Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai

Name: Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai
Brand: Viator
Price: 86.02 USD
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4.9(9)6 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadChennai, India

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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 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.

Included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Transport in a SUV
Expert Guide
Tour

Not included

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.

What you'll do

The first stop in Dakshin Chitra, a very interesting "museum" that showcases tra
ditional South Indian houses and arts - they have carefully relocated brick by brick many old and traditional houses from across South India - a fantastic visit
1 hourAdmission 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
1 hourAdmission included
Astounding 6th century monolithic masterpieces built under the reign of the king Narasimhavarman II (c
690â€“725 CE
1 hourAdmission included
Another absolute masterpiece of the Pallava Dynasty, the temple is part of the G
roup of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
2 hoursAdmission included
The shore temple is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating fr
om 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
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

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.

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Goroomgo Central Afia Residency Chennai
2/11, Rangaiah St., Opp. Everest Bus Stop, Periyamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Royal Regency Chennai
No 26 - 27 Poonamallee High Road, Adikesavarpuram, Periyamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Goroomgo Al Salama Guest House Chennai
Plot No.5, Patnool Sandusha Street, Periamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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FabHotel Pearl
No.30, 2nd Street, North Boag Road, Near Singapore Consulate, Chennai (Madras), India
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HM Resort - Mysore
Srirangapatna, India
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Sornam International Hotel
11 Stringer Street, Park Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel O Royapettah Clock Tower Formerly RKH Residency
Plot No. 32/33, Kalimanpuram, G.P Road, LIC Building Back Side, Anna Salai,, Chennai, India
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OYO 40128 Grand Park Hotel
Wall Tax Road, Edapalaiyam, George Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Silver Palace
3 Patnool Sandusha Street, Periyamet, Near Ribbon, Chennai (Madras), India
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Adhava Park Inn
Sydenmens Road, Raja Muthiah Road, No.54, Chennai (Madras), India
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Collection O Neighbour Inn Apart Hotel
3 Rani Enclave, Behind Nilgiris Supermarket, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Ak International
14 Cuddappah, Rangaiah Street, Chennai (Madras), India
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OYO 66269 City Inn
2690/A Sector-1 Behind Pwd Quarters, Bengaluru, India
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Capital O 67118 The Royal Star
54 Raja Muthiah Rd, Chennai (Madras), India
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95, No.11, Muthu Street, Periyamedu Central Opposite To Canara Bank,, Chennai, Chennai (Madras), India
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Bell Hotel - Chennai
Poonamallee High Road, Old Door No 21, New Door No 47, Periamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Metro Manor
Old No. 78, New No. 97, Sydenhams Road, Opposite Nehru Stadium, Chennai (Madras), India
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SPOT ON Grand Residency
VV Koil Street, Periyamedu, Central Metro Station.,, Chennai, Chennai (Madras), India
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SPOT ON 70764 Central Residency
No 49, Sydnehams Road, Central Residency, Near Ribbon Building, Chennai (Madras), India
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Taj Coromandel Chennai
37, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel GMT Center
No 9 Memorial Hall Street, Chennai (Madras), India
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Pan Residency
No1, Patnool Sandusa Street, Periamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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OYO Collection O 77496 Dev Palace
Plot No.C2, Rana Pratap Bagh, GT Karnal Road, New Delhi, India
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FabHotel Welcare Emerald
22 Poonamallee High Road, Perimed, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Blue Star International
New No 243 Wall Tax Road, Park Town, Near Central Railway Station, Chennai (Madras), India
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Samudra Inn
1111/54, Poonamallee High Road, Periamet Park Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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Central Gate
1, Elivaram Veeraswamy Street, India
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OYO 61379 Golden Cafe Boarding & Lodging
41/21, National Hwy 48, Park Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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JS Grand Residency
Central Railway Station, 22, Poonamallee High Rd, India
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Raam Laxmi
36 Raja Muthiah Road, Park Town, Periamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Grand Oliver
No. 31/10, Karpura Street, Opp: Rippon Building, Periamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Ulo Akash Inn
No 1 Thanja Murugappa Chetty Street, Chennai (Madras), India
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Binhai Jinling International Hotel
Junction of Chengxiangyang Zhi Road and Fukang Road, Dongkan, Binhai County, China
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Townhouse Green City
34/67 Vepery High Road, Vepery,, Chennai, Chennai (Madras), India
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SPOT ON 68395 Sree Sastha Guest House
No.11/5 Narayanan Street, Chennai (Madras), India
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SPOT ON 75361 Sarovar Inn
1,Wall Tax Road, Ward 54, Zone 5 Royapuram, Near Central Railway Station, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel O 4 Seasonz Residency
16/39, Thiruvengadam Street, Periamet, Chennai, Chennai (Madras), India
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The Royal Star
54, Sydenhams Road, Periyamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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A.B.M Lodge
Pereira Street, Park Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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Trung Yen Hotel
So 12A -E, Lo A10, KDT Nam Trung Yen, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Srimudhaliyarroom Mess
Raja Muthiah Road #55, Sydenhams Road, Periamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Siesta Trinetra Chennai
#40 Main Road, Trinetraa, Customs Colony, Chennai (Madras), India
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Skm Regency
6. Patnool Sandusa Street Periamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Eshi's Golden Cafe
41/21 National Highway 48 Park Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Kodai International
472 Mint Street, Park Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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Aum Karthikeya Residency
1119, Poonamallee High Road, Periyamet, Chennai (Madras), India
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Divine View
Waterfall Road, Ella, Sri Lanka
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SPOT ON 47256 Rajbhavan
Kulandai Street, Park Town, Chennai (Madras), India
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Akash Inn
No: 16, Pereira Street, near ISSAC Street, near New Central Hotel & Hotel Sakthi, Chennai (Madras), India
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Hotel Greens
74/76, Nh 48, Chennai (Madras), India
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mahabalipuram Art History and Culture Private Tour from Chennai

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What you'll do

The first stop in Dakshin Chitra, a very interesting "museum" that showcases tra

The Tiger Cave is a fascinating rock-cut Hindu temple complex just before Mahabalipuram

Astounding 6th century monolithic masterpieces built under the reign of the king Narasimhavarman II (c

Another absolute masterpiece of the Pallava Dynasty, the temple is part of the G

The shore temple is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating fr

Meeting point

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