Mahabalipuram tour packages
Located in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the temple city of Mahabalipuram was flourishing port town of the Pallava rulers of south India.
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Earlier known as Mamallapuram, the city is said to have a fabulous "open-air museum". The city flourished under the rule of Narsinha Varman I (AD 630-668) and Narsinha Varman II (AD 700-728). Most of the temples and carvings of this city belongs to this period only.
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The change of the religion from Jainism to Shaivism of the Pallava dynasty rulers has its affect on the monuments of the period.
Mahabalipuram temples - The main tourist attraction of the town is the
Varaha Cave, a small rock-cut mandapam (hall). Heinrich Zimmer, a leading expert on Mahabalipuram has described the famous Pallava doorkeepers' expression outside the cave as of "pious rapture,".
The Mahabalipuram temples Cave and the Somaskanda sculpture, dedicated to Lord Vishnu are other fascinating places to visit. The Arjuna's Penance, which is said to be world's largest bas-relief, too attracts a number of tourists.
A famous legend goes that how King Bhagiratha to redeem the cursed souls of his ancestors, had to bring down to earth the celestial Ganga. The cleft in the rock depicts the whole story of descent of Ganga.
The Five Rathas or the Chariots is said to be the architectural precursors of the temples of South India. The largest among them is the Dharmaraja ratha scoped from a monolithic rock, while the smallest is the Draupadi ratha. You can see these beautiful pieces of art through the Tour Packages for Mahabalipuram.
The other famous temple of the city is the Shore Temple. In this amazing structure a Vishnu temple is built in between the two Shiva temples. Tourists are amazed to see this piece of architecture, which reflects the technical excellence of the artists of those times.
Mahabalipuram temples - The Sculpture Museum in East Raja Street that houses 3,000 sculptures by the local artisans, made in wood, metal, brass, and cement, Mahabalipuram Tiger Caves, Muttukadu, an ideal place for water sports and Tirukkalikundram are other few tourist spots worth visiting.
Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
Destinations Covered: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Chennai
Day – 01 – Chennai
Welcome by our representative at Chennai Airport who escorts you to the hotel. After refreshments and rest, leave for a full day guided city tour. Visit the gorgeous Marina Beach, the second longest in the world, Fort St. George, the oldest fort in Chennai and the beautiful Kapeleeswar Temple of Lord Shiva. Proceed to serene Santhome Cathedral, St. Mary’s Church, National Art Gallery and have fun at Birla Planetarium, Anna Zoological Park and Peoples Park. Stop for a brief visit to Kalakshetra and Theosophical Society before proceeding to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day – 02 – Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Early morning, leave for Mahabalipuram, acclaimed as a World Heritage Site for its splendid rock-cut temples. Stop at Kanchipuram en route for a brief tour through the beautiful ‘city of temples’ and one of India’s ‘seven sacred cities’. Be mesmerized at the beauty of each temple, a masterpiece of architecture exemplifying the rich Dravidian era. Then proceed to seek the divine blessings of the famous Shankaracharya Seer of Kanchi. Spend some time shopping for exquisite world-famous Kanchivaram Silk sarees. Continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Transfer to hotel upon arrival for overnight stay.
Day – 03 – Mahabalipuram – Chennai
After breakfast, leave for a full day guided sightseeing tour. Visit Mahishasurmardini Caves, home to 9 stunning rock-cut temples, Shore Temple, one of the oldest in South India, Arjuna’s Penance and Krishna Mandapam. Proceed to the 5 Rathas, a series of beautiful monolithic temples, each different from the other. The 20 km beautiful beach, Crocodile Farm, home to hundreds of live crocodiles, Snake Venom Extracting Center and School of Art and Sculpture are also worth a visit. Evening drive to Chennai and proceed to Airport to board onward flight for home.
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