2-Day Chennai, Mahabalipuram & Besant Nagar Beach Tour
Start your journey through Chennai with a morning visit to Valluvar Kottam, a striking monument honouring the Tamil poet-philosopher Valluvar. From there, explore the urban wilderness of Guindy National Park, a protected area within the city. Spend the afternoon strolling along Marina Beach, one of India’s longest natural urban beaches on the Bay of Bengal. Then drive south to Mahabalipuram for the evening, where ancient rock-cut temples await. On day two, begin with a peaceful morning at Edward Elliot’s Beach in Besant Nagar, known locally as Bessie, before heading to Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur. Your air-conditioned vehicle and experienced driver handle all transfers, with hotel pickup and drop included. This tour suits guests who want a compact yet varied introduction to Chennai’s culture, nature, and coastline.
- Type
- Multi-day tour
- Duration
- 2D 1N
- Route
- 133 km
- Starts
- Chennai
- Cab options
- Sedan · SUV · Tempo Traveller
Your day-by-day plan
Day 1 · based in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai
Upon arriving in Chennai, our tour representatives will greet you and help you reach your hotel. Once you finish the check-in formalities, you can freshen up and relax for a while before venturing out to explore Chennai.
Visit Valluvar Kottam
The first stop for the day will be Valluvar Kottam, a historical monument which was built in honour of poet, saint, and philosopher, Thiruvalluvar.
- Valluvar Kottam
Visit Guindy National Park
Next up is Guindy National Park, a protected area covering 22 acres which was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1959.
- Guindy National Park
Visit Marina Beach
You will also be visiting Marina Beach.
- Marina Beach
Visit Mahabalipuram
Visit the town of Mahabalipuram which is home to the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Mahabalipuram
Day 2 · based in Chennai
Chennai sightseeing
Visit Edward Elliot's Beach
Relish the serenity of Edward Elliot's Beach.
- Edward Elliot's Beach
Visit Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Our tour representative will take you to explore Arignar Anna Zoological Park or Vandalur Zoo, one of the largest zoos in Southeast Asia.
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Shopping
Indulge in some shopping in the evening before making your way back to your hometown.
Fare breakdown
Total travel distance: 133 km · Travel duration: 2 days
| Vehicle type | Base fare | Extra distance | Driver charges | Parking | Toll tax | GST (5%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | ₹6,500 – ₹7,000Min 250 km/day | ₹0₹12 – ₹14 / km | ₹600 – ₹1,000₹300 – ₹500 / day | ₹0 | As applicable | ₹375 – ₹400 | ₹7,875 – ₹8,400 |
| SUV | ₹8,750 – ₹9,625Min 250 km/day | ₹0₹17 – ₹18 / km | ₹600 – ₹1,000₹300 – ₹500 / day | ₹0 | As applicable | ₹488 – ₹511 | ₹10,238 – ₹10,736 |
| Toyota Innova | ₹9,000 – ₹17,550Min 250–300 km/day | ₹0₹18 – ₹27 / km | ₹600 – ₹1,400₹300 – ₹700 / day | ₹0 | As applicable | ₹500 – ₹938 | ₹10,500 – ₹19,688 |
| Tempo Traveller | ₹14,400 – ₹30,450Min 300 km/day | ₹0₹24 – ₹48 / km | ₹1,200 – ₹1,900₹600 – ₹950 / day | ₹0 | As applicable | ₹790 – ₹1,618 | ₹16,590 – ₹33,968 |
Planning estimates only. Green/environment tax may apply. The operator confirms the final fare.
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