Top Chennai Outdoor Activities

Visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Parkon a private full-day tour from Chennai. The zoo is home to about 170 species of mammals, reptiles and birds, along with a variety of plant life, including rare species including the Bengal tiger, white tiger, European brown bear, and Muscovy duck. This private tour makes it easy to take in one of the largest zoos in South Asia, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Chennai.

Spend the day on the open water with this surfing and paddle boarding excursion at India's first accredited surf school. Enjoy a safe and fun day riding the ways after some expert instruction from professional teachers. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you take to the waters of Tamil Nadu with this fun-filled day of water sports.

Escape the tourist track—and wake up those calf muscles—on this relaxing bicycle tour through rural Tamil villages. Learn about centuries-old traditions and lifestyles, from pottery-making to agricultural cultivation. Visit schools, temples, and farms, covering more sights in less time on two wheels. Tours include a tender coconut as a refreshing local snack.

Escape the urban bustle of Chennai and head out to Vedanthangal, a serene bird sanctuary that attracts migratory birds ranging from blue-winged teal to common sandpiper. With this day trip, you'll get round-trip transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and the flexibility to leave early or stay a few hours.

On this excursion, spend the day on the open water surfing and paddle boarding along the beautiful sea shore of Chennai. Professional surfers will teach you the basics of surfing and paddle boarding. Enjoy a safe and fun three hours riding the waves in this attractive beach setting. Highlights • Expert instruction from professional surfers  • Origins of Surfing & Paddle Boarding • Learn Ocean Safety. • Surf and Paddle Board

Many of Chennai’s most popular zoos and nature parks lie on the city’s nature trail, but organizing entrance fees and transportation to visit solo takes time. On this tour, visit the Arignar Anna Zoological Gardens, Guindy National Park, the Chennai Crocodile Bank, and Snake Park—with round-trip transport from your Chennai hotel and admission fees included. Along the way, your guide shares insight into India’s animal life, flora, and fauna.

Visit all three of Chennai's top parks—Semmozhi Poonga, Huddleston Park, and Guindy National Park—on this half-day private tour. With a dedicated guide to fill you in on the parks' history, flora, and fauna, you can focus on enjoying yourself. Round-trip private transportation included.

In this South India tour over 15 days, guests will experience the unique culture of the 3 South Indian States of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. We will explore the architectural marvels built by patron Kings over the last 1000 years. We will also unravel the mysteries behind colourful rituals in magnificent temples. World heritage monuments of Mahabalipuram, Brihadeswar temple as well as Hampi will be the key highlights. The tour also includes a blissful 24 hours on a house boat in Kerala over the backwaters of the Arabian Sea!

Gandhi said, "Villages are the heart of our nation"! Village is the best place to learn Indian culture and tradition and biking through villages is the best way to experience rural lifestyle, farms, village temples. This tour will take you to village panchayat schools, little temples, pottery making and agricultural fields to experience authentic Indian village.

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Visit the beaches and gardens of Chennai, and discover the natural side of this bustling Indian city on this sightseeing tour. Following a pickup at your Chennai hotel, spin to pretty Besant Nagar Beach and admire sweeping views over the coastal scenery. With a guidebook to lead the way, enjoy the peace and tranquillity of exploring the Huddleston Gardens and the local music scene at the Kalakshetra Dance School independently.

- Surf the waves on Mahabalipuram beach - This is a unique setting with the World Heritage UNESCO monuments of Mahabalipuram in view

It would be hard to imagine to tour in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur within 4 days only from Chennai as the distance is quite big and holidays are not so long. But, we make it possible with our smart yet complete tour solution namely Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai package. Check out the complete itinerary of this package right below: Tour Highlights – • An unforgettable tour to world famous landmarks of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur • Visiting lavishness of Rajasthani Royal families while touring around palaces and forts of ancient time in Jaipur • Experiencing the grandeur of Mughal Era while stepping around Taj Mahal and Agra Fort • Discovering the exquisiteness of ancient and modern heritage sites located in Capital city of India – Delhi • Convenient transfers in a private AC car to various attractions • Airport transfers in Chennai and Delhi • Overnight Stay in a heritage hotel in Jaipur

If you are curious to have a fantastic tour in Agra during your upcoming holidays, then choose our Overnight Agra Tour. Considering a relaxing tour experience, we design our Overnight Agra Tour from Chennai package for Chennai based travellers who often find it difficult to have a short trip to Agra. Well, this tour package has narrowed down the distance between Agra to Chennai. From touring to all leading tourists’ sites of Agra to staying comfortably in a hotel for a leisurely trip, our Overnight Agra Tour From Chennai has everything that makes a perfect tour for travellers. our Overnight Agra Tour From Chennai package right in this itinerary. Tour Highlights – • Transfers to various monuments and tourists’ sites of Agra in a private AC car • Airport transfers by a licensed driver • Pick up and drop off service • A guided tour to Taj Mahal • Overnight Stay in a reputed hotel for a relaxing tour • Exploring Agra local markets for a happening shopping experience • Agra Fort visit

