Mahabalipuram Full-Day Tour from Chennai

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up provided from all hotels in Chennai

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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