Explore Mahabalipuram’s ancient rock-cut temples and South Indian culture on a private tour from Chennai. Perfect for history and art enthusiasts.
Explore Mahabalipuram’s ancient rock-cut temples and South Indian culture on a private tour from Chennai. Perfect for history and art enthusiasts.
- Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum - 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 - The Tiger Cave is a fascinating rock-cut Hindu temple…
- Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum - 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 - 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 - Astounding 6th century monolithic masterpieces built under the reign of the king Narasimhavarman II (c. 690–725 CE
- Mahishasuramardini Cave - 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 - 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
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- Lunch
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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…
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 a very 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, many discerning travellers and historians as one of the most fascinating day tours in India.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
