Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Temples Caves Private Tour
About this activity
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10 Hours
English
Overview
Embark on a journey to holy cities - Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Hear stories about their incredible temples & monuments as you visit them.
Highlights
- Sightsee sacred ancient architecture wonders
- Learn about the significance of dharmic religions from the guide
- Save the incredible sites through your camera lens
- Buy the famous Kanchipuram sarees available in local shops
Description
Discover the enchanting parts of Chennai through Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. A guide will pick you up in the morning. First off, you'll enter Mahabalipuram, an ancient town that is situated between the Bay of Bengal & Great Salt Sea. Here you will come across a mixture of the seaside as well as rock-cut carvings. Stop by the magnificent heritage at Shore Temple along the coast. Followed by a visit to Pancha Rathas, a monument complex that goes back to the Pallava dynasty's time.
After all the sightseeing, you'll head to Kanchipuram. It's a sacred golden town known for its majestic temples, architectural style & also silk sarees. You'll see Lord Shiva's Kailasanathar Temple, a temple wrapped in Dravidian architecture from the 8th century. Next, the guide will take you to many famous temples - Kamaskhi Amman Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, & Ekambareswarar Temple. Throughout different periods many dynasties have taken over this golden city & have preserved its legacy. You will also get time to buy the popular Kanchipuram sarees weaved by regional weavers before the tour ends.
Inclusions
- Private tour guide
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Food & beverage
- Camera fees at monuments
- Personal expenses
- We pick up all travelers
- Pick up provided from all hotels in Chennai
- Please avoid revealing clothes for temple visits
