Rent a moped immediately or you will spend your entire day sweating on red dirt paths. The golden Matrimandir dome requires an Inner Chamber booking at least three days out—don't show up hoping for entry. Grab a thali at the Solar Kitchen for a solid, cheap lunch. Skip those overpriced $182 day-trip tours from Chennai; they rush everything. Budget four hours to explore the community. Leave the expectations at the gate and just vibe.
