Chennai & Mahabalipuram Coastal Heritage Break
The shortest way to see Tamil Nadu properly. Two days in Chennai — Mylapore’s temple tank, Fort St. George and the Santhome Basilica, the Marina — and a full day south at Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO monument group. Built for a long weekend or as the front end of a longer southern trip.
- 3 / 2 nights
- Duration
- 2
- Destinations
- 3
- Planned days
- 1–10
- Travellers
- ₹11,500
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup included
- Best time: November to February is the most comfortable window; the coast is humid from April to June.
- Book 1 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 3-day route through Chennai, Mahabalipuram.
Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas at Mahabalipuram (UNESCO)
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
Fort St. George, the oldest English fort in India
Santhome Basilica
Marina Beach
3 days · tap a day to read the detail
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Meet at your hotel or the airport. Mylapore for the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and the old quarter, Fort St. George and the museum, the Santhome Basilica, then Marina Beach at sunset. Overnight Chennai.
ChennaiKapaleeshwarar TempleFort St. GeorgeSanthome BasilicaMarina Beach - 2
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Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- 2 nights in a 3-star or equivalent hotel on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver throughout
- Monument entry fees at Mahabalipuram
- All applicable taxes and parking
Not included
- Flights or train tickets
- Lunch and dinner
- Museum entry fees in Chennai
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Group size
- 1–10 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 09:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Best time to visit
- November to February is the most comfortable window; the coast is humid from April to June.
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Light cotton clothing — Chennai is hot and humid
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Modest clothing for temple entry
Important notes
Mahabalipuram is exposed with little shade; the day is timed to avoid the worst midday heat.,Fort St. George and the Government Museum close on public holidays.
Terms & conditions
Prices are per person on twin sharing. Solo travellers pay a single supplement unless a sharing option is chosen.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Tamil
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Chennai & Mahabalipuram Coastal Heritage Break?
3 days / 2 nights covering Chennai, Mahabalipuram. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Chennai & Mahabalipuram Coastal Heritage Break?
3 days / 2 nights covering Chennai, Mahabalipuram. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation