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Tours & day trips

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4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

Activity duration is 4 days
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $903 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Chennai Night Walk Tour ( 2 hours guided walking tour)

Chennai Night Walk Tour ( 2 hours guided walking tour)

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $24 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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Rugweaving

Rugweaving

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $22 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flig...

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flig...

Activity duration is 2 days
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,087 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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2-Night Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Cruise Port

2-Night Private Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Cruise Port

Activity duration is 3 days
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,686 per adult*
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Popular places to visit

Marina Beach which includes general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Marina Beach

4/5(12 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.

Marina Beach

SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus, during your trip to Potheri. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus

Chennai Trade Centre

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Chennai Trade Centre during your trip to Chennai. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Chennai Trade Centre

Apollo Hospital

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Though Apollo Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai while you are here.

Apollo Hospital

SIPCOT IT Park

After visiting SIPCOT IT Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Siruseri.

SIPCOT IT Park

Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai

Though Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai while you are here.

Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai

Chennai sightseeing tours & attractions