend - 10 AM to 7.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 550 Rupee ($7.42) for adult. 450 Rupee ($6.07) for child.
How to go: It is located at Chennai-Bengaluru Highway, Palanjur, Sembarambakkam.

Day-7:

Kishkinta

Theme Park

Visiting Time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday - 10 AM to 6.30 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Wednesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 690 Rupee ($9.31) for adult. 490 ($6.61) for child height 2 feet 6 inch to 4 feet 6 inch.
How to go: It is located at 82, Varadarajapuram, Darkas Ward - II, Near Tambaram.

Day-8:

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Zoo

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Monday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 90 Rupee ($1.21) for Indian adult and 500 rupee ($6.75) for foreign adult. 50 Rupee ($0.67) for Indian child age 5-12 and 250 ($3.37) for foreign child age 5-12.
Other Cost: Zoo round Vehicle - 100 Rupee ($1.35) for adult (Any) and 50 Rupee ($0.67) for child (Any). Lion And Deer Safary - 100 Rupee ($1.35) for adult (Any) and 60 Rupee ($0.81) for child (Any)
Camera Fee: Still Camera - 25 Rupee for Indian. Free for foreigner. Handy Cam - 250 Rupee ($3.37) for Indian and 500 Rupee ($6.75) for foreigner. Video Camera - 500 Rupee ($6.75) for Indian and 1000 Rupee ($13.49) for foreigner.
How to go: Grand Southern Trunk road, Vandalur.

Day-9:

Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located at Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Triplicane.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Hindu Temple

The temple was built in 1952.
How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy towards southwest at No 187 Bheema Sena Garden Street, Royapettah High road, Mylapore.

Our Lady of Light Shrine

Church

Also known as Luz Church was built in 1516 by the Portuguese.
How to go: It is located 850 meters from Sai Baba Temple towards southwest at 156, Luz Church road, CIT Colony, Mylapore.

Sri Ramakrishna Math Chennai

Temple

It was started in the year 1897 by Swami Ramakrishnananda.
How to go: About 1.2 km from Our Lady of Light Shrine towards southeast at 31, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Alamelu Manga Puram, Sankarapuram, Mylapore.

Tholkappia Poonga

Eco Park

Also known as Adyar Eco-Park is a 358 acres park.
Visiting Time: Tuesday and Thursday - 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM. Saturday - 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM and 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM. 60 person per session.
Entry Fee: 20 Rupee ($0.27).
Parking Fee: Car/ Jeep - 20 Rupee ($0.27). Van/ Bus - 50 Rupee ($0.67).
Camera Fee: Still Camera - 50 Rupee ($0.67). Video camera - 100 Rupee ($1.35).
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from Sri Ramakrishna Math Chennai towards south at Karpagam Avenue, Mandavelipakkam, Raja Annamalai Puram.

Ayyappan Temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located east side of Tholkappia Poonga at 82, Santhome Highway Road, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram.

Day-10:

Perarignar Anna Memorial

Memorial

It was built in 1967–69 to commemorate former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. N. Annadurai.
How to go: It is located north end of Marina Beach at D6, Santhome High road, Navalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane.

MGR Memorial

Memorial

It was built in 1988 to memory of Former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu, M. G. Ramachandran and his protege J. Jayalalithaa. Their bodies were buried at the site on December 5, 2016.
How to go: It is located south side of Anna Memorial at Marina Beach road, Navalar Nagar, Chepauk, Triplicane.

Senate House

Building

The building was built in 1879. Now it is the administrative centre of Madras University.
How to go: It is located about 100 meters from MGR Memorial towards west.

Marina Beach

Beach

How to go: It starts from the south side of MGR Memorial.

Vivekananda House

Building

It was built in 1842. Swami Vivekananda stayed here during his visit in Chennai.
How to go: It is located at Kamaraj Salai, Marina Beach Road, Triplicane.

