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Mahabalipuram Tour From Chennai
Mahabalipuram Tour From Chennai
Mahabalipuram Tour From Chennai

Mahabalipuram Tour From Chennai

By LEAMIGO
Features
Overview
  • A private guided tour of seaside Mahabalipuram
  • Get a first-hand peek at World Heritage-listed rock carvings
  • Meet reptiles at Madras Crocodile Bank
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Chennai included
  • Discover the Heritages of Culture of South India

Activity location

  • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSightseeing and excursions (Can be customised)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Entrance fee

Know before you book

  • A moderate amount of walking will be involved in this tour
  • This tour is not recommended for participants with walking disabilities or are using a wheelchair
  • This tour is free for children aged 0-6 provided they do not require a seat

What you can expect

After pickup from your hotel at 8am, ride from Chennai to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). On arrival, visit the Shore Temple, which sits by the sea shore of the Bay of Bengal. Built with blocks of granite from the 8th century AD, the temple is one of the oldest rock-cut wonders, a structural magnificence of South India, and listed among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Next, head to the Arjuna’s Penance, a giant bas-relief from the 7th century. This magnificent monolith was carved in the mid-7th century. It’s one of the most famous rock carvings in Mahabalipuram and among the biggest open-air rock canvases in the world. On its surface are renditions of animals, birds, beasts, Gods, and Goddesses depicting stories from Indian lore. Visit the Panch Pandava Rathas, which is a monument complex dating back to the 7th century. With monolithic rock-cut architecture representing the diversity of Dravidian architecture, each of these temple sculptures are carved out of a whole rock in the shape of pagodas. After sightseeing, the afternoon time is free for you to use at your leisure, and you can go to the beach and relax. Later in the evening, explore the town of Mahabalipuram, where you can watch how the soapstone workers carve out beautiful designs out of the stones with their chisel and hammer. Your tour ends with a ride back to your Chennai hotel. Arrive at your hotel around 4 pm.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESChennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India