- Start and end in Chennai (Madras)! With the In-depth Cultural tour Chennai to Mahabalipuram Excursion, you have a 1 day tour package taking you through Chennai (Madras), India. Chennai to Mahabalipuram Excursion includes an expert guide, transport and more.
This tour include visit to Mahabalipuram Excursion it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of South India. We provide pick up and drop off from city hotel. We are further flexible to adjust the guest interest during the tour if possible.
What is included in the tour
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Guide
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Additional Services
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Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
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Accommodation
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Meals
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Additional Services
- Chennai for excursion to Mahabalipuram
- evolution of Dravidian style architecture
- Rajasimha the temple complex consisting of two Siva temples
Day 1 Chennai to Mahabalipuram Excursion
Pick up from your hotel in Chennai for excursion to Mahabalipuram.
In Mahabalipuram visit Monolithic Temples Five Rathas an excellent examples of the evolution of Dravidian style architecture. Krishnas Butterball a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline. 7th century Cave Temples cut and decorated with panels in the Mamalla style. Shore Temple built with blocks of granite in 7th century during the rule of King Narsimha-Varman II Rajasimha the temple complex consisting of two Siva temples and a carving of Anantasayana Vishnu. The Arjuna`s Penance an enormous rock-cut relief, one of the largest in the whole world.
After sightseeing drive back to Chennai and drop off to your hotel.
