Chennai - Mahabalipuram In 2N 3D Tour

Package Overview

Discover the cultural and historical richness of Tamil Nadu with a 3-day tour of Chennai and Mahabalipuram. This journey will take you through ancient temples, colonial architecture, and scenic coastal views, providing a comprehensive experience of the region's heritage and beauty.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : CHENNAI SIGHTSEEING Chennai

  Sri Parthasarathy Temple
  At a distance of 4.5 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, Sri Parthasarathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Triplicane locality of Chennai. It is one of the popular temples in Tamilnadu, and among the must-visit places during your Chennai Trip.
  
  Govt. Museum
  
  At a distance of 4 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, Governement Museum is a museum situated on Pantheon Road in Chennai. This is one of the oldest museums in India, and among the top tourist places to visit in Chennai city.
  
  National Art Gallery
  
  At a distance of 3 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, the National Art Gallery is situated inside the Government Museum Complex on Pantheon Road in Egmore, Chennai. This is one of the oldest art galleries in India and also one of the must visit Chennai Tourist Places.
  
  Valluvar Kottam
  
  At a distance of 7 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station (located in Vaikuntapuram, less than 1 Kms from local Kodambakkam Railway Station), Valluvar Kottam is a monument built to pay homage to Tamil Poet Saint Thiruvalluvar.
  
  Marina Beach
  
  Situated on the beach, the Anna Park, named after the founder of D.M.K Anna durai and the tomb of M.G. Ramachandran who was a film star (both were former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu) and the Statue of Labour is a splendid sculpture depicting the efforts of a team of labourers who are at hard manual labour.
  
  MGR Memorial
  
  At a distance of 3 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, MGR Memorial is a memorial structure situated within the picturesque surroundings of the Marina Beach in Chennai. It is one of the popular places of sightseeing in Chennai.

  • Hotspots : Valluvar Kottam, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Marina Beach, Parthasarathy Temple
  • Themes : Beaches Sightseeing, Museums, Sightseeing

• Day 2 : MAHABALIPURAM SIGHTSEEING Chennai

  Shore Temple
  
  At a distance of 2 km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, the Shore Temple is an ancient temple situated on the shore of Bay of Bengal in Mahabalipuram. It is one of the most photographed monuments of heritage in India, and among the must-visit Mahabalipuram tourist places.
  
  Sculpture Museum
  
  At a distance of 1 Km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station (situated in East Raja Street), the Sculpture Museum is famous for its elaborate collection of sculptures and images of god and goddesses of Hindu mythology. There are more than 3,000 sculptures can be found in this museum. All the sculptures bear the historic significance and the tales of the by-gone days. In the display of the museum there are sculptures made of wood, metal, brass and cement. There are creations of ancient artists to the contemporary ones.
  
  Arjuna's Penance
  
  At a distance of 0.5 Km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station (on Mada Koil Street), Arjuna's Penance or Bhagiratha's Penace is the name of a massive open air bas-relief monolith dating from the 7th century CE. Measuring 96 feet long by 43 feet high, the bas-relief is also known as The Descent of Ganga. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'.
  
  Mandapams / Caves
  At a distance of 0.5 Kms around Mahabalipuram Bus Station, there are 14 rock-cut carves and Mandapams in and around Mamallapuram. Mythological scenes are depicted on these architectures. These caves have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'.
  
  Ganesha Ratha
  
  At a distance of nearly 0.5 Km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, Ganesh Ratha Temple is located towards the north of the Arjuna's Penance. It is a temple carved out from a rock to resemble a chariot and is built in Dravidian style of temple architecture. It was once dedicated to Lord Shiva. But when the original lingam was removed, the temple came to be known as the temple of Lord Ganesh.
  
  Krishna's Butter Ball
  
  At a distance of 0.5 Km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station (on Mada Koil Street), Krishna's Butter Ball is a huge boulder near the Ganesha Ratha. It rests precariously on a narrow rock base. Legend has it that several Pallava Kings attempted to move it, but all the kings and their elephants could not shift the boulder even by an inch.
  
  Pancha Rathas
  
  At a distance of 1.5 Kms from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) - five monolithic pyramidal structures named after the Pandavas (Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishtra, Nakula and Sahadeva) and Draupadi. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'.
  
  Mahabalipuram Beach
  
  At a distance of 2 km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, the golden sandy Mamallapuram Beach is a serene beach situated near the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. It is identified as the one of the most pristine beaches in Tamilnadu, and among the must-visit places during your Mahabalipuram tour.

  • Themes : Beaches Sightseeing, Museums, Sightseeing

• Day 3 : Departure

  Departure Mahabalipuram

  • Themes : Sightseeing

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Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Transport: Air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing.
• Accommodation: 1-night stay in a standard hotel in Chennai and 1-night stay in a standard hotel in Mahabalipuram.
• Meals: Breakfast at the hotel each day.
• Sightseeing and Activities: Entry fees for all mentioned attractions and activities.
• Guide: Professional tour guide services.

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Exclusions

• Personal Expenses: Any personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, and beverages.
• Optional Activities: Activities not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Travel Insurance: Any kind of travel insurance.
• Tips and Gratuities: Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
• Airfare/Railway Fare: Any airfare or railway fare to/from Chennai.

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• Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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