Plan your trip · Chennai
1 perfect day in Chennai
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
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Day 1
Kapaleeshwarar Temple & San Thome Basilica
6 stops8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Morning, when the soft light falls on the white façade and the spire stands out against the blue sky.
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Mylapore market
~3 min
Evening8:30 PM · after dark
Best light: Early morning, when the sun lights the painted gopuram and the streets are still quiet; dusk for the lit tank.
5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
What to wear
1-day trip · ₹320 – ₹680