Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the fourth largest city in the country, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South India. A city that has a rich cultural history, Chennai perfectly balances its heritage with its thriving modern lifestyle. A metropolis with a heart, Chennai’s skyline is famous for its towering skyscrapers which form a scenic vista along the coast, but the heart of Chennai still remains in the multitude of old temples and churches dotting various parts of the city. Steeped in rich South-Indian culture, Chennai is a city that has a plethora of dimensions that one can explore, and regardless of where you go, the city has an old-world charm to it that refuses to be overshadowed.
DAY 1 PICKUP FROM CHENNAI: Hotel / Airport / Railway station / Bus Station and proceed to Chennai Local Sightseeing places including:
MARINA BEACH: With a white sandy shore that looks as though extending to infinity, the landscape of Marina Beach is a mesmerising and serene sight to behold. The beach has a primarily sandy terrain and is a breeding ground for olive ridley sea turtles as well. You could take a walk along the Marina beach with your near and dear ones or even all alone and enjoy the cool evening sea breeze along with a hot plate of crispy sundal and murukku.
MGR FILAM CITY: Covering a massive 70 acres at Taramani in Chennai, the MGR Film City is a popular tourist hotspot and the place-to-be for several South Indian films directors. Besides being the best place to catch a glimpse of a popular Tamil actor and the film city also has a film school, indoor and outdoor shooting locations, replicas of village and urban areas, temple, church, mosque, post office, police station, prison, courtroom, and landscaped gardens in Italian, Japanese and Mughal styles. They recently opened the MGR Knowledge Park which has been adding to the attraction.
BREEZY BEACH: This beach is not as popular and known as the Elliots beach, and is hence more quiet and peaceful. Evenings are very pleasant and breezy here, and in the recent years, lots of tourists have been attracted towards this beach for its beauty. Those looking for an amiable, refreshing and breezy place to chill out and have fun, the Breezy beach of Chennai is the place to be.
MARUNDEESWAWAR TEMPLE: The magnificent Marundeeswarar Temple, in Tiruvanmiyur, near Chennai has the temple deity Shiva in the form of Marundeeswar or Aushadeeswarar, the God of Medicines. A fine specimen of Dravidian architecture, this temple is a must visit for anyone visiting Chennai or nearby cities. Glorified in the 7th-8th century by Nayanars (Saivite Saints), Tirugnana Sambandar, and Appar, the temple was expanded by the Chola Kingdom in the 11th century.
VALLUVAR KOTTAM: Handlooms and handicrafts are regularly hosted in the auditorium here which is an air-conditioned facility and is a good way to spend a few hours admiring the artistic beauty of both the what lays inside and outside.The monument is complimented perfectly by a temple car, which is fixed to the floor but is a delightful addition to the edifice. Another interesting fact about the Valluvar Kottam is that you can also see a few saplings here which were planted here by Mother Teresa herself, and are marked by a stone plate marking the year 1984.
CONNEMARA LIBRARY: The fantastic collection at the Connemara Library includes books, journals, magazines and Braille manuscripts among other texts. Located at Egmore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it forms a small part of the Madras museum as well. A new building was added to the library in the year 1973. This new structure boasts of a vast collection of textbooks that a visitor might be looking for.
Drop at chennai Hotel / Airport / Railway station / Bus Station. End of a One Day Chennai Local Sightseeing Tour…
[One Day Tour Car Rental Tariffs]
| Sl.No. | Cab Type | Per Day Non Ac | Per Day A/c | Add Km | Add Hrs | Parking Extra |
| 1 | Indica | Rs 2,750/- | Rs 3,000/- | Rs 08/- | Rs 150/- | Yes |
| 2 | Toyota Etios | Rs 3,500/- | Rs 3,800/- | Rs 10/- | Rs 200/- | Yes |
| 3 | Tavera | Rs 4,000/- | Rs 4,300/- | Rs 12/- | Rs 250/- | Yes |
| 4 | Innova | Rs 2,600/- | Rs 3,000/- | Rs 14/- | Rs 300/- | Yes |
| 5 | Tempo Traveller 12 + 1 Seater | Rs 4,200/- | Rs 4,600/- | Rs 16/- | Rs 400/- | Yes |
| 6 | Mini Bus 20 + 1 seater | Rs 5,200/- | Rs 5,600/- | Rs 26/- | Rs 400/- | Yes |
Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the One Day Chennai Local Sightseeing tour package. This One day Chennai tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Chennai and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.