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Private Tour of Mahabalipuram from Chennai by car with guide and lunch
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Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a private tour from Chennai that includes door-to-door transport, lunch, and all entrance fees. Travel by private car and spend the day exploring temples and a seashell museum in a scenic town, with a personal guide who will tailor the day to your interests.
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$115.00
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$115.00
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Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram in a day from Chennai by private car with guide
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Get a primer on Pallava-style architecture on this full-day private tour to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Benefit from personal attention and the ability to travel at your own pace while visiting the Ekambareswar and Kailasanathar temples, then a local saree weaver. Moving on to the port of Mahabalipuram, see the Five Rathas, the shore temple, and Arjuna's Penance, learning about them through guided commentary.
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$140.00
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$140.00
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Day trip to Pondicherry from Chennai
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Gallic culture and history is alive and well in the old French colony of Pondicherry, a short day trip from Chennai. With this day tour, you'll not only get to walk through the historic old city, but you'll also get to visit Auroville, a gargantuan international community that has been bringing generations of people from around the world to live together in harmony since it was founded in the 1960s.
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$180.84
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$180.84
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Full-Day Private Tour to the Kanchipuram Temples from Chennai
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Explore a medieval kingdom’s capital and visit its renowned sari makers on this all-day tour. After a convenient pickup from your Chennai hotel, travel by private vehicle or your own motorcycle to Kanchipuram. Stop by two architecturally significant 7th-century temples before immersing yourself in the craft of sari-making. Meet a weaver and see how traditional looms are used to transform mulberry threads into gorgeous garments.
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$121.24
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$121.24
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1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Commercial Return Flights
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Pickup around at 4am from any of the city Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi (Cochin), Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Pune Hotel or Anywhere and transfer to airport to board your flight to Delhi and 3-Hrs drive to Agra. We visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort and After Agra Sightseeing 3-Hrs drive to Delhi and depart at Delhi Airport flight to any of the city Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi (Cochin), Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Pune. Arrival airport and drop at your location.
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$484.00
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$484.00
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Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Chennai with Commercial Return Flights
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Visit the Taj Mahal and make it back to Chennai in time for bed with this whirlwind trip to India's most celebrated monument. You'll get up bright and early and fly up to Delhi, where you'll be ferried by private car straight to Agra. After a morning visit to the Taj Mahal, you'll get the chance to see one of the city's other main attractions, the UNESCO World Heritage Agra Fort, with a little time for shopping thrown in before returning to Chennai.
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$392.00
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$392.00

