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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Discover Mahabalipuram on our exclusive private day tour led by accomplished, highly educated cultural custodians with backgrounds in History, architecture and fine arts.
Mahabalipuram was an important ancient port well known to the ancient Romans and Greeks. The charming town is today renowned the world over for its exquisite 6th century rock cut temples and intricate statues of stone and is an UNESCO designated World Heritage Site - an "area of of outstanding value to humanity." You will be amazed by the art work in granite.
On the way, we visit an interesting "living museum" of South India, Dakshin Chitra to enable an understanding of South Indian way
of life through the centuries.
The tour is perfect for those seeking an understanding in Indian art, history and culture and is children friendly.
This day tour with us has been described by many discerning travellers as one of the most fascinating day tours in India.
Note: Lunch not included. You must pay for the guides lunch.
What's included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Transport in a SUV
Expert Guide
Tour
Lunch
Camera Fees where applicable
Lunch for guide
Tips - though not expected, it would be great to leave your guide a tip to show your appreciation.
What to expect
1h · Admission ticket included
The first stop in Dakshin Chitra, a very interesting "museum" that showcases traditional South Indian houses
and arts - they have carefully relocated brick by brick many old and traditional houses
from across South India - a fantastic visit
Tiger Cave
1h · Admission ticket included
The Tiger Cave is a fascinating rock-cut Hindu temple complex just before Mahabalipuram. It gets its
name from the carvings of tiger heads on the mouth of a cave which forms
a part of the complex. Constructed in the early 8th century, this amazing complex has
one of the most beautiful bas-reliefs in the world which is unfortunately missed by most
travellers as it is a little hidden
Pancha Rathas
1h · Admission ticket included
Astounding 6th century monolithic masterpieces built under the reign of the king Narasimhavarman II (c. 690–725
CE
Mahishasuramardini Cave
2h · Admission ticket included
Another absolute masterpiece of the Pallava Dynasty, the temple is part of the Group of Monuments
at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shore Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
The shore temple is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th
century AD. It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of Southern
India. At the time of its creation, the site was a busy port during the
reign of Narasimhavarman II of the ancient Pallava dynasty
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Please let us know which hotel you are staying at. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, if it is within Chennai city limits. For hotels/pick up points not within Chennai city limits, an extra pick up fee applies.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
