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Shore temple on the Mahabalipuram Private Tour from Chennai
Mahabalipuram Private Tour from Chennai
Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai

Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai

By Indian Expeditions
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $123 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
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.

Activity location

  • Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum
    • 603112, Muthukadu, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum
    • 603112, Muthukadu, Tamil Nadu, India

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Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$122.78 x 1 Adult$122.78
Total
Price is $122.78
Until Sat, May 31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in a SUV
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCamera Fees where applicable
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch for guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips - though not expected, it would be great to leave your guide a tip to show your appreciation.

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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
Tiger Cave
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The 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
Pancha Rathas
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Astounding 6th century monolithic masterpieces built under the reign of the king Narasimhavarman II (c. 690–725 CE
Mahishasuramardini Cave
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Another absolute masterpiece of the Pallava Dynasty, the temple is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shore Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The 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

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDakshina Chitra Heritage Museum
    • 603112, Muthukadu, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDakshina Chitra Heritage Museum
    • 603112, Muthukadu, Tamil Nadu, India

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