Excursion privée d'une journée à Mahabalipuram depuis Chennai avec un guide expert
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Un trésor d'art et de chefs-d'œuvre architecturaux et abritant de nombreuses sculptures taillées dans la roche et des temples majestueux, Mahabalipuram est un magnifique site patrimonial situé au cœur du sud de l'Inde. Un voyage organisé de Chennai à Mahabalipuram vous permettra de profiter et d'explorer une grande variété d'attractions, cela aussi en une seule journée. Faites-vous chercher à partir de votre séjour à Chennai, suivi d'un transfert à Mahabalipuram. La visite commencera par la visite du temple Mahabalipuram Seashore. C'est l'un des plus anciens temples en pierre de granit d'Asie du Sud et montre la finesse ancienne de l'art.
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Le magnifique temple surplombe la baie du Bengale et était un centre important sous le règne des Pallavas lorsque Mahabalipuram était le principal port de leur royaume. Construit par le roi Raja Simha au début du VIIIe siècle, le Shore Temple est un point de repère dans le paysage architectural de l'Inde.
Cette grotte possède 2 imposants bas-reliefs sur les parois. Le premier est le Seigneur Vishnu qui dort sur les anneaux d'un serpent. L'autre est avec la déesse Durga qui se bat avec le démon Mahishasura sur un lion.
Construit en l'an 640, c'est le plus ancien phare de l'Inde et l'un des plus anciens du monde. Mahabalipuram était un port très fréquenté depuis le 7ème siècle et ce phare a donc joué un rôle important dans la sécurité des marins.
Il s'agit d'un char imposant taillé dans une seule pierre. Dédié à l'origine à Lord Shiva, il a maintenant la divinité de son fils Lord Ganesh. Il a été construit au 7ème siècle par le roi Mahendravarman I. L'autre point fort de ce temple sont les 18 inscriptions dans les anciennes écritures grantha et nagari du sanskrit.
Cette grotte est un bel exemple du style architectural spectaculaire des Pallavas. Le temple taillé dans la roche est dédié à la sainte trinité des dieux hindous - Brahma, Vishnu et Shiva. Il y a aussi de belles sculptures d'éléphants.
Le prochain arrêt est Krishna's Butterball, un rocher de granit posé sur une pente pierreuse. Ce curieux rocher semble défier les lois de la gravité de Newton et n'a pas bougé d'un pouce malgré sa position précaire sur la pente depuis plus de mille ans.
Nous visitons ensuite la Penace d'Arjuna, un monument en bas-relief considéré comme l'une des plus magnifiques pièces d'art ancien de l'Inde, représentant des scènes vivantes du Mahabharata. Le relief mesure 100 pieds de long et 45 pieds de haut ! L'histoire principale racontée est comment Arjuna, l'un des frères Pandava, a effectué de sévères austérités afin d'obtenir l'arme du Seigneur Shiva.
Panch Rathas, ou les 5 chars est notre première destination. Ce sont des structures monolithiques taillées dans la roche, où des chars sont dédiés à la distribution de plomb de l'épopée du Mahabharata - Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima et Yudhister. Il y a aussi une sculpture d'éléphant à côté du ratha de Nakul-Sahadeva.
Enfin, nous avons le déjeuner du sud de l'Inde à l'hôtel Mamalla Bhavan.
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Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(30)
Our guides Basha and Rajesh done fabulous job.Overall good tour.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
Had a short stopover in Chennai and took the opportunity to visit this amazing place. Great tour and guide. Recommended.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
We had a great tour of Mahabalipuram and the UNESCO site. Rajesh was very flexible to accommodate our change in the timetable. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the excursion interesting.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
Amazing guided tour filled with fascinating history, captivating stories, and hidden gems of Mahabalipuram though it involved quite a bit of walking. Rajesh and Basha our exceptional guides both having incredible knowledgeable.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
We had the wonderful experience with our guide’s both Basha and Rajesh.Vehicle is very neat and clean.Driver is so humble.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
It's not really a day trip, more like a half day trip. It's an hours drive there from Chennai, you then get a two hour tour which is good apart from the awkward visit to a stone carving shop at the end where you are expected to buy over priced pieces. Then an hour back. We were offered a lunch which I guess could have been stretched out to an hour at a push. But really it's a two hour trip plus two hour tour. It seemed very over priced claiming to be 6 hours+. My advise would be to get your own transport there and a guide when you are there and it will probably work our a lot cheaper. We have done lots of tours all over the world including India this was definitely over sold and over priced.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour.We strive to balance the cultural aspects of the tour with the opportunity for guests to explore local crafts, but we understand that it may not appeal to everyone. We appreciate your suggestion to organize transport and a local guide independently. However, we’d like to highlight that our company ensures a high level of service by providing certified, professional guides and experienced drivers.Additionally, we take great care in selecting professional drivers who ensure a safe and comfortable journey throughout the tour. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
Rajesh was a lively tour guide who made the experience enjoyable, entertaining, and exciting! A great way to cover some of the highlights in an easily accessible way.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
Excellent trip. Very good Leader in Rijesh and careful driver. The local guide was excellent and we enjoyed the chai and lunch. Mahabalipuram is a very special place and a must see from Chennai
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
A perfect day trip from Chennai.Our guide and driver picked us from hotel then drive to Mahabalipuram. They also used the local guide to cover more places.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour. It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours
The tour provides a captivating glimpse into the Pallava dynasty’s artistry, with highlights including the Arjuna’s Penance bas-relief and the Pancha Rathas.Our guide done a great job.It’s a must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone keen to explore India’s rich cultural heritage in a picturesque setting.
Hi We are happy that you enjoyed your Mahabalipuram tour . It was our pleasure to hosting you. We are doing Multi-day tours in North and South India.We are waiting to do more tours with you and it definitely gives you a Wonderful experience. Cheers, The Wonder tours team
