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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
- Young Archaeologist curation, Mesmerising narration, unheard stories, unseen places.
- 4 Dimensional perspectives covering History, Archaeological, Architecture & Mythological
- Visiting 7th Century Built monuments & temples – Rock-cut architecture, Shore temple, Lighthouse,
- Walking around 2004 incident unearthed 2000 years old Subramaniya temple excavated site
- Looking at wonders of nature – Krishna Butter Ball, Sea Shell Museum
- Shopping seashells, stone sculptures and handicrafts
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Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India
Tiger Cave, Mahabalipuram, India Archaeologist will explain architectural details, mythological stories. 60 minutes
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India This place is believed to have had 7 shore temples. Only few are left now and rest are submerged. Must see beauty. 60 minutes
Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram, India Arjuna Tapas (Meditation) sculpture is beautiful with nice story. 60 minutes
Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram, India Five Chariots are artistically sculptured using rocks rooted on the ground. 60 minutes
Mahabalipuram Lighthouse, Mahabalipuram, India Mahabalipuram light house indicates the rich trade that took place in this port city. 60 minutes
Krishna's Butter Ball, Mahabalipuram, India Single rock touching at the edge on the floor. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
VinuNair1705
01 Oct 2021
Very well planned sequence to help us with nuances of the changes over the period the temples were cut.
malonemi
07 Feb 2020
Vijay is the person you feel lucky to have met. His experience as a working archaeologist in Mahabalipuram and Tamil Nadu, his passion and knowledge, his obvious goodwill and his skillfulness as a guide all stand out as remarkable. The combination made us feel like we won the lottery to have spent the day with him.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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