Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram from Chennai

Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram from Chennai

Expore the Pallavas Grand architectural masterpiece on this full day tour from Chennai. Kanchipuram is a spectacular temple city known as city of thousand temples which reflects the Glorious Traditions of South India with its noted temples. Then experience UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mahabalipuram group of Monuments, which was carved out of rock along the Coromandel Coast in the 7th and 8th centuries rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous Descent of the Ganges, and the Shore Temple, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ekambareswarar Temple, Ekambaranathar Sannidhi Street, Kanchipuram 631502 India

Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the Panchabootha Sthalam [five elements of Nature] representing Prithivi [Earth]. Ekam = one, Amaram: Mango tree means Singe Mango Tree . The Single Mango Tree in the outer court is revered as most sacred and it is believed, if worshipped by childless couple, will be blessed with a child. Hence Lord Siva is called as Ekambareswarar. It has almost 60 m tall Tower that is visible even from the highway while entering the city. Legend says : Goddess Parvathi lost her sight while playing a prank on the Lord Siva. Realising the mistake, Parvati undertook the penance to get relieved from the sin. Reaching a height of 57 metres, the temple’s Raja Gopuram (the entrance tower to the temple) is one of the tallest in south India and was built by the Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya. One notable feature of the temple is the Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, or the “hallway with a thousand pillars” which was built by the Vijayanagar kings. The temple’s inner walls are decorated with an array of 1008 Siva lingams. Timings: 6.00a.m. to 12.30 p.m. 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. 

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram India

Kailasanathar means the Lord of Mt.Kailash dedicated to Lord Siva. Pallava King Rajasimha started the work and Mahendravarman III completed it in the 8th century. It is made up of a Typical Pallava style of a Pyramidal Tower, pillared halls and a vestibule more than 50 small shrines are enshrined in this temple complex. It is believed, by visiting this temple, devotees get rid of the ill effects of Planet Ketu. The Shiva lingam in this temple is 10 feet high. Famous for its magnificient Vimana, the gopuram over the sanctum sanctorum. It speaks volumes of architectural beauty that flourished in the reign of Pallava king. The foundation of the temple is laid on granite tones while the superstructure is carved out of sandstone. Currently the temple is well maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Vishnu Kanchi, Kanchipuram 631501 India

Sri Deveraja Swamy Temple, popularly known as Sri Varadarajar Temple is situated at the eastern corner of Kancheepuram. A 23 acre temple complex, with 19 vimanams and around 400 pillared halls is dedicated to Varadarjaperumal or Varadaraja Swamy. One of the 108 Divya Desams, all the 12 Alwars have visited and have sung hymns in praise of the lord. This palatial temple was constructed at various stages centuries ago by various kings. The hundred pillared Mandapam was built by the Vijayanagar kings. This has become a centre of attraction to the foreign tourists with exquisite carvings and delicate works of art. The Tiruppanies done by Alam Kheer Basha of Delhi during 1645 was inscribed on the walls of the temple. Timings – Morning: 6.00a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Evening: 3.30p.m. – 8.30 p.m.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pancha Rathas, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram 603104 India

The Dharmaraja, Bhima, Arjuna and Draupadi rathams have been carved out of one single boulder. (here you need to get a entry ticket, the same ticket can be applicable to visit Sea Shore temple as well)


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sea Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram India

Seashore Temple is a five-storied rock-cut structural temple more willingly than monolithical, one amongst the earliest and most important structural temples in southern India

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Arjuna's Penance, West Raja Street Near Ganesha Ratha, Mahabalipuram 603104 India

Measuring 96 by 43 feet (29 m × 13 m), it is a giant open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders. The legend depicted in the relief is the story of the descent of the sacred river Ganges to earth from the heavens led by Bhagiratha. The waters of the Ganges are believed to possess supernatural powers

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Varaha Cave Temple, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram India

Varaha Mandapam panel depicts a story from ten incarnation of God Vishnu, he took an avatars of Vamana, the divine dwarf, to subdue the arrogant demon king Mahabali.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Krishna's Butter Ball, E Raja St, Mahabalipuram 603104 India

Krishna's Butter Ball is a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline which has approximately 6 meters high and 5 meters wide  with weighs around 250 tons.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mahishasuramardini Cave, Mahabalipuram India

Mahishasuramardini Mandapam panel on the wall shows the battle scene of goddess Durga with demon Mahisha. Mahisha the buffalo headed demon was so powerful that all the felt helpless and they approached Durga.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tiger Cave, Mahabalipuram 603104 India

The sculpture of loins and tigers on the entrance of the cave gives it the name of Tiger Caves. It is very calm and serene even though it is set along the sea coast

Duration: 15 minutes