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Mahabalipuram Full-Day Tour from Chennai

Chennai1 hour

Description

Spend an entire day exploring the Mahabalipuram, a grand abode to prominent temples & mountains in Tamil Nadu. Get a chance to see centuries-old marvels! See remarks of Mahabharata at Pancha Rathas & Arjuna's Penance and later visit one of the 7 Pagodas as described by the legendary traveler, Marco Polo.

Tour Options

Mahabalipuram Full-Day Tour from Chennai
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included150 min

In the morning, your guide will arrive to pick you up for Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO Heritage Site that dates back to the 7th & 8th centuries. It's a site that even the famous explorer Marco Polo didn't miss out on. He dubbed Mahabalipuram the 'City of 7 Pagodas' in his period. Upon arrival, you will first see Pancha Rathas, a centuries-old sacred complex. Its monoliths & walls showcase visuals from the ancient Hindu epic, Mahabharata. The guide will tell the significance & past of this complex as move on.

Admission included60 min

From there, you will head to Arjuna's Panance, a remarkable 100-foot by 45-foot monument at Mamallapuram. This place is also known as the Descent of Ganges since its carvings illustrate the river Ganga rising & flowing through the Himalayas.

Admission included60 min

Next, you will see Krishna's Butterball which is a huge granite boulder perched on a steep rock slope. Make memories & click as many pictures as you want.

Admission included120 min

After this, we'll move towards Shore Temple, a granite-built temple that overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Listen to captivating stories & reasoning behind their structuring as the tour comes to an end. By 3:30 PM, you will be at your hotel.

Highlights

Entry charges
Hotel pick up & drop off
Tour guide (English speaking)
Lunch
Vehicle (car or van)

What's included

Included
Entry charges
Hotel pick up & drop off
Tour guide (English speaking)
Lunch
Vehicle (car or van)
Not included
Personal expenses
Tips

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up provided from all hotels in Chennai

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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