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Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) Tours
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From $45.60
Price varies by group size
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
7 to 9 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Mahabalipuram is an ancient port town known for its 6th-century rock-cut temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore exquisite stone statues on this exclusive city tour, which gives an in-depth overview of sites like the famous Five Rathas, a set of Dravidian rock temples, and the Sea Shore Temple, an 8th-century granite shrine facing the Bay of Bengal. Round out the day with visits to DakshinaChitra, a “living museum” dedicated to showcasing South Indian culture, and the Madras Crocodile Bank.
- A private guided tour of seaside Mahabalipuram
- Get a first-hand peek at World Heritage-listed rock carvings
- Meet reptiles at Madras Crocodile Bank
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Chennai included
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Traveler Tips
- "the tour is perfect a day trip to Mahabalipuram, its well planned and just the right duration." See review
- "You have the option to hire an outside guide once you are there but I am not sure that I would recommend it." See review
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Product code: 18568P9
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