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Tour of Mamallapuram from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$283
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Overview
Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram, is a historic town renowned for its impressive temples and monuments from the 7th and 8th centuries. Located just an hour and a half from Chennai, this destination is a must-visit for those intrigued by ancient architecture.
- 🗺️ Pickup included from your location in Chennai for a hassle-free start to your adventure.
- 👨🏫 A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you, ensuring a rich understanding of the local history and culture.
- 🏛️ Begin your sightseeing with a visit to Arjuna’s Penance, a striking giant relief filled with intricate carvings from the Mahabharata epic.
- 🌊 Discover the Shore Temple, one of the oldest examples of Dravidian architecture, featuring three ornate granite shrines.
- 🕌 The Shore Temple complex showcases a unique configuration of Shiva and Vishnu shrines, reflecting the diverse religious practices of the time.
- ⛪ Visit the Five Rathas, monolithic temples named after the five heroes of the Mahabharata, each carved from a single rock.
- 🍽️ Lunch is included, allowing you to savor local flavors during your exploration.
- 🚌 Enjoy your journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle for maximum comfort while sightseeing.
- 💼 All current applicable taxes and admission fees are covered in the tour price for a transparent experience.
- 📋 Please have your passport ready for verification, as it is required on the day of travel.
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Tour of Mamallapuram from Chennai
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Professional English speaking guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for sightseeing
- Lunch
- Admission Fee
- All current applicable taxes
- Any items / services not specifically mentioned in the price includes section
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Your sightseeing in Mamallapuram starts with a short meeting with your local guide who is well-informed and well versed with the lanes of the city. Thus begins your day long trip to Mamallapuram which is known for its famous stone carvings and colossal temples. The edifices in Mahabalipuram, mostly carved straight out of granite, are among the oldest existing examples of Dravidian (South Indian) architecture and thus feature in the bucket list of various tourists especially the ones interested in ancient architecture. One of the attractions in the itinerary is the Arjuna’s Penance, a giant structure filled with carvings illustrating instances from the great epic, the Mahabharata. Arjuna relief is in the centre of Mahabalipuram, facing the sea at a short distance from the shores of the Coramandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
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MahabalipuramOn your way further, you get to visit the Shore Temple, considered to be one of the oldest Dravidian style architecture in South India. It was initially identified as part of the Seven Pagodas at Mahabalipuram. All the three Temples of the Shore Temple complex are built on the same platform. Viewed from the northern end, the temples appear to be a replica of the Dharmaraja Ratha. The Shore Temples configuration of the two Shiva shrines with the small Vishnu shrine in between illustrates an attempt to balance the different, competing religious requirements. Finally, before heading back to your hotel in Chennai, visit the monolithic temples also known as Five Rathas, named after the five heroes of the epic Mahabharata. After the visit your guide will bring you back to you hotel where your tour would conclude.
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Tour of Mamallapuram from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
$283
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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