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Full-Day Mahabalipuram Tour From Chennai

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    7 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Chennai has been one of the main gateways to South India, with a collection of diverse sightseeing spots that include beaches, mesmerising temples, magnificent palaces and spiritual centres. A preferred and famous vacation destination is Mahabalipuram, located at a distance of 60 kilometres from Chennai. Sign up for an ideal trip to visit the coastal town of Mahabalipuram from the hustling and bustling Chennai!

Highlights
  • Explore Mahabalipuram - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Learn the history and architecture of South Indian kingdoms
  • Savour South Indian lunch at a local restaurant
  • Mahabalipuram Day Tour From Chennai expand_more
    • Get a pick-up from your hotel and meet your local tour guide. 
    • Drive towards the historic site of Mahabalipuram in a private air-conditioned vehicle. 
    • Make the first stop of the day at the Pancharathas, or five chariots, a series of monolithic temples built by the Pallavas. These are rock-cut monolith temple structures built in the 7th century. 
    • Marvel the architecture of each of the five Rathas or chariots, dedicated to the lead cast of the Mahabharat epic - Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima and Yudhister. 
    • Visit Arjuna’s Penance, a bas-relief monument that’s considered one of India’s most magnificent pieces of ancient art, depicting vivid scenes from the Mahabharata.  
    • Learn the main story from your guide that states how Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, performed severe austerities to obtain Lord Shiva's weapon.
    • Visit India Seashell Museum, the 40000+ collection of seashells is a singular effort of Raja Mohamad, who spent 33 years collecting these items worldwide.
    • Stop at Krishna’s Butterball, a granite boulder that is poised on a stony slope. This curious boulder seems to defy Newton's laws of gravity and has not moved an inch despite being in this precarious position on the slope for more than a thousand years. 
    • Make a last stop at the Shore Temple. The magnificent temple overlooks the Bay of Bengal and was an important centre during the Pallavas' reign when Mahabalipuram was the main port of their Kingdom.
    • Roam around the Shore Temple, which is a landmark in the architectural landscape of India. Marco Polo referred to this as the seven pagodas. The existing temple is the last surviving of the seven, which once stood as a beacon for seafarers.
    • Conclude with lunch at Hotel Mamalla and drop-off back to Chennai.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets to Mahabalipuram
  • Certified English-speaking Mahabalipuram tour guide
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
Know before you go
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation 
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems 
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Meeting Point

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 129 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 USD 99 Per Person

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USD 129 / person