Mahabalipuram Weekend Getaway - Ex Chennai

Duration:

02 Nights / 03 Days

Destination Covered:

Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Chennai

Reviews

India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
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Overview

Mahabalipuram is located on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal, in Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu. The town is located around 60 km south from the city of Chennai. This historical town is renowned for Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments. It one of the most popular heritage structure of South India, which was establised during the 7th and 8th centuries by Pallava kings. Ii is a World Heritage site by UNESCO, which was listed in 1984. ‘Mahabalipuram Weekend Getaway’ will give you the chance to explore the popular structures such as the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Thirukadalmallai Temple and Sculpture Museum of Mahabalipuram. Apart from this also enjoy the boat rides in the Bay of Bengal.

Itinerary

Day 01: Chennai - Mahabalipuram (By Road- 61.2kms – 2.1 hrs by road)

Morning pick-up from Airport/railway station, meet our representative, then drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check into your pre-booked hotel. Take a rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed for city tour of Mahabalipuram including Shore Temple, which is the oldest structure dated back from the 8th century AD.

Then visit Five Rathas, which is known as Pancha Pandava Rathas, contains five Rathas, and chariots, dating from the 7th century. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.

Day 02: Mahabalipuram

Today after breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram including Thirukadalmallai Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu also explore Sculpture Museum.

Explore the beautiful sandy beach of Mahabalipuram. Here you can enjoy Boat rides in the Bay of Bengal with life guards, fishing trips to the sea & Turtle walk at the sea shore.

Evening Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Chennai

Today is the last day of the tour. After breakfast, drive back to Chennai. On arrival in Chennai transfer to advised location or Airport.

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