33 days in Chennai & Tennessee

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

Venture out of the city with trips to DakshinaChitra Museum (in Muttukadu) and Mahabalipuram (Tiger Cave, Shore Temple, &more). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at The Theosophical Society, don't miss a visit to Sri Thiagarajarswamy Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Chennai road trip website.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiport is Chennai International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in March, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can fly to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Memphis is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the galleries of National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel, get engrossed in the history at Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum, see the interesting displays at Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and don't miss a visit to Beale Street.

For ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Memphis road trip tool.

You can fly from Chennai to Memphis in 25.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 11.5 hours. Traveling from Chennai in March, things will get much colder in Memphis: highs are around 20°C and lows about 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Jackson.

On the 17th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Pinson Mounds State Park, do a tasting at Century Farm Winery, and then sample the fine beverages at Samuel T Bryant Distillery.

For ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Jackson planner.

Traveling by car from Memphis to Jackson takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Memphis in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Jackson, with lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Chattanooga.

Once saddled with the reputation of being one of the country's dirtiest cities, Chattanooga now boasts a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a network of leafy waterfront trails and free electric shuttles.

Chattanooga is known for nature, zoos & aquariums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: Head underground at Ruby Falls, observe the fascinating underwater world at Tennessee Aquarium, have fun and explore at Wayne-O-Rama, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Chattanooga online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Jackson to Chattanooga in 4 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Jackson to Chattanooga is 1 hour. In March, daytime highs in Chattanooga are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Knoxville.

A gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville embraces music culture.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Knoxville: Pigeon Forge (Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, The Island in Pigeon Forge, &more), Gatlinburg (Pepper Palace at the Village, Tennessee Homemade Wines, &more) and Sevierville (Helicopter Tours, Zipline, &more).

For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Knoxville tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Chattanooga to Knoxville by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight. March in Knoxville sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the bus to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains some of the highest mountains east of the Mississippi River, but it's the ease of access that makes this national park the United States' most visited.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cruise along Little River Road, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount LeConte, take in the dramatic scenery at Spruce Flats Falls, and stroll through Chimney Tops Trail.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip itinerary planning website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Knoxville to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In March, daily temperatures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, contemplate the long history of Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, browse the exhibits of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, and catch a live performance at Grand Ole Opry.

To see where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Nashville day trip website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Nashville. Traveling from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Nashville, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In March, daytime highs in Nashville are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.