Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
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.
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Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
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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
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Transport in a SUV
- All Fees and Taxes
- Expert Guide
- Tour
- Lunch
- Camera Fees where applicable
- Lunch for guide
- Tips - though not expected, it would be great to leave your guide a tip to show your appreciation.
- 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
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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Please let us know which hotel you are staying at. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, if it is within Chennai city limits. For hotels/pick up points not within Chennai city limits, an extra pick up fee applies.