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Chennai Maamallapuram Day Tour
Chennai – Mamallapuram One-Day Private Tour
Private Transport + Professional Guide | 1–10 Guests
Discover the fascinating heritage of Tamil Nadu on a full-day private excursion from Chennai to Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), a UNESCO World Heritage destination famous for its magnificent Pallava temples, rock-cut monuments, stone sculptures and beautiful coastal setting.
🌟 Tour Highlights
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chennai
- Scenic drive along the East Coast Road
- UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Mamallapuram
- Shore Temple
- Pancha Rathas
- Arjuna's Penance
- Krishna's Butter Ball
- Rock-cut caves and mandapas
- Local stone-carving traditions
- Time for photography and exploration
- Comfortable and flexible pace for the group
🕘 Suggested Itinerary
08:00 AM – Pickup from your hotel in Chennai
08:15 AM – Begin journey towards Mamallapuram via the scenic East Coast Road
10:00 AM – Arrive in Mamallapuram
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM – Pancha Rathas
Explore the remarkable monolithic temples carved from single rocks and learn about the Pallava dynasty and its architectural achievements.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Arjuna's Penance & Krishna's Butter Ball
Discover the spectacular open-air rock reliefs and the famous enormous granite boulder balanced on the hillside.
12:45 PM – 01:45 PM – Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Lunch at own expense.
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM – Shore Temple
Visit Mamallapuram's iconic seaside temple, built during the Pallava period and one of the most recognizable monuments on India's eastern coast.
03:00 PM – 03:45 PM – Rock-cut caves & Mandapas
Explore additional monuments and sculptures while learning about Pallava art, religion and architecture.
03:45 PM – 04:15 PM – Local stone-carving experience / free time
Opportunity to see the traditional stone-carving craft for which Mamallapuram is renowned and browse local handicrafts.
04:15 PM – Begin return journey to Chennai
06:00–06:30 PM – Drop-off at your hotel in Chennai
The itinerary and timing may be adjusted according to traffic, weather, monument opening hours and the group's interests.
💰 Package Price
Group SizePrivate Transport + Guide
1–2 guests ₹ 11,000
3–4 guests ₹ 13,000
5–6 guests ₹ 15,000
7–8 guests ₹ 18,000
9–10 guests ₹ 21,000
The package includes private transport and professional guide fee.
Package Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Driver charges
- Fuel
- Parking and toll charges
- Chennai hotel pickup and drop-off
- Assistance throughout the tour
Package Excludes
- Monument entrance tickets
- Lunch and refreshments
- Personal expenses
- Camera/video fees, where applicable
- Gratuities
- Any services not specifically mentioned above
🌴 Tour Experience
“Pallava Heritage & Coastal Wonders – Chennai to Mamallapuram”
Travel from Chennai along the scenic East Coast Road and step into the remarkable world of the Pallava dynasty. With a knowledgeable local guide, discover magnificent rock-cut monuments, ancient temples and extraordinary stone sculptures while experiencing the artistic heritage that has made Mamallapuram one of South India's most important cultural destinations.