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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover Mahabalipuram on a private, relaxed day trip from Chennai, with convenient hotel or airport pickup, a dedicated AC vehicle, flexible sightseeing and a traditional South Indian lunch. Explore UNESCO-listed heritage and the Bay of Bengal coastline, with bottled water, parking and road charges included.
What's included
Dedicated professional driver
Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Chennai
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Tolls and state taxes
One bottle of bottled drinking water is provided per traveler.
Enjoy a traditional South Indian lunch featuring authentic local flavors. Menu may vary based on the restaurant and availability.
Monument and attraction entrance fees
Parking Fees
Private
Personal expenses
Additional food and drinks
Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
What to expect
Pancha Rathas
30m · Admission ticket included
Explore the remarkable Pancha Rathas, a group of five monolithic rock-cut monuments carved from large boulders during the Pallava period. Admire the detailed stone carvings and distinctive chariot-like architectural forms at this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Varaha Cave Temple
15m · Admission ticket included
Explore the Varaha Cave Temple, a beautifully carved Pallava rock-cut shrine featuring detailed sculptures and reliefs, including depictions of Vishnu and other figures. Discover the refined craftsmanship of one of Mahabalipuram's historic cave temples.
Mahishasuramardini Cave
15m · Admission ticket included
Visit the Mahishasuramardini Cave Temple, a remarkable 7th-century Pallava rock-cut monument known for its intricate reliefs depicting Goddess Durga and other mythological scenes. Discover the artistry and storytelling carved into the granite walls.
Krishna Mandapam
15m · Admission ticket included
Admire the intricate rock reliefs of Krishna Mandapam, depicting Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill and scenes of traditional village life. Take time to appreciate the detailed Pallava-era carvings cut directly into the living rock.
Arjuna's Penance
20m · Admission ticket included
Admire Arjuna's Penance, also known as the Descent of the Ganges, a magnificent open-air rock relief carved into two large stone boulders. Explore its intricate carvings depicting gods, humans, animals and mythological scenes from the Pallava period.
Krishna's Butter Ball
15m
See Krishna's Butter Ball, a remarkable giant granite boulder that appears to balance on a sloping rock surface. Take photographs and enjoy this unusual natural landmark while exploring the historic monuments of Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram Lighthouse
15m · Admission ticket included
Visit the historic Mahabalipuram Lighthouse area and enjoy panoramic views over the surrounding heritage landscape and coastline. Take photographs of the distinctive coastal setting and the monuments around the historic town.
Shore Temple
30m · Admission ticket included
Explore the iconic Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Mahabalipuram's most famous monuments. Admire its Pallava-era architecture and beautiful setting beside the Bay of Bengal.
Mahabalipuram Beach
15m
Enjoy a relaxing stop along Mahabalipuram's scenic coastline and take in views of the Bay of Bengal. Spend some time walking along the shore and capturing photographs before continuing your exploration of Mahabalipuram.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup is available from Chennai International Airport and Chennai hotels. Travelers staying at a Chennai hotel can specify their pickup location when booking. Please provide the hotel name and address at the time of booking.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
