Chennai- Private and guided tour to Temple city Mahabalipuram


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From $106.67

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Departs: Chennai, Chennai

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Mahabalipuram also called Mamallapuram, the coastal temple town of Mahabalipuram is an hour’s drive from Chennai. It has a beautiful beach over 20 km long. An erstwhile port of the Pallava dynasty, its stone carvings, caves and rock cut temples also attract tourists. A crocodile farm, a snake venom extracting center, schools of art and sculpture and many resorts draw holiday seekers all around the year, especially during the dance festival held in January.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All currently applicable taxes

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Anything else not mentioned in the inclusion

Gratuities


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 1 - 3
  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 12
  • YOUTH: Age: 13 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 60
  • SENIOR: Age: 61 - 90

Additional Info

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All passengers should be fully vaccinated
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Mahabalipuram
Today morning we will take you for excursion tour of Mahabalipuram (58 kms from Chennai), This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a beach-front, architectural complex of 7th and 8th century rock-cut temples. There are 14 cave temples, nine monolithic rathas, three stone temples and four relief sculptured rock panels. Built in the Dravidian style in the 7th and 8th century, most of them are dedicated to Vishnu or Shiva. Sights include the Shore temple ( a World Heritage site), Arjuna’s Penance, the Five Rathas , various mandapams etc. The sculptures here depict deities, animals, Hindu fables and scenes of everyday life

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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