India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Chennai and Mahabalipuram Tour with UNESCO Monuments

1 Day Round trip from Mahabalipuram Easy pace

Marvel at the 1000 year-old Single Rock Cut Architecture

Admire the beauty of ancient Indian architecture

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tiger Cave and Mahabalipuram's historic monuments
02 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Pancha Rathas Temple complex
03 See the 7th-century Shore Temple and Mahabalipuram Lighthouse
04 Marvel at Krishna's Butter Ball and browse local handicrafts

Explore the major highlights of Chennai and Mahabalipuram on this full-day tour, visiting Tiger Cave, Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Pancha Rathas, and Mahabalipuram Lighthouse. You will also see Krishna's Butter Ball and discover some of the region's most remarkable rock-cut architecture and heritage sites. This tour offers a convenient way to experience the area's UNESCO-listed monuments and historic landmarks in a single day.

Explore the major highlights of Chennai and Mahabalipuram on this full-day tour, visiting Tiger Cave, Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Pancha Rathas, and Mahabalipuram Lighthouse.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Chennai, Mahabalipuram

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mahabalipuram UNESCO Monuments and Heritage Sites

Meet your guide at an agreed-upon location and begin your tour.
Visit the 1000-year-old rock-cut architecture.
Tour the marvellous Pancha Rathas Temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Head to the Shore Temple, built in the 7th century. Also see the beautiful Chennai Lighthouse.
Walk around the 2000-year-old Subramaniya Temple excavation site.
Continue to Krishna's Butter Ball and the Sea Shell Museum, with time to shop for seashells, stone sculptures, and handicrafts.

That will conclude your tour.