Chennai Marina Lighthouse

Lighthouse

First lighthouse was built in  1796 by the British government. It worked till 1841. 2nd lighthouse was built in 1844 by East India Company. Third lighthouse was built on 1 June 1894. Current lighthouse was built in 1977 by East Coast Constructions.
How to go: It is located about 1.1 km from Vivekananda House towards south at Marina Beach Road, Marina Beach, Mylapor.

Santhome Cathedral Basilica

Church

St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica was first built in 1523 by Portuguese. Current building was built in 1893 byy British.
How to go: It is located 650 meters from Chennai Marina Lighthouse towars south at 38, Santhome High road, Dummingkuppam, Mylapore.

Day-11:

Guindy National Park

Park

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 15 Rupee ($0.2) for adult. 5 Rupee ($0.067) for child.
Camera Fee: 10 Rupee ($0.13) for still Camera. 75 Rupee ($1.01) for Video Camera.
How to go: It is located at Rangeguindy, Opposite of  IIT Madras, Guindy.
Inside the Premises: Children's Park, Snake Park.

Gandhi Mandapam

Memorial

The first memorial at this place was built on 27 January 1956 to commemorate of Mahatma Gandhi. Later 4 structures were added at this place for memorial of Rettamalai Srinivasan and former chief ministers Rajaji, Kamaraj and M. Bhaktavatsalam.
How to go: It is located north side of Snake Park.

Birla Planetarium

Planetarium

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5.45 PM every day.
Entry Fee:
Periyar Science and Technology Center: 30 rupee ($0.4) for adult and 15 rupee ($0.2) for child age below 12.
Birla Planetarium Entry Fee: 30 rupee ($0.4) for adult and 15 rupee ($0.2) for child age below 12.
Birla Planetarium 3D Science Movie: 20 rupee ($0.27) for any.
Science Centre + Planetarium + 3D Science Movie + Science Park: 60 rupee ($0.81) for adult and 30 rupee ($0.4) for child age below 12.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Gandhi Mandapam towards northeast at Gandhi Mandapam road, Duraisamy Nagar, Kotturpuram.

MGR Film City Road

Street

About 720 meters east-west road mainly contains studios.
How to go: It is located east side of Children's park from Kanagam road (west end) to Rajiv Gandhi IT Expy road (east end).

Arulmigu Marundeeswarar

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located 1.5 km from the east end of MGR Film City Road. From south end of MGR Film City Road turn right (south) and walk about 450 meters through Rajiv Gandhi IT Expy road. Then turn left (east) and walk about 900 meters through East Coast road. Turn right (south) and walk 200 meters, you can see the temple on your left.

Day-12:

Broken Bridge

Bridge

It was collapsed in 1977 due to strong currents of the river.
How to go: It is located north end of Edward Elliot's Beach.

Edward Elliot's Beach

Beach

How to go: South end of Marina Beach.

Karl Schmidt Memorial

Memorial

It was built to commemorate of a European sailor, K A J Schmidt who was drowned at this beach on December 30, 1930 to save the life of a girl.
How to go: It is located at Elliot's Beach.

Annai Velankanni Shrine

Church

How to go: It is located about 480 meters from Karl Schmidt Memorial towards south near the Elliot's beach at 4, Annai Velankanni Road, Odaimanagar, Besant Nagar.

Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located about 300 meters from Annai Velankanni church towards south near the Elliot's beach at 6/21 paindi Amman Kovil, Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar.

Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple towards south near the Elliot's beach at 1, Thirumurugan St, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar.

Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located south end of Elliot's beach.

Palavakkam Beach Road

Street

770 meters east-west road.
How to go: West end of street ends at East Coast road and east end of street ends at Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach.

