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Chennai- Private and guided tour to Temple city Mahabalipuram
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
5 to 6 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Mahabalipuram also called Mamallapuram, the coastal temple town of Mahabalipuram is an hour’s drive from Chennai. It has a beautiful beach over 20 km long. An erstwhile port of the Pallava dynasty, its stone carvings, caves and rock cut temples also attract tourists. A crocodile farm, a snake venom extracting center, schools of art and sculpture and many resorts draw holiday seekers all around the year, especially during the dance festival held in January.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All currently applicable taxes
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup points
Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai
600016, 531 G S T Road, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai (Madras), India
Pickup details
We pick up the guest 10 Minutes prior from the hotel or any other location within the city to reach the starting point of the experiential tour. After finishing the tour we will drop off the guest at the same location where we picked the guest before starting the tour.
What To Expect
Mahabalipuram
Today morning we will take you for excursion tour of Mahabalipuram (58 kms from Chennai), This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a beach-front, architectural complex of 7th and 8th century rock-cut temples. There are 14 cave temples, nine monolithic rathas, three stone temples and four relief sculptured rock panels. Built in the Dravidian style in the 7th and 8th century, most of them are dedicated to Vishnu or Shiva. Sights include the Shore temple ( a World Heritage site), Arjuna’s Penance, the Five Rathas , various mandapams etc. The sculptures here depict deities, animals, Hindu fables and scenes of everyday life
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by Sita, India
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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