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Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company - Extravacantza.com

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram by tourism ministry approved company

4.9 (286 reviews) Chennai, India
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Duration12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

In this day tour from Chennai, we will visit the twin wonders of Pallava architecture, Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. This tour is hosted by a Five Senses Tours which is a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is also a member of the prestigious Indian association of Tour Operators.
We will cover the magnificent temples of Ekambareswar & Kailashnath in Kanchipuram. After that we visit the ancient sea port of Mahabalipuram and visit the legendary rock cut structures lie Arjuna's penance, Five Rathas and the iconic Shore temple which served literally as the beacon for sea farers from the 8th century onwards.
The company promotes local livelihood by training and employing local guides and patronising local businesses.
This is a fully guided tour with pick up and drop, private car, full time guide and all entrance charges as well.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Ekambareswarar Temple
    45m · Admission ticket included
    We visit Ekambareswarar of Pallava dynasty to appreciate these ancient architectural wonders. These were built in 600 AD and are magnificent specimens of the Pallava style of architecture.
  2. 45m · Admission ticket included
    We will visit the magnificent temple of Kailasanathar Temple from Pallava times. Kanchipuram was the capital of the medieval South Indian Kingdom of Pallavas. The Pallavas were instrumental in the transition from rock-cut architecture to stone temples. We will appreciate these architectural wonders built in 600 AD.
  3. Pancha Rathas
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Mahabalipuram is an ancient town and was known to be a trading post during Roman Times. It rose to prominence as a bustling sea port during the rule of the Pallava Dynasty headquartered in Kanchipuram during the 7th century AD. Ships sailing from South India to South East Asia used to depart from the Mahabalipuram port.

    Panch Rathas, or the 5 chariots is our first destination. These are rock cut monolith temples structures dedicated to Draupadi and the 5 Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata.
  4. Arjuna's Penance
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We also visit Arjuna’s Penance, a 100 feet x 45 feet bas relief where an entire masterpiece from the Mahabharata epic has been carved.
  5. Krishna's Butter Ball
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The next halt is at Krishna’s Butterball, a curious sight of a 5 meters diameter ball shaped boulder which is perched precariously on a slope and defies Newton’s laws of gravity!
  6. Shore Temple
    45m · Admission ticket included
    The legendary Marco Polo referred to Mahabalipuram as the city of 7 pagodas. The Shore temple is the only 1 of those magnificent 7 temples, which have survived the ravages of time. The Magnificent Shore temple beckons us. This 8th century structural temple is made of granite and served as a beacon for sea farers of the time.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up available from all hotels in Chennai

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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