low budget fun activities in Chennai
Fun things to do that won't break the bank — 56 places to explore.
💰 low budget fun activities
56 places
Take a calming walk through a lush botanical park
Semmozhi Poonga
Relax by the lake at a scenic eco park
Chetpet Eco Park
Go boating with your loved ones in this dreamy lake
Chetpet Eco Park
Rent an angler & try catching fish
Chetpet Eco Park
Catch sight of glowing neon fish & turtles at this aquarium
Chetpet Eco Park
Escape into a park that feels straight out of a nature documentary
Tholkappia Poonga
Step away from tnagar crowds inside this peaceful neighbourhood park
Dr. Natesan Park
Touch grass at chennai's trending park that's viral on instagram
Kalaignar Centenary Park
Watch scenic views of the city at the singapore style 360 supertree
Kalaignar Centenary Park
Enjoy your evening at this magical musical fountain show
Kalaignar Centenary Park
Check out exotic plants in a 16ft height glass house at the heart of chennai
Kalaignar Centenary Park
Spot deer, birds, crocodiles and other wildlife inside the prime centre of chennai
Guindy National Park
See king cobras, pythons and all types of snakes
Guindy National Park
Go bird watching & spot migratory birds from around the world
Pallikaranai Marshland Park
Rent a bicycle and go on a zoo date with your loved ones
Arignar Anna Zoological Park
Get a panaromic city view of chennai by climbing this iconic tower
Anna Nagar Tower Park
Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Chennai from the top of a hill
St Thomas Mount National Shrine Basilica
Watch flights land right in front of you from this hidden viewpoint
Aero Hub West 5th Floor
Explore chennai's wildest place with crocodiles, snakes & serious main-character energy
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
Take a look at India's only komodo dragon, a reptile species that's over 4 million years old
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
Watch how venom is extracted from snakes for anti-venom by the Irular tribe
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
Witness a magical evening where 1000's of parrots get together everyday
Parrot Sudarson
Time travel to an 7th century era Shiva Temple
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Explore an iconic Krishna temple from the 8th century period
Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple
Tour Chennai's UNESCO Heritage Site at Shore Temple
Mahabalipuram Shore Temple
Check out the temple most famous for marriage & married couples
Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple
See ancient tamil inscriptions during the period of the Chola king, Parantaka Chola II (father of Raja Raja Cholan I)
Dhenupureeswarar Temple
Watch 32 feet Hanuman sculpted from a single piece of granite
Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple
Take your kid to watch a 3D show at Planetarium
Birla Planetarium
Spend a quiet afternoon reading at one of India's oldest libraries
Connemara Public Library
Explore a massive collection of books at one of Asia's largest libraries
Anna Centenary Library
Explore Indian's Oldest Book Store that was Started in 1844
Higginbothams
Explore the most happening food joints of the city including Original Burger, PITA POC, Kuchice
Besant Nagar Beach Road
Take a metro joyride from alandur to vadapalani & get a bird's eye view of the city's urban landscape
Vadapalani Metro Station
Sunrise at the beach
Besant Nagar Beach
Get a magnificient view of sunrise at this rocky beach
N4 Beach
Watch a calm & relaxing sunrise by the beach
Copper Beach Sunrise View Point
Stand on the bridge & watch a dreamy cinema like sunrise
Muttukadu Bridge
Catch a quiet sunrise right within the city
Thiruvanmiyur Beach
Visit chennai's first ever blueflag beach with clean sands & calm ambience
Kovalam Blue Flag Beach
Go on a sunset stroll at this chennai's iconic beach
Elliot’s Beach
Register for a heritage walk at the historic Rippon Building
Ripon Building
Take a Peek into this historical landmark with British architecture built to honor the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria
Victoria Public Hall
Explore india's second oldest museum started in 1851 with a 19th century theatre
Government Museum Chennai
Visit Art Gallery
Lalit Kala Akademi
Go to the tower park and have a mindful yoga session
Anna Nagar Tower Park
Join a cycling group in your area & make your daily rides more fun with like-minded people
Chennai Cyclists: WCCG
Gather by the tower park & read books with a book lovers community
Tower Reads
A Quit reading session by the lake with chennai's book lovers community
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Go on a night drive with your friends on the ECR stretch
Thiruvanmiyur
Go on a photography tour to this flea market famous for antique products & books
Moore Market
Spend a day at chennai's historic grey market for electronics famous for electronics & computer parts
Ritchie Street
Try the Famous Pongal & Rice Prasadams at this Anjaneyar Temple
Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple
Explore chennai's sea food market with lively early morning atmosphere
Kasimedu Fish Market
Explore the marina beach on the wheel chair if you're disable friendly
Marina Beach
Go on a photography tour to capture the amazing mural street art near marina beach
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