Tour to Mahabalipuram from Chennai

1 Day

Start and end in Chennai, Chennai

Location Covered
Mahabalipuram
Price on Request

Highlights

  • A private guided tour of seaside Mahabalipuram.
  • Get a first-hand peek at World Heritage-listed rock carvings.
  • Meet reptiles at Madras Crocodile Bank.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Chennai included.
  • Get to know about the history of Mahabalipuram.

Itinerary

Early morning you will be pickup from your hotel and proceed toward the Dakshinachitra village by vehicle which is almost 18 miles (29 Kms) away from Chennai. Expend approximately 45 minutes in Dakshinachitra noted as “A Picture of the South” which conserves the traditional Dravidian way of life. 

Here watch traditional Indian homes, uncover the open-air museum and visit the artisan workshops to review about the Dravidian crafts of various regions in South India including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh – a considerable activity for kids. Here, you may watch traditional theatre performances as well as local craftsmen making pottery and baskets, weaving silk and building puppets. 

Then, drive approximately 14.5 miles (24 Kms) to Mahabalipuram which is full of rock-cut monuments and wonderful examples of Dravidian architecture. 

On reaching, with your guide visit various cave temples and sculpted respites including Five Rathas, Arjuna Dhabas, Krishna Mandapam, Krishna Butterball and Shore Temple. On the way your guide will point out the Buddhist elements of these exclusive structures and analyse the historical significance of the sites you pass. 

In between sightseeing, enjoy a pure Indian lunch at a nearby restaurant in Mahabalipuram (own expense). In the evening after your full-day tour you’ll be proceeding toward Chennai. 

Excellent examples of Dravidian architecture in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Mahabalipuram, featuring countless impressive rock-cut sculptures and temples. You will be dropped off back in Chennai hotel or airport or railway station.

What's Included

  • All transfers by an AC vehicle.
  • Local English speaking guide at Mahabalipuram.
  • One mineral water bottle per person per day.
  • All currently applicable taxes including GST.
  • Monument entry fees.
  • Visas Fee (if applicable).
  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, All language local guides are available as per request.

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Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.

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Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Only for foreign national traveler.

Most of the places you will get free Wi-FI.

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Currency always depend on the country.

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

100% departure if there is single traveler.

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.

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Tips always optional.

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