Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide
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Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide
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Highlights
A treasure trove of art and architectural masterpieces and home to many rock-cut sculptures and majestic temples, Mahabalipuram is a beautiful heritage site located in the heart of Southern India. A Chennai to Mahabalipuram tour package will make sure that you enjoy and explore a wide variety of attractions, that too in a single day.
Get picked up from your stay in Chennai, followed by a transfer to Mahabalipuram. The sightseeing will start by visiting the Mahabalipuram Seashore Temple. This is one of the oldest granite stone temples in Southern Asia and exhibits the ancient finesse of art.
Itinerary
Shore Temple
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe magnificent temple overlooks the Bay of Bengal and was an important centre during the reign of the Pallavas when Mahabalipuram was the main port of their Kingdom. Built by King Raja Simha during the early 8th century, the Shore Temple is a landmark in the architectural landscape of India.Mahishasura Mardini cave
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThis cave has 2 imposing bas-reliefs on the walls. The first one is Lord Vishnu sleeping on top of the coils of a serpent. The other is with Goddess Durga fighting with the demon Mahishasura on a lion.Mahabalipuram Lighthouse
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedBuilt in the year 640, it is India's oldest light house and one of the oldest in the world. Mahabalipuram was a very busy port since the 7th century and hence this lighthouse played a significant role in keeping mariners safe.Ganesh Ratha Temple
15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThis is a imposing chariot carved out of a single stone. Originally dedicated to Lord Shiva, it now has the deity of his son Lord Ganesh. It was built in the 7th century by King Mahendravarman I. The other highlight of this temple are the 18 inscriptions in ancient grantha and nagari scripts of Sanskrit.Trimurti Cave
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThis cave is a fine example of the spectacular architecture style of the Pallavas. The rock cut temple is dedicated to the holy trinity of Hindu Gods- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are fine carvings of elephants as well.Krishna's Butter Ball
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe next stop is Krishna’s Butterball, a granite boulder that’s poised on a stony slope. This curious boulder seems to defy Newton's laws of gravity and has not moved an inch despite being in this precarious position on the slope for more than a thousand years.Arjuna's Penance
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe next visit Arjuna’s Penace, a bas-relief monument that’s considered one of India’s most magnificent pieces of ancient art, depicting vivid scenes from the Mahabharata. The relief is 100 feet long and 45 feet tall! The main story being told is how Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, performed severe austerities in order to obtain Lord Shiva's weapon.Pancha Rathas
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedPanch Rathas, or the 5 chariots is our first destination. These are rock cut monolith structures, where of the chariots are dedicated to the lead cast of the Mahabharata epic- Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima and Yudhister. There is also a sculpture of an elephant next to the ratha of Nakul-Sahadeva.Hotel Mamalla Bhavan ( Pure Vegetarian Restaurant )
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedLast,We have South Indian Lunch is Hotel Mamalla Bhavan.
What's included
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Entrance Charges
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Professional Guide
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Portage and tips
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Shore Temple Rd, Mahabalipuram, India 603104
Provider
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