Mahabalipuram Full-Day Tour from Chennai

Chennai, India

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7 Hours

Mobile ticket Pickup offered

Offered in: English

Overview

Spend an entire day exploring the Mahabalipuram, a grand abode to prominent temples & mountains in Tamil Nadu. Get a chance to see centuries-old marvels! See remarks of Mahabharata at Pancha Rathas & Arjuna's Penance and later visit one of the 7 Pagodas as described by the legendary traveler, Marco Polo.

What's Included

Entry charges
Hotel pick up & drop off
Tour guide (English speaking)
Lunch
Vehicle (car or van)

Personal expenses
Tips

Meeting And Pickup

Start time

07:30 AM

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick up provided from all hotels in Chennai

What To Expect

Monuments at Mahabalipuram

In the morning, your guide will arrive to pick you up for Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO Heritage Site that dates back to the 7th & 8th centuries. It's a site that even the famous explorer Marco Polo didn't miss out on. He dubbed Mahabalipuram the 'City of 7 Pagodas' in his period. Upon arrival, you will first see Pancha Rathas, a centuries-old sacred complex. Its monoliths & walls showcase visuals from the ancient Hindu epic, Mahabharata. The guide will tell the significance & past of this complex as move on.

2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arjuna's Penance

From there, you will head to Arjuna's Panance, a remarkable 100-foot by 45-foot monument at Mamallapuram. This place is also known as the Descent of Ganges since its carvings illustrate the river Ganga rising & flowing through the Himalayas.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Krishna's Butter Ball

Next, you will see Krishna's Butterball which is a huge granite boulder perched on a steep rock slope. Make memories & click as many pictures as you want.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Shore Temple

After this, we'll move towards Shore Temple, a granite-built temple that overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Listen to captivating stories & reasoning behind their structuring as the tour comes to an end. By 3:30 PM, you will be at your hotel.

2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operated by Go City Adventures

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.

Product code: 13238P173

Mahabalipuram Full-Day Tour from Chennai

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Start time

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Arjuna's Penance

Krishna's Butter Ball

Shore Temple

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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Mahabalipuram Full-Day Tour from Chennai

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Start time

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Arjuna's Penance

Krishna's Butter Ball

Shore Temple

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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