8 days in Chennai & Jodhpur Itinerary

Explore Chennai's surroundings by going to Mahabalipuram (Mahishasuramardini Cave, Shore Temple, &more), DakshinaChitra Museum (in Muttukadu) and Vedagiriswarar Temple (in Thirukalukundram). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Marina Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Vadapalani Murugan Temple, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Thome Church, and admire the natural beauty at The Theosophical Society.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Chennai day trip planning tool.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Chennai. In September, daily temperatures in Chennai can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Jodhpur.

On the 23rd (Mon), admire the masterpieces at Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, then appreciate the history behind Jaswant Thada, then contemplate the long history of Mehrangarh Fort, and finally make a trip to Ghanta Ghar. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Tue): view the masterpieces at Ganesh Handicrafts, admire the natural beauty at Mandore Garden, and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

To find reviews, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Jodhpur trip planner.

You can fly from Chennai to Jodhpur in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. September in Jodhpur sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 30°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.