I won’t say I’m an expert on what to do in India, since it’s a pretty large and eclectic country, but I definitely can help you out if you’re a planning a trip to Chennai! I may be slightly biased because I was born there, but it is one of the most culturally rich and exciting places to visit in India. To maximize your time there and really have a wonderful experience, check out my list of things to do in Chennai below!
P l a c e s t o G o :
Indian Institute Of Technology
D a y T r i p s :
Day trip to DakshinaChitra Museum
Day trip to Mahabalipuram
A few days in Pondicherry
Day trip to Golden Beach
Day trip to Kanchipuram
P l a c e s t o E a t :
P l a c e s t o S n a c k :
Amadora Gourmet Ice Cream & Sorbet
P l a c e s t o S h o p :
P l a c e s t o S t a y *
H e l p f u l T i p s :
Handkerchief & Sunglasses. Cover your mouth and eyes from the air pollution when walking outside.
Bottled Water. Sweating = dehydration. Plus, you don’t want to drink water that’s not bottled.
Negotiate with street vendors. They’ve already marked prices up expecting you to barter.
Cotton. The lightweight material will keep you as cool as possible given the heat.
Zipped Personal Bag. Wouldn’t want to give pick-pockets what they are after!
Strong Deodorant. Please, for the sake of humanity, triple coat that ish.
Have any suggestions to add to this list? Comment below!
Cheers,
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