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Bicycle tour in Mahabalipuram with transport from Chennai,lunch & guide

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Mamallapuram (also called Mahaballipuram) is about an hour's drive from Chennai on the East Coast Road. It was the second capital and seaport of the Pallava Kings who ruled in the 5th century. Local legend has it that there was once a beautiful city here with seven temples, which the Gods submerged under the sea in anger.until in 2002, an Indo-British team of divers discovered a series of man-made structures under water, covering an area of several square miles.Today at Mamallapuram, you can see the famous Shore Temple, the only surviving temple out of the original seven (the rest have sunk under the sea). The Shore Temple is among the oldest temples of South India and represents the final flowering of Pallava art. Arjuna's Penance, one of the world's biggest bas-reliefs depicts the story of the descent of the River Ganges from Heaven to Earth. Cave temples and massive monolithic sculptures (carved from a single large block of granite) make Mamallapuram a place to remember.
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  • Private transportation
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Local tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Monuments
  • Bicycle fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Our tour guide will meet and pick up you from all hotels in Chennai.

Traveler pickup
  • Chennai Airport, Chennai (Madras), India
  • Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram, India
    Make the first stop of the day at the Pancharathas, or five chariots, a series of monolithic temples built by the Pallavas.These are rock cut monolith temples structures built in the 7th century. Each of the 5 rathas or chariots are dedicated to the lead cast of the Mahabharat epic- Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima and Yudhister. There is also a sculpture of an elephant next to the ratha of Nakul-Sahadeva. Once you stand towards the rear of the elephant you will notice that there is an uncanny resemblance between the rear of the chariot and the elephant.
    45 minutes
  • Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram, India
    We 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.
    30 minutes
  • India Seashell Museum, Mahabalipuram, India
    The 40000+ collection of Sea Shells is a singular effort of Raja Mohamad who spent 33 years to collect these items from around the world.
    45 minutes
  • Krishna's Butter Ball, Mahabalipuram, India
    The 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.
    15 minutes
  • Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India
    Our last port of call is the Shore Temple. The 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. Marco Polo referred to this as the seven pagodas. The existing temple is the last surviving of the 7 which once stood as a beacon for sea farers.
    45 minutes
  • S Mada St, near Sthala Sayan Perumal Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India
    We have the Lunch in Hotel Mamalla bhavan.
    60 minutes
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
karendR9740NE
05 Nov 2024
Great tour with Rajesh.The Cycling activity is our favourite part in this trip.Our guide is so friendly and explained the places.
387lanim
25 Jul 2024
Basha's insightful narration brought the ancient rock-cut temples and sculptures to life. His deep knowledge of local history and architecture enriched our visit. The itinerary was well-paced, allowing ample time for exploration and photography. Transportation was comfortable and punctual,especially bicycle ride is great.
petercD3708VL
22 May 2024
Rajesh was a great host and guide.Equipment is average.We had the stops in between for story telling and relaxing.Easy choice for us!
This tour in Tamil Nadu is organized by Wonder tours

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