Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
Head out early from Chennai toward Kanchipuram to visit four temples throughout the morning. You'll check out the Kailasanathar Temple, built in the 8th century, and then move on to Ekambareswarar Temple where there's a 3500-year-old mango tree on the grounds. After grabbing lunch on your own, drive to Mahabalipuram and walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon takes you to Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas (rock-cut temples), Arjuna's Penance bas-relief, and Krishna's Butter Ball before heading back to Chennai by evening.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up from your city hotel in Chennai)
- End point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Drop off to your city hotel in Chennai)
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanathar Temple (8th century Pallava architectural masterpiece)
- Explore Ekambareswarar Temple with 3500-year-old sacred mango tree
- Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple with ancient ceiling paintings
- Visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple with 100-pillar mandapam and gold-plated vimana
- Visit Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram
- Explore Pancha Rathas monolithic rock-cut temples
- View Arjuna's Penance bas-relief
- See Krishna's Butter Ball rock formation
Optional Activities
- Lunch at recommended local restaurant (charges to be paid directly)
Landmarks Kailasanathar Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Kamakshi Amman Temple Varadharaja Perumal Temple Shore Temple Pancha Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butter Ball
