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Explore Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: A Day Trip from Chennai! 20% OFF
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$143.20
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Kanchipuram is renowned for its ancient temples and vibrant silk weaving tradition, making it a must-visit destination. The Kailasanathar Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple highlight the city's rich cultural heritage.
- 🏛️ Visit the Kailasanathar Temple, one of the earliest examples of Dravidian architecture, featuring intricate carvings and a serene ambiance.
- 🧵 Shop for iconic handwoven silk sarees, a testament to Kanchipuram's rich textile heritage, known for their quality and craftsmanship.
- 🌊 Head to Mahabalipuram along the scenic coastal road, a short drive from Kanchipuram, offering picturesque views of the coastline.
- ⛪ Marvel at the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its intricate carvings and breathtaking views of the sea.
- 🪔 Explore the Pancha Rathas, five monolithic rock-cut temples showcasing unique architectural styles dedicated to Hindu gods.
- 📜 See Arjuna's Penance, one of the largest bas-reliefs in the world, depicting scenes from Hindu mythology with stunning detail.
- 🍃 Enjoy local professional guides for all sightseeing, ensuring an informative and enriching experience throughout your journey.
- 🚐 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle, making your experience pleasant while exploring these historical sites.
- 💧 Bottled mineral water is provided during the journey, keeping you refreshed as you explore.
- 💼 Portage and tips are included, allowing for a hassle-free experience without additional concerns.
Tinggly offers a sustainable way to share the wonders of Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. With instant e-delivery and no expiration on vouchers, recipients can choose their adventure whenever they wish, making it a perfect gift for anyone looking to explore cultural treasures.
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Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
Pickup included
Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- Local professional guides for all sightseeing
- All taxes
- Entry/Admission - Mahabalipuram Monuments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Kanchipuram temples
- Bottled mineral water provided during the journey
- Portage and tips
- Gratuities
- Tour Orientation (pass by)
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Ekambareswarar TempleEkambareswarar Temple, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, is one of the oldest and most revered Shiva temples in India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as Ekambaranathar, it features stunning Dravidian architecture, with a towering gopuram (gateway) and intricate sculptures. The temple is renowned for its sacred mango tree, believed to be over 3,500 years old, and it holds great significance in Shaivite worship. It's a key pilgrimage site, attracting devotees and tourists alike.
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Kailasanathar Temple, located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, is one of the earliest examples of Dravidian architecture, dating back to the 8th century. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple is notable for its stunning intricate carvings and serene ambiance. The temple complex features a series of small shrines, a unique sandstone structure, and beautiful sculptures depicting various deities and mythological scenes. It is often praised for its architectural brilliance and is a significant pilgrimage site for Shaivite worshippers.
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Pancha RathasHuddled together at the southern end of Mamallapuram, the Five Rathas were, astonishingly, all carved from single large rocks. Each of these fine 7th-century temples was dedicated to a Hindu god and is now named after one or more of the Pandavas, the five hero-brothers of the epic Mahabharata, or their common wife, Draupadi. The rathas were hidden in the sand until excavated by the British 200 years ago. Ratha is Sanskrit for 'chariot', and may refer to the temples' form or to their function as vehicles for the gods. It's thought they didn't originally serve as places of worship, but as architectural models.
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Arjuna's PenanceWe also visit Arjuna’s Penance, a 100 feet x 45 feet bas relief where an entire masterpiece from the Mahabharata epic has been carved.
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Krishna's Butter BallThe next halt is at Krishna’s Butterball, a curious sight of a 5 meters diameter ball shaped boulder which is perched precariously on a slope and defies Newton’s laws of gravity!
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Shore TempleStanding like a magnificent fist of rock-cut elegance overlooking the sea, surrounded by gardens and ruined courts, the two-towered Shore Temple symbolises the heights of Pallava architecture and the maritime ambitions of the Pallava kings. Its small size belies its excellent proportion and the supreme quality of the carvings, many now eroded into vaguely Impressionist embellishments. Built under Narasimhavarman II in the 8th century, it's the earliest significant free-standing stone temple in Tamil Nadu.
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Explore Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram: A Day Trip from Chennai! 20% OFF
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$143.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!