13 days in Chennai & Coimbatore Itinerary

Chennai, a city hailed for its vibrant atmosphere and historic attractions, remains one of the most visited places in India.

Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Breezy Beach will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Elliot's Beach and Marundeeswarar Temple. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Arulmigu Aadhi Vyadhi Hara Bhaktha Anjaneyar Temple, take a stroll through Mylapore, walk around Chetpet EcoPark, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Marina Beach.

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Washington DC, USA to Chennai is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from Washington DC to Chennai. Traveling from Washington DC in June, expect Chennai to be a bit warmer, temps between 99°F and 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to fly to Coimbatore.

Known throughout the country as a major industrial city, Coimbatore possesses a welcoming atmosphere and a growing cosmopolitanism.

Visiting Cairn Hill and Velliangiri Mountains will get you outdoors. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Siruvani Falls and Dam and G.D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition. Explore Coimbatore's surroundings by going to Mannarkkad (Virgin Valley Pathrakadvu & Attappadi Hills), Ooty (Udhagamandalam) (Ooty Lake, Pykara Lake, &more) and Palakkad (Meenvallam Waterfalls, Kannimara Teak, &more). And it doesn't end there: do some two-wheel cruising with Triumph Expeditions Private Limited, get great views at Dharmalingeshwarar Temple, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sree Ayyappan Temple.

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Fly from Chennai to Coimbatore in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Chennai in June, with highs in Coimbatore at 90°F and lows at 74°F. On the 24th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.