Private Tour to Mahabalipuram from Chennai
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Private Tour to Mahabalipuram from Chennai

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Stop At: The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, Post Bag No 4,Mamallapuram, Mahabalipuram 603104 India

India's leading institution for herpeto faunal conservation, research and education. The bank is the first crocodile breeding centre in Asia (Optional stop you can skip if don't want visit)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pancha Rathas, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram 603104 India

Pancha Rathas (Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, Draupadi Ratha) is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. The complex was carved during the reign of King Narasimhavarman I (630–668 AD),
(here you need to get a entry ticket, the same ticket can be applicablebto visit Sea Shore temple as well)


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sea Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram India

The Shore Temple is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Arjuna's Penance, West Raja Street Near Ganesha Ratha, Mahabalipuram 603104 India

A giant open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders. The legend depicted in the relief is the story of the descent of the sacred river Ganges to earth from the heavens led by Bhagiratha. The waters of the Ganges are believed to possess supernatural powers. The descent of the Ganges and Arjuna's Penance are portrayed in stone at the Pallava heritage site.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Descent Of The Ganges, Mahabalipuram India

Known to Arjuna's Penance

Stop At: Varaha Cave Temple, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram India

The most prominent sculpture in the cave is that of Lord Vishnu in the incarnated form of a Varaha or boar lifting Bhudevi, the mother earth goddess from the sea. Also carved are many mythical figures

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Krishna's Butter Ball, E Raja St, Mahabalipuram 603104 India

The most prominent sculpture in the cave is that of Lord Vishnu in the incarnated form of a Varaha or boar lifting Bhudevi, the mother earth goddess from the sea. Also carved are many mythical figures.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mahishasuramardini Cave, Mahabalipuram India

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Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: DakshinaChitra Museum, East Coast Road after MGM Dizzee world., Muttukadu 603 118 India

A living-history museum, dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture.

Duration: 40 minutes

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Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Chennai
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Toll and Parking Charges
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entry/Admission - The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology
  • Entry/Admission - Pancha Rathas
  • Entry/Admission - DakshinaChitra Museum
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Madras Crocodile Bank is closed on Mondays due to a weekly holiday
  • Dakshinachitra is closed on Tuesday due to weekly holiday
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Reviews
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Basanth S
5 | 2019-08-13

Our driver was extremely helpful and sincere in showing us the site and went to great lengths to ensure the visit went as smoothly as possible. Hard to find this level of customer service and honesty in a place like India— and Uvamai was a real good find.

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Sarah T
5 | 2018-08-21

Our driver was pleasant and courteous and took us to the various parts of Mahabalipuram and the crocodile sanctuary. He also lent me his umbrella because it was so sunny outside. You have the option to hire an outside guide once you are there but I am not sure that I would recommend it.

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Sholinchek
2 | 2016-11-19

The driver was very nice but didn't come into the hotel lobby to get us until I had the hotel call Viator to check in where he was. The guide was a very nice man but not easy to understand....therefore we could not get the most out of the places we visited.

Anonymous
Anonymous

Chennai

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