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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience the popular gateway Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites near to Chennai, known for its picturesque beauty, carved temples and rock-cut caves, heritage and culture on this guided day trip to Chennai's most perennial favorite gateway.
Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
Breakfast
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry fee to any historical site
Departure Point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
We pickup from all the hotels located within city limits of Chennai.
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, India You will explore the Mahabalipuram a well established sea port was during the 7th to 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. The highlight of the tour will be followings
1. Shore Temple Dating back to the 8th century, two-temple structure that stands facing the sea and long survivor among the seven magnificent temples built over here.
2. Panch Rathas meaning five chariots, are magnificent stone structures, each carved out of a single huge boulder and each structure dedicated to one of the five Pandava brothers, significant characters of the Indian epic Mahabharata.
3. Krishna's Butter Ball a huge boulder with just a tip of it touching the rock giving the on-looker an impression that it may roll on him any moment.
4. Cave temples like Tiger Cave, Atyantakama & Ramanuja Cave Temples etc.
5. Asia's largest Seashell Museum having more than 20,000 kinds of shells, conchs, corals and fossils on display.
6. Mahabalipuram Beach and Light House.
30 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
Elena_S
27 May 2024
Great monuments. Clean large car. Guide was good but we were discouraged from shopping which we actually wanted to do. I also understood the tour was 8-10 hours long, however we returned after the sightseeing was completed.
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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