India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Hour Mahabalipuram Heritage Tour of the Ancient Beachside Town

3 Hours Round trip from Mahabalipuram Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Seaside town with an abundance of beaches
02 Collection of 7th- and 8th-century Hindu landmarks and temples
03 Beautifully carved engravings depicting the conquests of ancient kings
04 UNESCO World Heritage Site in one of South India's most visited towns

Step into this seaside Indian town, home to a remarkable collection of 7th- and 8th-century Hindu landmarks and temples. Beautifully carved engravings across these monuments depict the conquests of ancient kings and stories from religious myths, making Mahabalipuram one of South India's most visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Step into this seaside Indian town, home to a remarkable collection of 7th- and 8th-century Hindu landmarks and temples.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mahabalipuram

Languages English, French, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Evening Tour of Ancient Mahabalipuram

Let your Mahabalipuram (Indian) tour guide take you to this historic town in the evening. You can explore this ancient town until 9:30 pm on weekends. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most visited towns in South India.