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Total estimated cost: \u20b94,000\u20137,000 per person excluding accommodation. Whether you are a first-time visitor or returning to go deeper, this 2-day Chennai itinerary splits perfectly across the city and the coast.<\/p>\n<h2>Day 1 of Your 2-Day Chennai Itinerary: The City<\/h2>\n<h3>7:30 AM \u2014 Breakfast at Ratna Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p>A century-old tiffin room in Triplicane, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Ratna+Cafe+Triplicane+Chennai\">Ratna Caf\u00e9<\/a> is the right way to start any morning in Chennai. Dosa, vada, legendary sambar, and filter coffee \u2014 all done properly. \u20b970\u2013120. Cash and UPI accepted.<\/p>\n<h3>9:00 AM \u2014 Kapaleeshwarar Temple<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Kapaleeshwarar+Temple+Mylapore+Chennai\">Kapaleeshwarar Temple<\/a> in Mylapore is one of South India&#8217;s finest Dravidian temples \u2014 colourful gopuram, active worship, and a genuinely atmospheric interior. Entry is free. Budget 45 minutes to an hour, and arrive before the midday crowds build.<\/p>\n<h3>10:30 AM \u2014 San Thom\u00e9 Cathedral<\/h3>\n<p>A short walk through Mylapore&#8217;s charming streets brings you to <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Santhome+Cathedral+Chennai\">San Thom\u00e9 Cathedral<\/a>, built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle. Entry is free and the visit takes around 30 minutes. The walk between the temple and cathedral is worth taking slowly.<\/p>\n<h3>11:30 AM \u2014 Government Museum<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Government+Museum+Chennai\">Chennai&#8217;s Government Museum<\/a> houses an excellent collection of Chola bronzes and South Indian art that deserves more attention than it typically gets. Entry is \u20b9250 for foreign nationals. Budget 1\u20131.5 hours, and note that it is air-conditioned \u2014 a welcome break in Chennai&#8217;s heat.<\/p>\n<h3>1:00 PM \u2014 Lunch at Saravana Bhavan<\/h3>\n<p>Head to the original <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Saravana+Bhavan+T+Nagar+Chennai\">T. Nagar branch of Saravana Bhavan<\/a> for a full South Indian thali or a masala dosa with filter coffee. \u20b9100\u2013180. UPI accepted.<\/p>\n<h3>2:30 PM \u2014 Fort St. George<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Fort+St+George+Chennai\">Fort St. George<\/a> is India&#8217;s first British fortress, and the museum inside holds a surprisingly engaging collection of colonial artefacts. Entry is \u20b925. Allow around an hour.<\/p>\n<h3>4:00 PM \u2014 Express Avenue Mall or T. Nagar Shopping<\/h3>\n<p>Express Avenue works well for air-conditioned retail. Alternatively, T. Nagar&#8217;s Ranganathan Street offers a chaotic, fully absorbing silk and textile shopping experience that is entirely its own thing. UPI is accepted everywhere across both areas.<\/p>\n<h3>5:30 PM \u2014 Marina Beach at Sunset<\/h3>\n<p>Walk the promenade, eat sundal and bhajji from beach stalls (\u20b930\u201360), and watch Chennai wind down. <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Marina+Beach+Chennai\">Marina Beach<\/a> is the longest urban beach in India, and the evening light here is worth lingering for. Free.<\/p>\n<h3>7:30 PM \u2014 Dinner<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Anjappar+Chennai\">Anjappar<\/a> for Chettinad chicken (\u20b9250\u2013400) or <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Dakshin+ITC+Chennai\">Dakshin at ITC<\/a> for refined South Indian dining (\u20b91,000\u20131,800).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 1 total: \u20b92,500\u20136,000 (budget dinner at Anjappar) | \u20b96,500\u201312,000 (splurge at Dakshin)<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Day 2 of Your 2-Day Chennai Itinerary: Mahabalipuram<\/h2>\n<h3>8:00 AM \u2014 Drive to Mahabalipuram<\/h3>\n<p>Take an Uber or hired car along the scenic East Coast Road \u2014 the drive takes around an hour and is genuinely pleasant. If time allows, stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=DakshinaChitra+Chennai\">DakshinaChitra heritage museum<\/a> en route (\u20b9150\u2013250) for a well-curated introduction to South Indian vernacular architecture.