Mahabalipuram Day Trip from Chennai: Explore Temples, Mountains, and History of Tamil Nadu

Immerse yourself for a whole day in Mahabalipuram, a magnificent home to significant temples and mountains in Tamil Nadu. Have the opportunity to witness historical wonders! Explore the traces of Mahabharata at Pancha Rathas & Arjuna’s Penance, and afterwards, visit one of the 7 Pagodas, as mentioned by the esteemed traveller, Marco Polo.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Includes entry fees to all attractions
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch provided during the tour
  • Transportation in a comfortable car or van
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Location
Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Cancellation Policy

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

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