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Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$124.42
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Overview
Discover Mahabalipuram on our exclusive private day tour led by accomplished, highly educated cultural custodians with backgrounds in History, architecture and fine arts.
Mahabalipuram was an important ancient port well known to the ancient Romans and Greeks. The charming town is today renowned the world over for its exquisite 6th century rock cut temples and intricate statues of stone and is an UNESCO designated World Heritage Site - an "area of of outstanding value to humanity." You will be amazed by the art work in granite.
On the way, we visit an interesting "living museum" of South India, Dakshin Chitra to enable an understanding of South Indian way
of life through the centuries.
The tour is perfect for those seeking an understanding in Indian art, history and culture and is children friendly.
This day tour with us has been described by many discerning travellers as one of the most fascinating day tours in India.
Note: Lunch not included. You must pay for the guides lunch.
Mahabalipuram was an important ancient port well known to the ancient Romans and Greeks. The charming town is today renowned the world over for its exquisite 6th century rock cut temples and intricate statues of stone and is an UNESCO designated World Heritage Site - an "area of of outstanding value to humanity." You will be amazed by the art work in granite.
On the way, we visit an interesting "living museum" of South India, Dakshin Chitra to enable an understanding of South Indian way
of life through the centuries.
The tour is perfect for those seeking an understanding in Indian art, history and culture and is children friendly.
This day tour with us has been described by many discerning travellers as one of the most fascinating day tours in India.
Note: Lunch not included. You must pay for the guides lunch.
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Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Tour
- Expert Guide
- Transport in a SUV
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Tips - though not expected, it would be great to leave your guide a tip to show your appreciation.
- Lunch for guide
- Camera Fees where applicable
- Lunch
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The first stop in Dakshin Chitra, a very interesting "museum" that showcases traditional South Indian houses and arts - they have carefully relocated brick by brick many old and traditional houses from across South India - a fantastic visit
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Tiger CaveThe Tiger Cave is a fascinating rock-cut Hindu temple complex just before Mahabalipuram. It gets its name from the carvings of tiger heads on the mouth of a cave which forms a part of the complex. Constructed in the early 8th century, this amazing complex has one of the most beautiful bas-reliefs in the world which is unfortunately missed by most travellers as it is a little hidden
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Pancha RathasAstounding 6th century monolithic masterpieces built under the reign of the king Narasimhavarman II (c. 690–725 CE
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Mahishasuramardini CaveAnother absolute masterpiece of the Pallava Dynasty, the temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Shore TempleThe shore temple is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of Southern India. At the time of its creation, the site was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the ancient Pallava dynasty
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Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$124.42
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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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!