Escursione privata di un giorno a Mahabalipuram da Chennai con guida esperta
Descrizione
Un tesoro di arte e capolavori architettonici e sede di molte sculture rupestri e templi maestosi, Mahabalipuram è un bellissimo sito del patrimonio situato nel cuore dell'India meridionale. Un pacchetto turistico da Chennai a Mahabalipuram ti farà divertire ed esplorare un'ampia varietà di attrazioni, anche quella in un solo giorno. Ricevi il prelievo dal tuo soggiorno a Chennai, seguito da un trasferimento a Mahabalipuram. La visita inizierà visitando il tempio Mahabalipuram Seashore. Questo è uno dei più antichi templi in pietra di granito dell'Asia meridionale e mostra l'antica finezza dell'arte.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Il magnifico tempio si affaccia sul Golfo del Bengala ed era un importante centro durante il regno dei Pallava, quando Mahabalipuram era il porto principale del loro regno. Costruito dal re Raja Simha all'inizio dell'VIII secolo, il Tempio Shore è un punto di riferimento nel paesaggio architettonico dell'India.
Questa grotta ha 2 imponenti bassorilievi sulle pareti. Il primo è il Signore Vishnu che dorme sopra le spire di un serpente. L'altro è con la dea Durga che combatte con il demone Mahishasura su un leone.
Costruito nell'anno 640, è il più antico faro dell'India e uno dei più antichi del mondo. Mahabalipuram era un porto molto trafficato sin dal VII secolo e quindi questo faro ha svolto un ruolo significativo nel proteggere i marinai.
Si tratta di un imponente carro scolpito in un'unica pietra. Originariamente dedicato a Lord Shiva, ora ha la divinità di suo figlio Lord Ganesh. Fu costruito nel VII secolo dal re Mahendravarman I. L'altro punto culminante di questo tempio sono le 18 iscrizioni nelle antiche scritture grantha e nagari del sanscrito.
Questa grotta è un bell'esempio dello spettacolare stile architettonico dei Pallavas. Il tempio scavato nella roccia è dedicato alla santa trinità degli dei indù: Brahma, Vishnu e Shiva. Ci sono anche belle incisioni di elefanti.
La tappa successiva è il Krishna's Butterball, un masso di granito in bilico su un pendio sassoso. Questo curioso masso sembra sfidare le leggi di gravità di Newton e non si è mosso di un centimetro nonostante si trovi in questa precaria posizione sul pendio da più di mille anni.
Successivamente visitiamo la Penace di Arjuna, un monumento a bassorilievo considerato uno dei più magnifici pezzi d'arte antica dell'India, raffigurante scene vivide del Mahabharata. Il rilievo è lungo 100 piedi e alto 45 piedi! La storia principale raccontata è come Arjuna, uno dei fratelli Pandava, eseguì severe austerità per ottenere l'arma di Lord Shiva.
Panch Rathas, oi 5 carri è la nostra prima destinazione. Si tratta di strutture monolitiche scavate nella roccia, dove i carri sono dedicati al cast principale dell'epopea del Mahabharata: Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima e Yudhister. C'è anche una scultura di un elefante accanto al ratha di Nakul-Sahadeva.
Infine, abbiamo il pranzo dell'India meridionale all'Hotel Mamalla Bhavan.
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Informazioni importanti
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(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