Chennai day trip to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram
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Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram tour from Chennai is about the 8th century twin wonders of Pallava architecture. We will cover the magnificent temples of Ekambareswar & Kailashnath in Kanchipuram and then visit weavers of the famed Kanchipuram Silk Saree. After that we visit the ancient sea port of Mahabalipuram and visit the legendary rock cut structures lie Arjuna’s penance, Five Rathas and the iconic Shore temple which served literally as the beacon for sea farers from the 8th century onwards.
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$144.00
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$144.00
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Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai
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Spend a day exploring the UNESCO-listed temples and sandy beaches of Mahabalipuram with this full-day tour from Chennai. You'll have plenty of free time to check out the famous ancient temple sites found right by the shore, with time remaining to shop for souvenirs, grab lunch, or stick your toes in the sand before returning to Chennai.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
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The coastal town of Mahabalipuram makes an ideal day trip from bustling Chennai, but organizing admission fees and transportation to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, reach Mahabalipuram in comfort by private vehicle—with entry fees and round-trip transportation from your Chennai hotel included. Explore the Cave temples and rock sculptures with your guide to lead the way, and gain insight into Mahabalipuram’s fascinating 7th-century history.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
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Experience a bit of France in the heart of coastal Tamil Nadu with this day tour to the seaside city of Pondicherry. You'll visit popular attractions such as the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the seaside Promenade, with time left over to pay a visit to Auroville, an international intentional community best known for its gold-hued Matrimandir meditation dome.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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Kanchipuram Day Trip
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Kanchipuram is one amongst the major historical towns of India. Situated on the banks of Vegavathi River, it has been an important learning and religious centre in the past and the ancient temples and other architectural arts exhibit its significance. Today, Kanchipuram is extremely famous for its Hindu temples and obviously, Kanchipuram sarees. Also considered as one amongst the seven pilgrimage sites of India, this spiritual town has become the destination for Hindu devotees to get themselves surrounded by spirituality and attain salvation.
Kanchipuram is also famous amongst history lovers. For those who tend to walk along the historical lanes and explore its roots buried deep down the layers of time, this beautiful town is a quintessential stoppage. Ruled by Pallavas, Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire and British before independence, Kanchipuram has seen everything ranging from flourished periods to dark times.
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$93.26
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$93.26
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Wild life tour in Chennai with guide and private car
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South India is home to all sorts of fascinating wildlife, and with this day trip from Chennai, you can see some of the area's coolest creatures, safely. Highlights include visits to Guindy National Park, home to all sorts of snakes, reptiles, and even butterflies as well as stops at the Chennai Crocodile Park and the Arignar Anna Zoological Gardens, the first public zoo in India!
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$106.67
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$106.67
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Archaeologist curated Mahabalipuram Trip
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- Young Archaeologist curation, Mesmerising narration, unheard stories, unseen places.
- 4 Dimensional perspectives covering History, Archaeological, Architecture & Mythological
- Visiting 7th Century Built monuments & temples – Rock-cut architecture, Shore temple, Lighthouse,
- Walking around 2004 incident unearthed 2000 years old Subramaniya temple excavated site
- Looking at wonders of nature – Krishna Butter Ball, Sea Shell Museum
- Shopping seashells, stone sculptures and handicrafts
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$70.12
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$70.12
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Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram day trip from Chennai by private car with guide
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You can easily spend a full day exploring Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram's marvellous temples, caves and rock carvings. Most were carved from the rock during the 7th-century reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, whose nickname Mamalla (Great Wrestler) gave the town its name. Official Archaeological Survey of India guides can be hired at sites.
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$135.00
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$135.00
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Kanchipuram tour from Chennai covering Temples & Silk Saree Weaving
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This is a historic tour going back to the 7th century AD to Kanchipuram which was one of the leading capitals of this part of the world. We will visit 2 remarkable temples to appreciate the architecture wizardry of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is also famous for its Silk Sarees, so we will meet a Weaver and understand the fine art of making Silk Sarees.
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$122.67
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$122.67
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Day Trip to Coonoor (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Ooty)
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Discover all the beautiful and famous sites in Coonoor town and around on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car.
Highlights:
1. Discover the Coonoor with tea estates, Sim’s Park gardens & Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Droog Fort, Waterfalls and peaks along with many other tourists places.
2. Explore the amidst beautiful Dolphin's Nose Viewpoint, Doddabetta Peak, Lamb's Rock overlooking forests and surrounded by tea & coffee plantations.
3. The scenic beauty of gardens and hills will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit.
3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
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$118.33
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$118.33
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Mahabalipuram and Madras Crocodile bank trip from Chennai wtih Lunch,Transport
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Meet your guide during pickup from your Chennai hotel and travel to Madras Crocodile Bank is a reptile zoo and herpetology research station.
Then travel to Mamallapuram. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed city is home to rock-cut statues that date back as far as the 7th century. Recognized as some of the oldest examples of Dravidian architecture, these well-preserved artifacts were built in honor of Hindu gods.
Keep hunger at bay with a traditional Indian lunch between stops and travel with your guide back to your Chennai hotel at the end of your full-day sightseeing tour.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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Mahabalipuram Trip with Archaeologist
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- Mesmerising narration by an young Archaeologist, unheard stories, unseen places.
- Perspectives covering History, Archaeological, Architecture & Mythological
- Visiting 7th Century Built monuments & temples – Rock-cut architecture, Shore temple, Lighthouse,
- Walking around 2004 incident unearthed 2000 years old Subramaniya temple excavated site (Optional)
- Looking at wonders of nature – Krishna Butter Ball, Sea Shell Museum (Optional)
- Shopping seashells, stone sculptures and handicrafts
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$196.34
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$196.34
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Tour of Mamallapuram from Chennai
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Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram, is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake. Situated one and a half hour away from the capital city of Chennai, this city is known for its colossal temples and monuments many of which date back to 7th and 8th centuries. The most prominent of these is the seafront Shore Temple that comprises of 3 ornate granite shrines. Krishna’s Butter Ball is a massive boulder balanced on a small hill near the Ganesha Ratha stone temple. Well, our guide not only knows the local language but will make every effort to understand your likes and preferences before starting your trip of the temple city.
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$166.40
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$166.40
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Madurai to Rameswaram Full-Day Tour
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The town of Rameshwaram stands as a testimony of his faith. One of the four pilgrimage places, Char Dham of India, it modestly invites followers of Lord Shiva from everywhere to pay a visit at least once in their lifetime to the Jyotirlinga installed in the Ramanathaswamy Temple. Located in Ramanathapuram district, the town is a part of Pamban Island also known as Rameshwaram Island being associated with the legendry temple built in the marvelous Dravidian style of architecture. Includes private guide and driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
1.Snap photos of Pamban Bridge, a 100-year-old railway bridge that connects the island to India's mainland.
2. Visit several important Hindu sites including Ramanathaswamy Temple.
3. From Madurai full-day tour to Pamban Island with Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi Beach.
4.View the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal from the sands of Dhanushkodi Beach
5. Includes private guide and driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
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$152.74
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$152.74

Mahabalipuram Mania
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The Group of monuments is a world Heritage site recognised by UNESCO. It is a treat to the eyes and a also provides a plethora of information about the ancient culture and tradition. It is a must see place for people who visit south India.
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$200.00
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$200.00

Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram Day Tour
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We are providing a private tour to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram in a single day. We are providing the best among all with experienced guide and drivers. We are not commercially oriented and only focus on satisfaction of the customers.
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$154.26
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$154.26
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Madurai to Rameshwaram Full Day Excursion
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Embark on a full day excursion Rameshwaram visit Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga Temple with world longest corridor and immaculate carvings on pillars. Also visit to Adams Bridge the chain of reefs, sandbanks and islets that almost connects Sri Lanka with India. Private air-conditioned vehicle from picks up till drop off to your hotel, English speaking guide, entrances to monuments are well included in the package price.
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$149.34
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Private Day Tour to Great Living Chola Temples from Trichy
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Trichy to full day excursion tour to The Great Living Chola Temples tour includes a visit to Tanjore Temples, Kampaheswerer Temple. Darasuram Temple, & Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple. Private air-conditioned transport from picks up till drop off to your hotel, English speaking guide and entrances to monuments are well included in the package price.
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$215.47
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