Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide

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Highlights

• Full-day Tours
• Short term availability
• Cultural Tours
• Excellent Quality
• Weather Dependent - Moderate
• Day Trips
• Car Tours
• Port Pickup
• Private and Luxury
• Private Sightseeing Tours

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Itinerary

1. 1

   The magnificent temple overlooks the Bay of Bengal and was a

   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.

   30 minAdmission included
2. 2

   This cave has 2 imposing bas-reliefs on the walls. The first

   This 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.

   20 minAdmission included
3. 3

   Built in the year 640, it is India's oldest light house and

   Built 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.

   20 minAdmission included
4. 4

   This is a imposing chariot carved out of a single stone. Ori

   This 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.

   15 minAdmission included
5. 5

   This cave is a fine example of the spectacular architecture

   This 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.

   20 minAdmission included
6. 6

   The next stop is Krishna’s Butterball, a granite boulder tha

   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.

   20 minAdmission included
7. 7

   We next visit Arjuna’s Penace, a bas-relief monument that’s

   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.

   20 minAdmission included
8. 8

   Panch Rathas, or the 5 chariots is our first destination. Th

   Panch 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.

   30 minAdmission included
9. 9

   Last,We have South Indian Lunch is Hotel Mamalla Bhavan.

   Last,We have South Indian Lunch is Hotel Mamalla Bhavan.

   30 minAdmission included

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Cancellation policy

• More than 1 day before100% refund
• Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

• Neonato0-2 anni
• Bambino3-11 anni
  €79
• Adulto12-90 anni
  €79

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• Private Day Trip to Mahabalipuram from Chennai with Expert Guide

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