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Puducherry to Mahabalipuram Shore Temple Private Tour

5,0 (4 recenzii) 8 ore Anulare gratuită Tur privat
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Puducherry to Mahabalipuram Shore Temple Private Tour

Despre activitate

This private tour takes you to Mahabalipuram famous for its rock cut temples dating back to the 7th century along a lovely sea shore. This tour is available to be done in a private car.

We will spend the day exploring this World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram which used to serve as a sea port in ancient times. The highlights include masterpieces like the Five Chariots which are rock cut monolith temples, Arjuna's Penance the giant open air rock relief, the gravity defying Krishna's butterball and the Shore temple which is the last remaining of the 7 Pagodas mentioned by Marco Polo. This package includes pick and drop, private car, lunch, and a professional guide.

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Durată
8 ore
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Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid
engleză
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5 Senses Walks

Vârste: Bebeluși (0–2 ani) · Copii (3–12 ani) · Adulți (13–85 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Pick and drop to Chennai hotel
  • Inclus: Lunch
  • Inclus: Entrance charges
  • Inclus: Professional tour guide

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: Beverages

Itinerar

  1. Pancha Rathas

    25 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

    20 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. 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.

  4. 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.

  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. Trimurti Cave

    15 min Intrarea inclusă

    This cave is a fine example of the spectacular architecture style of the Pallavas. The rock cut temple is dedicated to the holy trinity of Hindu Gods- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are fine carvings of elephants as well.

  7. Oprirea 7

    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.

  8. Oprirea 8

    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.

  9. 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.

  10. Shore Temple

    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.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

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

Locuri de preluare

  • VHR Residency - G
  • PV Inn
  • Mouni Stay
  • Paradise Forest Resort
  • Le Clarisse Guest House
  • Oyo 13009 Whitesands Guest House
  • Hotel O Dhanas Residency
  • Le Majestic Business Class Hotel
  • OYO 19016 Cosy 1BHK
  • Hotel Amaiti by Stayxp
  • Nilton Bay Residency
  • Vanam Resort

și încă 827 de locuri de preluare

Pick up from all hotels in Pondicherry

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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