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Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Day trip from Chennai by Private car with Guide

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You can easily spend a full day exploring Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram's marvellous temples, caves and rock carvings. Most were carved from the rock during the 7th-century reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, whose nickname Mamalla (Great Wrestler) gave the town its name. Official Archaeological Survey of India guides can be hired at sites.
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Kanchipuram temples
  • Entry/Admission - Mahabalipuram Monuments
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Traveler pickup
  • 37MV+M95, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001, India
  • Chennai Airport, Chennai (Madras), India
  • Wonder Tours, Chennai (Madras), India
    Tour orientation
  • Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram, India
    Of South India's five Shiva temples associated with the five elements, this 12-hectare precinct is the shrine of earth. You enter beneath the 59m-high, unpainted south gopuram, whose lively carvings were chiselled in 1509 under Vijayanagar rule. Inside, a columned hall leads left into the central compound, which Nandi faces from the right. The inner sanctum (Hindus only) contains a lingam made of earth and a mirror chamber whose central Shiva image is reflected in endless repetition.
    45 minutes
  • Pillaiyarpalayam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631501, India
    We will visit the magnificent temple of Kailasanathar Temple from Pallava times. Kanchipuram was the capital of the medieval South Indian Kingdom of Pallavas. The Pallavas were instrumental in the transition from rock-cut architecture to stone temples. We will appreciate these architectural wonders built in 600 AD.
    45 minutes
  • Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram, India
    Huddled together at the southern end of Mamallapuram, the Five Rathas were, astonishingly, all carved from single large rocks. Each of these fine 7th-century temples was dedicated to a Hindu god and is now named after one or more of the Pandavas, the five hero-brothers of the epic Mahabharata, or their common wife, Draupadi. The rathas were hidden in the sand until excavated by the British 200 years ago. Ratha is Sanskrit for 'chariot', and may refer to the temples' form or to their function as vehicles for the gods. It's thought they didn't originally serve as places of worship, but as architectural models.
    45 minutes
  • Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram, India
    We also visit Arjuna’s Penance, a 100 feet x 45 feet bas relief where an entire masterpiece from the Mahabharata epic has been carved.
    30 minutes
  • Krishna's Butter Ball, Mahabalipuram, India
    The next halt is at Krishna’s Butterball, a curious sight of a 5 meters diameter ball shaped boulder which is perched precariously on a slope and defies Newton’s laws of gravity!
    30 minutes
  • Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India
    Standing like a magnificent fist of rock-cut elegance overlooking the sea, surrounded by gardens and ruined courts, the two-towered Shore Temple symbolises the heights of Pallava architecture and the maritime ambitions of the Pallava kings. Its small size belies its excellent proportion and the supreme quality of the carvings, many now eroded into vaguely Impressionist embellishments. Built under Narasimhavarman II in the 8th century, it's the earliest significant free-standing stone temple in Tamil Nadu.
    45 minutes
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
Pip A
09 Mar 2023
This was a great trip out, my guide was very informative and helpful. We visited the temples of Kanchipuram first and from there went to a traditional Tamil House. Then stopped for a lovely Indian lunch before making our way to Mahabalipuram. The temples are all incredible and very different, it was a super day out and would definitely recommend.
K6667SKwilliamc
17 Feb 2023
The tour began with pickup from our hotel & a guide explained highlights of Mahabalipuram. When we arrived, a local guide showed us the Monuments and told us the important stories.Later had a lunch at local restaurant proceed to visit Kanchipuram.We saw temples in the city and silk weaving places. Highly recommended.
debbielV2719GV
10 Feb 2023
Had a great day with Rajesh on our tour of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. He was very friendly and spoke excellent English. He was very informative and we had a great time. Definitely saw areas and learnt details we would have missed if we were on our own. Would highly recommend this tour.
This tour in Tamil Nadu is organized by Wonder tours

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