Mahabalipuram Monuments Day Trip
The Pallava port of Mamallapuram, now Mahabalipuram, holds the finest group of rock-cut monuments in India. The Shore Temple stands on the water; the five Pancha Rathas are monolithic chariots each cut from a single boulder; Arjuna’s Penance is one of the largest open-air bas-reliefs in the world. Add the Varaha cave, the Krishna Mandapa and the working sculpture yards where the town still carves.
Photographs of the places on this itinerary — The Trip India media library
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- Duration
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- Destination
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- Planned days
- 1–8
- Travellers
- ₹2,600
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup included
- Book 1 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Mahabalipuram.
Shore Temple (UNESCO)
Pancha Rathas
Arjuna’s Penance bas-relief
Working sculpture yards
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Morning at the Shore Temple, then the Pancha Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance with a guide. Afternoon at the Varaha and Krishna caves and the sculpture workshops, evening on the beach before drop-off.
Shore TemplePancha RathasArjuna’s PenanceVaraha CaveSculpture workshops
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver for the day
- English-speaking guide
- Monument entry fees
- Hotel pickup and drop
- All applicable taxes and parking
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Camera fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 1–8 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 08:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Sun hat — the site is exposed
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water
- Modest clothing
Important notes
There is very little shade; the day is timed around the midday heat.,Some monuments are closed for conservation without notice.
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Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Tamil
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Planning Mahabalipuram Monuments Day Trip?
1 day covering Mahabalipuram. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
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Planning Mahabalipuram Monuments Day Trip?
1 day covering Mahabalipuram. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation