8 Days Exploring Chennai and Pondicherry Itinerary

Begin with a visit to Kapaleeshwarar Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple's Dravidian architecture is stunning and offers a peaceful start to your day.

Explore Mylapore and enjoy lunch at Murugan Idli Shop, famous for its soft idlis and variety of chutneys. After lunch, take part in the Chennai Mylapore Walk for an immersive cultural experience to learn more about this historic neighborhood.

Head to Ashtalakshmi Temple, located near Elliot's Beach. After visiting the temple, relax at Elliot's Beach and have dinner at The Marina, which offers seafood delicacies.

Start your day with breakfast at Saravana Bhavan, known for its authentic South Indian breakfast options. Then visit the majestic Ripon Building, an architectural marvel from the colonial era.

Explore the vibrant markets of George Town with a guided tour: Chennai George Town Origins Guided Walking Tour. For lunch, head to Buhari Hotel, famous for inventing Chicken 65.

Visit the serene grounds of St. Andrew’s Church (The Kirk). End your evening with dinner at Peshawri, offering North-West Frontier cuisine.

Enjoy breakfast at Adyar Ananda Bhavan before heading to explore art at the renowned National Art Gallery. The gallery houses an impressive collection of traditional Indian art.

Visit the peaceful grounds of  Luz Church (Shrine of Our Lady of Light). For lunch, dine at  Raintree Restaurant which offers Chettinad cuisine.

Experience spiritual tranquility by visiting  Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. Have dinner at  Mathura Restaurant known for its vegetarian North Indian dishes.

Travel early morning from Chennai to Pondicherry (approx 3 hours). Start your exploration with breakfast at  Baker Street known for its French pastries before heading out on foot through White Town's charming streets filled with colonial architecture.

Visit Aurobindo Ashram followed by lunch at Auroville’s Solar Kitchen which serves organic meals sourced locally from their farms.

Spend time relaxing on Promenade Beach while watching sunset then dine on French-Indian fusion cuisine offered by Le Dupleix restaurant.

Begin your day exploring Serenity Beach after having breakfast nearby Le Café serving Continental & Indian options.

Take guided heritage walk through Ville Heritage area learning about history & culture then have lunch La Villa Shanti restaurant offering multi-cuisine menu.

Wind down evening visiting Basilica Sacred Heart Jesus followed by dining Creole specialties served Maison Perumal hotel restaurant.

Travel back from Pondicherry arriving late morning into Chennai; grab quick bite en route Adyar Bakery.

{ A-Discovering Chennai's Vibrant Markets (2 Hour Guided Walk) [630223]} experiencing local flavors & colors; Lunch Saravana Bhavan.

{ A-Chennai Night Walk Tour (2 hours guided walking tour) [532536]} discovering city’s nightlife; Dinner Southern Spice Taj Coromandel Hotel.

{ A-Vannakam Chennai - A Must do Day Tour of Chennai !![574253]} covering key attractions missed earlier; Breakfast Sangeetha Veg Restaurant.

{ A-Chennai Private Day Tour with Transportation Tickets[574246]} covering remaining sights including Madras High Court Ripon Building; Lunch Nair Mess iconic eatery serving traditional meals.

{ A-Chennai Night Walk Tour (2 hours guided walking tour)[532536]} wrapping up trip beautifully; Dinner Absolute Barbecue T Nagar branch popular live grill experience.