Chennai trip from Bangalore

About Chennai

Chennai is a city of temples, beaches, museums and food, and a gateway to Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry along the East Coast Road. Business and leisure travellers both use it, so there is a wide spread of stays from budget to luxury.

Summers are hot and humid; the winter months are the best for walking around.

Things to do in Chennai

• Marina Beach
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore
• Fort St. George and the Government Museum
• Santhome Cathedral
• Heritage and luxury hotels

Who Chennai suits

Business travellers, culture seekers and anyone using Chennai as a start for the Tamil Nadu coast.

Getting to Chennai from Bengaluru

Chennai has an international airport and two main railway stations, Chennai Central and Egmore. Trains and flights from Bengaluru are frequent, and the road trip is six to seven hours. Metro and suburban trains cover parts of the city.

A sample plan for Chennai

Day one: Marina Beach in the morning, then Fort St. George and the Government Museum. Day two: Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore and Santhome Cathedral. A third day adds Mahabalipuram.

Planning tips for Chennai

• Avoid mid-afternoon sightseeing in summer, because it is hot and humid.
• Check the northeast monsoon period, from October to December, for heavy rain.
• Use Chennai as a base for a Mahabalipuram day trip.

Good to know before you go

Distances in the city are long, so plan sightseeing by area. The north has the fort and the museum. The south has the temples and the beaches. Hotels near the airport suit short stays, while those near the beach or the business district suit longer visits. Tell us your purpose and we shortlist stays accordingly.

Stays and planning

Stays we recommend here include ITC Grand Chola Chennai, Leela Palace Chennai, Taj Coromandel Chennai, Ginger Chennai OMR. Availability and the final price are confirmed by the TripBanao team when you enquire. See our stays in Chennai.