<\/p>\n<h3>10:00 AM \u2014 Mahabalipuram Monuments<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Mahabalipuram+Shore+Temple\">Mahabalipuram UNESCO monuments<\/a> \u2014 Shore Temple, Arjuna&#8217;s Penance, Pancha Rathas, and the rock-cut caves \u2014 represent some of India&#8217;s finest ancient sculpture. Budget 2\u20133 hours for the full complex. Entry: \u20b940 (Indian nationals), \u20b9600 (foreign nationals) for the main group of monuments. Shore Temple has a separate entry: \u20b935 Indian \/ \u20b9550 foreign. UPI accepted.<\/p>\n<h3>1:00 PM \u2014 Seafood Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Moonrakers+Mahabalipuram\">Moonrakers<\/a> or Le Yogi on the beach road for fresh grilled fish and prawns with a sea view. \u20b9400\u2013700. UPI and cards accepted.<\/p>\n<h3>3:00 PM \u2014 Beach Time and Sculpture Workshops<\/h3>\n<p>Mahabalipuram&#8217;s beach is pleasant for a swim. Furthermore, the town is full of working stone carvers \u2014 watching them work and buying directly from the artisans is one of the most memorable parts of the visit. Small sculptures start at \u20b9200\u20131,000.<\/p>\n<h3>5:00 PM \u2014 Return to Chennai<\/h3>\n<h3>7:00 PM \u2014 Dinner<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Ponnusamy+Hotel+Chennai\">Ponnusamy<\/a> for serious Chettinad cooking (\u20b9300\u2013500) or <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=Avartana+ITC+Grand+Chola+Chennai\">Avartana<\/a> for the splurge of a lifetime (\u20b93,000\u20135,000).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2 total: \u20b92,500\u20135,000 (budget dinner at Ponnusamy) | \u20b94,500\u20139,000 (splurge at Avartana)<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2-Day Chennai Itinerary: Full Cost Breakdown<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u00a0<\/th>\n<th>Budget<\/th>\n<th>Mid-Range<\/th>\n<th>Splurge<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 1 (City)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,500<\/td>\n<td>\u20b96,000<\/td>\n<td>\u20b912,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 2 (Mahabalipuram)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,500<\/td>\n<td>\u20b95,000<\/td>\n<td>\u20b99,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2-Day Total (excl. hotel)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b95,000 (~$60)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b911,000 (~$131)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b921,000 (~$250)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hotel (per night)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9800\u20131,500<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,000\u20136,000<\/td>\n<td>\u20b96,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grand Total (2 nights)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b96,600\u20138,000<\/td>\n<td>\u20b917,000\u201323,000<\/td>\n<td>\u20b933,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/chennai-travel-guide\/\">Chennai Travel Guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/havemony.com\/blogs\/where-to-eat-in-chennai\/\">Where to Eat in Chennai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About This 2-Day Chennai Itinerary<\/h2>\n<h3>Is 2 days enough for Chennai?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 two days covers the highlights comfortably: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Marina Beach, and a full day trip to Mahabalipuram. However, budget a third day if you want to explore Mylapore properly or spend more time at DakshinaChitra.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the entry fee for Mahabalipuram?<\/h3>\n<p>\u20b940 for Indian citizens and \u20b9600 for foreign nationals for the main group of monuments. The Shore Temple has a separate entry fee: \u20b935 for Indian nationals and \u20b9550 for foreign visitors.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I get from Chennai to Mahabalipuram?<\/h3>\n<p>The ECR bus from Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus costs \u20b950\u201380 and takes around two hours. A one-way taxi runs \u20b91,200\u20131,800. 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