Discover Mahabalipuram: One Day Tour from Chennai
Introduction
Are you craving a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of Chennai.Look no further than Mahabalipuram, the coastal town brimming with ancient history, stunning rock cut architecture, and serene beaches. With Padmavathi Travels, Mahabalipuram Tour Packages embark on a seamless one day tour that will take you through centuries of art and culture, all in a single day.
Mahabalipuram
Located just about 60 km from Chennai, Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This charming town is famed for its rock cut temples, monolithic sculptures, and captivating stone carvings, which date back to the Pallava dynasty. If you're looking for a hassle free Chennai to Mahabalipuram One Day Tour Package, Padmavathi Travels has you covered.
Itinerary for Your One Day Tour
1. Seashore Temple, Mahabalipuram
The Seashore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must visit landmark along the Chennai to Mahabalipuram route. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, this ancient temple showcases Pallava architecture with intricate shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
2. Dakshina Chitra
Visit Dakshina Chitra, a living museum that showcases the rich cultural diversity of South India. This heritage village features 18 traditional houses from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, along with over 4,200 artifacts, craft demonstrations, and workshops.
3. Arjuna’s Penance
Arjuna’s Penance, also known as the Descent of the Ganges, is a massive open air rock relief showcasing scenes from Hindu mythology. This 30 meter long and 15 meter high monument narrates Arjuna’s meditation and Sage Bhagirath’s efforts to bring the River Ganga to Earth.
4. Covelong (Kovalam) Beach
A hotspot for water sports enthusiasts, Covelong Beach (17 km from Mahabalipuram) is ideal for windsurfing, swimming, and fishing. Originally an ancient port, it is now a popular beach for tourists, with nearby landmarks like a Catholic church and mosque.
5. Pancha Rathas
The Pancha Rathas are five monolithic rock cut temples, each carved in the shape of a chariot ("ratha") and named after the Pandavas from the Mahabharata. These granite structures showcase the finest examples of ancient Dravidian architecture.
6. Crocodile Bank
Located 14 km from Mahabalipuram, the Crocodile Bank offers an exciting experience with reptiles, including gharials, crocodiles, and turtles. The facility, founded by Romulus Whitaker, also features snake venom extraction demonstrations by the Irula tribe.
7. Muttukadu Beach / Boat House
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride at Muttukadu Beach, located on the backwaters connected to the Bay of Bengal. This serene spot is perfect for adventure seekers with motorboats, paddleboats, and more.
Book your Chennai to Mahabalipuram one day tour package with Padmavathi Travels now and immerse yourself in the rich history, art, and nature of this beautiful coastal town.
Why Choose Padmavathi Travels?
How to Book?
Booking your Chennai to Mahabalipuram One Day Tour Package with Padmavathi Travels is easy! You can visit our website or contact us via phone or email to reserve your spot. Don’t wait Mahabalipuram’s timeless beauty is just a day trip away!
For bookings and inquiries, contact us at:
Phone: +91 6384433111 / +91 6384433222
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Website: www.padmavathitravels.com
Address: 18, 3rd Avenue, New Colony, Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600106.
Final Thoughts
A visit to Mahabalipuram is more than just a journey through time; it’s a chance to experience the confluence of history, spirituality, and natural beauty. With Padmavathi Travels’ Mahabalipuram Tour Packages, your one day trip from Chennai to Mahabalipuram will be comfortable, informative, and unforgettable. So pack your camera, put on your travel shoes, and let’s explore the wonders of Mahabalipuram together!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the best time to visit Mahabalipuram?
The best time to visit Mahabalipuram will be during the winter season which falls between November and February.
2. What can I buy in Mahabalipuram?
Mahabalipuram is famous for its stone and wooden artifacts, granite sculptures and seashells
3. Is Mahabalipuram worth visiting?
The Monuments if Mamallapuram are excellent specimen of Dravidian temple architecture and pallava art.This the best tourist attractions, it is guranteed worth visting Mahabalipuram
4. What are the must-visit places in Mahabalipuram?
Sea Shore Temple, Dakshina Chitra, Arjunar Penance, Covelong Beach, Pancha Rathas, Crocodile Bank, Muttukadu Beach / Boat House, ISKON Temple
In Mahabalipuram, the places to visit include Seashore Temple, Tiger Cave, Sea Shell Museum, PanchaRathas,and Mahabalipuram Beach.
Historical sitesShort times allow you to visit fewer places, but a beautiful Heritage place like Mahabalipuram would need more time so that you can visit and see the alluring natural beauty, structural temples, the museum in Mahabalipuram.
Arjuna doing his penance to please Lord Shiva to get celestial weapon has been depicted beautifully through carvings on the rocks.
It is situated in the heart of Mahabalipuram and is 43 feet high and stretches to 100 feet.
It is influenced by the typical Dravidian Pallava style, even today people celebrate religious activities and offer festive offerings here.
The White coloured Gopuram is a must visit in the premises of this Temple because of its unmatched beauty amongst the other golden gopurams.
This temple from the Pallava era lies along the shores of the Bay of Bengal.
It is declared as the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Each time we visit this place, it gives us a different perspective.
The weather at dawn and dusk always brings out colorful pictures.
Chennai also known by its former name Madras is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is the biggest cultural, economic and educational centre of south India.
According to the 2011 Indian census, it is the sixth most populous city and fourth-most populous urban agglomeration in India.
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