Planning to be on a short business tour to Agra from Chennai? Looking for the best tour solution to have a comfortable Agra tour from Chennai? Choose our same day Agra tour from Chennai package that covers all leading tourists’ destinations of Agra and offers a complete tour within a day only. So, it suits travellers who have only one day to tour in Agra, but coming from a city with vast distance like Chennai. Whether you are coming to Agra for the first time or it is your frequent visit, Same Day Agra Tour From Chennai is ideal to get the most from this short trip. Check out the following mentioned tour itinerary of our Same Day Agra Tour From Chennai Tour Highlights – • Taj Mahal visit under a local expert guide • Get familiar with the culture and heritage of India • Find out the beauty in Mughal architecture • Agra Fort visit in a hassle free manner • Smooth pick up and drop service from airport • Transfer to airport in Chennai

Combine a classic tour of the Golden Triangle (Agra, Jaipur, and Delhi) with a visit to Ranthambhore National Park on this private, 6-day tour. Option to book using 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels or without hotel accommodation, meals per itinerary if booked including hotel accommodation, all transportation, entrance fees, local guides, safari's in Ranthambhore National Park included. This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and a flexible itinerary.

A fun tour with a combination of temple run and refreshing beach. After exploring the temples and the Mahabalipuram beach, just relax at the beach and visit plenty of ancient temples which were carved out of large monoliths and an wonder of ancient Indian mastery over stone. Professional surfers can try surfing also as the waters are very rough, however it is on guests own endeavor and nothing to do with our tour.

Enjoy this private 2-day best of Kerala tour from Chennai that showcases the important places the area has to offer. Starting with an overnight backwater houseboat stay at Aleppey/Alappuzha and next day tour of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry.

Experience the gorgeous Taj Mahal during sunrise and sunset. Then proceed towards Jaipur to visit the grand palaces and majestic forts of Jaipur. Enjoy India's famed Golden Triangle in this exclusive guided tour from Chennai (Chennai - Delhi and Jaipur - Chennai flight tickets included in this package). The best part of this package is that we will provide you the return Flight Tickets from Chennai to Delhi and Jaipur to Chennai, Exclusive Car, Luxury Hotels, Certified Guide in Agra and Jaipur and can also book the entrance fees of the monuments. So, you can leave all your worries to us as you enjoy some of the most visited places in India.

If you are looking to visit a place in India that is unique in every aspect, visit Varanasi. Take this exclusive guided tour to Varanasi where you can go for the heritage walks, witness the mesmerizing worshipping of the river Ganges, take the river cruise, visit a weaver's village and also go to Sarnath - the holy land of the Buddhists. What's more, this trip takes care of your return flight tickets from Chennai

Experience the gorgeous Taj Mahal during sunrise and sunset. Then proceed towards Jaipur to visit the grand palaces and majestic forts of Jaipur. Enjoy India's famed Golden Triangle and Varanasi in this exclusive guided tour from Chennai (Chennai - Delhi and Jaipur - Varanasi and Varanasi - Chennai flight tickets included in this package). The best part of this package is that we will provide you the Flight Tickets, Exclusive Car, Luxury Hotels, Certified Guide in Agra, Jaipur and Varanasi and can also book the entrance fees of the monuments. In Varanasi you can go for the heritage walks, witness the mesmerizing worshipping of the river Ganges, take the river cruise, visit a weaver's village and also go to Sarnath - the holy land of the Buddhists. So, you can leave all your worries to us as you enjoy some of the most visited places in India.

Ajanta and Ellora caves are a testimony to the rich culture of India. In this trip, INDIA Trotter has arranged for a guided tour around the place. The Ajanta Caves are approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotions through gesture, pose and form. They are universally regarded as masterpieces of Buddhist religious art Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period. Cave 16, in particular, features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to Lord Shiva.

This trail gives you an experience of Chennai’s dance culture. You will visit a Bharatanatyam dancer at her home and learn the basic postures of this classical dance form. She will show you how you can use your expressions and gestures to tell a story. And then you will meet our Bollywood dancer who will teach you some moves and routines that are popular in Indian cinema. Along the way, our storytellers will set a context with many fascinating stories of the city, its dances, and the many ways in which dance touches lives here.

This trail gives you an experience of Chennai’s dance culture. You will visit a Bharatanatyam dancer at her home and learn the basic postures of this classical dance form. She will show you how you can use your expressions and gestures to tell a story. And then you will meet our Bollywood dancer who will teach you some moves and routines that are popular in Indian cinema. Along the way, our storytellers will set a context with many fascinating stories of the city, its dances, and the many ways in which dance touches lives here.