Day 1
- Visit Fort St. George and the Fort Museum in the morning (closed Fridays).
- Go on to the Government Museum, Egmore, for two to three hours.
- See Valluvar Kottam in the late afternoon.
- Dinner of dosa and filter coffee near your hotel.
3 days in Chennai
Fort and museum on day one, Mylapore and the beach on day two, and the park and heritage village to the south on day three.
Day 2
- Start early at Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, before it closes at 12:30 pm.
- Walk or take an auto to San Thome Basilica.
- Lunch on a banana leaf meal and rest through the hottest hours.
- Spend the evening on Marina Beach for sunset and snacks.
Day 3
- Visit Guindy National Park and Snake Park in the morning (closed Tuesdays).
- Take a taxi or bus down the East Coast Road to DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum (closed Tuesdays).
- Spend about three hours among the heritage houses and craft stalls.
- Return to the city for a Chettinad or seafood dinner.