Overview
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.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Great local tips, recommendations & conversations to explore religious aspect, beliefs of places
- Snacks
- Transport to places on this tour by AC Car
- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
What's Not Included
- Entry fee to any historical site
- Drinks and Food other than mentioned
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
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.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels