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Mahabalipuram Private Tour with Lunch and Guide from Chennai

4,8 (157 de recenzii) 7 ore Anulare gratuită Tur privat
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Mahabalipuram Private Tour with Lunch and Guide from Chennai

Despre activitate

Mamallapuram (also called Mahaballipuram) is about an hour's drive from Chennai on the East Coast Road. It was the second capital and seaport of the Pallava Kings who ruled in the 5th century. Local legend has it that there was once a beautiful city here with seven temples, which the Gods submerged under the sea in anger.until in 2002, an Indo-British team of divers discovered a series of man-made structures under water, covering an area of several square miles.Today at Mamallapuram, you can see the famous Shore Temple, the only surviving temple out of the original seven (the rest have sunk under the sea). The Shore Temple is among the oldest temples of South India and represents the final flowering of Pallava art. Arjuna's Penance, one of the world's biggest bas-reliefs depicts the story of the descent of the River Ganges from Heaven to Earth. Cave temples and massive monolithic sculptures (carved from a single large block of granite) make Mamallapuram a place to remember.

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Durată
7 ore
Confirmare
Confirmare imediată
Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid
engleză, franceză
Ghid scris
engleză
Organizator
Wonder tours

Vârste: Adulți (18–78 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Entry/Admission - Trimurti Cave
  • Inclus: Pick and drop to Chennai hotel
  • Inclus: Lunch
  • Inclus: Entrance charges
  • Inclus: Professional tour guide

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Personal expenses
  • Nu este inclus: Gratuities
  • Nu este inclus: Beverages

Itinerar

  1. Pancha Rathas

    45 min Intrarea inclusă

    Make the first stop of the day at the Pancharathas, or five chariots, a series of monolithic temples built by the Pallavas.These are rock cut monolith temples structures built in the 7th century. Each of the 5 rathas or chariots are dedicated to the lead cast of the Mahabharat epic- Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima and Yudhister. There is also a sculpture of an elephant next to the ratha of Nakul-Sahadeva. Once you stand towards the rear of the elephant you will notice that there is an uncanny resemblance between the rear of the chariot and the elephant.

  2. Arjuna's Penance

    30 min Intrarea inclusă

    We next visit Arjuna’s Penace, a bas-relief monument that’s considered one of India’s most magnificent pieces of ancient art, depicting vivid scenes from the Mahabharata. The relief is 100 feet long and 45 feet tall! The main story being told is how Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, performed severe austerities in order to obtain Lord Shiva's weapon.

  3. Krishna's Butter Ball

    15 min Intrarea inclusă

    The next stop is Krishna’s Butterball, a granite boulder that’s poised on a stony slope. This curious boulder seems to defy Newton's laws of gravity and has not moved an inch despite being in this precarious position on the slope for more than a thousand years.

  4. Shore Temple

    45 min Intrarea inclusă

    Our last port of call is the Shore Temple. The magnificent temple overlooks the Bay of Bengal and was an important centre during the reign of the Pallavas when Mahabalipuram was the main port of their Kingdom. Built by King Raja Simha during the early 8th century, the Shore Temple is a landmark in the architectural landscape of India. Marco Polo referred to this as the seven pagodas. The existing temple is the last surviving of the 7 which once stood as a beacon for sea farers.

  5. Varaha Cave Temple

    15 min Intrarea inclusă

    The Varaha cave is carved out of huge piece of granite and dates back to the 7th century. This temple took several decades to be completed. There are squatting lions adorning the pillars which support the hall. Another highlight are the sculptures of two guardian angels who protect the sanctum.

  6. Pancha Pandava Cave

    15 min Intrarea inclusă

    Pandava cave is the largest cave-temple at Mahabalipuram The cave is supported on six pillars and two pilasters. The highlight of the architecture are the spectacular sculptures of mythical creatures called Yali on the pillars.

  7. Mahishasuramardini Cave

    15 min Intrarea inclusă

    Two of the most impressive works of art of Mahabalipuram reside in this cave. It has 2 imposing bas-reliefs on the walls. The first one is Lord Vishnu sleeping on top of the coils of a serpent. The other is with Goddess Durga fighting with the demon Mahishasura on a lion.

  8. Oprirea 8

    15 min Intrarea inclusă

    This is a imposing chariot carved out of a single stone. Originally dedicated to Lord Shiva, it now has the deity of his son Lord Ganesh. It was built in the 7th century by King Mahendravarman I. The other highlight of this temple are the 18 inscriptions in ancient grantha and nagari scripts of Sanskrit.

  9. Mahabalipuram Lighthouse

    15 min Intrarea inclusă

    Built in the year 640, it is India’s oldest light house and one of the oldest in the world. Mahabalipuram was a very busy port since the 7th century and hence this lighthouse played a significant role in keeping mariners safe.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Organizatorul preia toți participanții de la cazare sau din locurile de mai jos.

Locuri de preluare

  • Collection O 13574 Balaji Dental College
  • Grand Continent T Nagar
  • Hotel Mars Deluxe
  • Hotel O Moon Stay
  • Collection O 30035 Esthell near Malar Hospital
  • Thiviyam Airport Hotel
  • Hotel Beebiz Guindy
  • First Inn Hotels
  • Bells Grand Inn
  • Capital O 70712 Royal King Residency
  • Saravanas Park
  • Apartemen Green Pramuka City By Britney

și încă 2.783 de locuri de preluare

Our tour guide will meet and pick up you from all hotels in Chennai.

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

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

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Bine de știut

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Părerea călătorilor

4,8 din 5 · 157 de recenzii
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