Day-13:

VGP Universal Kingdom

Amuseument Park

Visiting Time: Weekdays - 11 AM to 7:30 PM. Weekends and Holidays - 10:30 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: There are three types of ticket.
Silver Crown: 350 Rupee ($4.72) for adult and 300 Rupee ($4.05) for child. Only at Dry rides at Universal Kingdom.
Golden Crown: 600 Rupee ($8.1) for adult and 500 Rupee ($6.75) for child height 90-125 cm. For Universal Kingdom (Dry and Water) + Aqua Kingdom.
Platinum Crown: 945 Rupee ($12.75) for adult and 845 Rupee ($11.4) for child. Universal Kingdom + Snow Kingdom + Aqua Kingdom.
Camera Fee: Still Camera - 50 Rupee ($0.67), Handy Cam - 50 Rupee ($0.67), Prefessional Video Cam - 2000 Rupee ($26.99).
How to go: It is located at VGP Universal Kingdom, East Coast Road.
Rides:
Family Rides: Lazy River, Carousel, Flying Machine, Carnival Games, Viking, Cup & Saucer, Tele Combat, Dashing Car, Thrill-X, Wave Swinger, Balloon Racer, Crazy Plane, Flashdance, Octopus, Ferris Wheel, Super Trooper, Enterprise, Marmaid Ship.
Thrill Ride: Mini chair-o-plane, Roller Coaster, Go Kart, Horror House, Rock and Roll, Top Gun, Flying Carpet, London Bull.
Kids Rides: Tiny Tots Express, Mini Pirate Ship, Alaudin, Kangaroo, Circus Train, Water Duck, Arcade Games, Jumping Frogs.
Water Rides: Float Slide, Typhoon Tunnel, Aqua Racer, Family Raft, Tornado, Rain Dance, Wave Pool, Water Chute.
Others: Paneer Fort, Snow Kingdom, Petting Zoo, Aqua Kingdom.

Day-14:

ISKCON Chennai

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located at Bhakti Vedanta Swami Road, Off ECR, Akkarai, Sholinganallur.

Sri Prathyangira Devi Temple

Hindu Temple

How to go: It is located about 1.2 km from ISKCON temple towards south at 16A, Sri Prathyangira Kovil, Road, Sholinganallu.

Akkarai Beach

Beach

How to go: From Sri Prathyangira Devi Temple towards east end.

ECR Beach

Beach

How to go: South end of Akkarai Beach.

Jagannath Temple

Hindu Temple

The temple was built on 26 January 2001.
How to go: It is located about 4.8 km from ECR Beach towards south at Kannathur Reddikuppam, Kovalam Post.

Dakshina Chitra Museum

Museum

Dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture.
Visting Time: Wednesday to Saturday, Monday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 3.5 km from Jagannath Temple towards south at SH 49, Muthukadu.

Day-15:

MGM Dizzee World

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10.30 AM to 6 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10.30 AM to 6.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 699 Rupee ($9.43) for adult and 549 Rupee ($7.41) for child.
How to go: It is about 450 meters from Dakshina Chitra Museum towards north at 1/74, SH 49, Muthukadu.
Attractions:
Adult Rides: Big Wheel, Caribbean Swing, Creeper Bug, Disco Saucer, Dodgem Car, Kamikaze Ranger, Nilagiri Express, Revolution, Rock o Plane, Roll o Roll, Rolling Thunder, Star Wheel, Super Bike, Super Trooper, Tomb Raider, Water Coaster, Wave Swinger.
Children Rides: Bat Man Jet, Caterpillar, Childrens Land, Cup Saucer, Dizzee Express, Elephant Safari, Granny Bug, Jurassic Train, Kids Dodgem, Kids Swing, Mini Jet, Mini MGR, Mini Slambam, Mushroom House, Rocket Tower, Rough Rider, Scooty Ride, Shoe House, Stone House, Tora Spin.
Family Rides: Balloon Race, Carousal, Cricket Game, Game Arcade, Rainbow, Reindeer Coaster, Sky Glider, Super Trucks, Swimming Pool, Twister, Water MGR.
Family Entertainment: Alai Osai, Amphi Theater, Boating, Carnival Games, Chinna Kutralum, Imagine, MGM Express, Rain Tree, Tree House.

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