UNESCO Listed 7th Century Mahabalipuram Trip
- Mesmerising narration by a Heritage Storyteller, unheard stories, unseen places.
- Perspectives covering History, Archaeological, Architecture & Mythological
- Visiting 7th Century Built monuments & temples – Rock-cut architecture, Shore temple, Lighthouse,
- Walking around 2004 incident unearthed 2000 years old Subramaniya temple excavated site (Optional)
- Looking at wonders of nature – Krishna Butter Ball, Sea Shell Museum (Optional)
- Shopping seashells, stone sculptures and handicrafts
Options
3 Hrs Trip with a Local Guide
Local Guide:: Licensed and Certified Guide
What's included in UNESCO Listed 7th Century Mahabalipuram Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Shore Temple
Shore temple Do you know that Shore Temple complex was named as ‘Seven Pagodas’? What does it mean and where are the rest of the temples? Who build the Shore temple? What’s the significance of the architecture? Is it unique?
Arjuna's Penance
Arjuna’s Penance is one of the magnificent monuments of Mahabalipuram. This wonderful bas air relief dates back to the mid-seventh century. Standing tall at a height of 43 feet, the monolith was carved on the face of two huge adjoining boulders, making its length around 96 feet. The majestic structure cannot be made out in photographs, it deserves to be praised by one’s own eyes. Now, you see a stunning sculpture of a depiction of an instance in the Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’.
Pancha Rathas
Pancha Rathas. Pancha Rathas is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram. Pancha Rathas is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture.The ‘Ratha’ temples are the cave temple made of rocks. The rathas are regarded as the five rathas of Pandavas, the eminent characters of the Mahabharata.
Inclusions
- Inclusions as per package options
- Camera / Video fees, All fess for Foreigner, Anything other than inclusions.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 120 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can pick up guests anywhere on the Chennai to Mahabalpuram route. Please note that cab pick up is available only for the Package option that includes CAB. If cab is not included, guests can meet the Guide near Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.
Meeting / End Points
- If cab is not included, guests can meet the Guide near Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.