Private tour in Pondicherry Avatar Mani M

Mahabalipuram and Dhakshina Chitra - An Icon of Indian Art, History and Culture - Full day Tour starting from Pondicherry

Tour #802331

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up to 4 people

10 hours

Private transportation

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Overview of your Pondicherry tour:

Unveil the secrets of UNESCO approved world heritage sight famous for its Astounding 6th century rock sculptures. Mahabalipuram was an important ancient port which was well known to the ancient romans and greek, is today renowned the world over for its exquisite 6th century rock cut temples and intricate statues of stone. Following are few glimpses of historic places of interest: 1. Five Rathas - Pancha Rathas is typically called as Five Chariots, is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture 2. Arjuna's Penance -Measuring 96 by 43 feet (29 m × 13 m), it is a giant open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders 3. Krishna's Butterball -K's Butterball is a gigantic granite boulder resting perched on a steep rock slope 4. Shore Temple- The Shore Temple (700-728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Visiting Other Places of interest & Handicrafts After, we travel ahead towards chennai to stop at Crocodile Park (a reptile zoo & herpetology research & Retur

Your Pondicherry tour itinerary

- Pick up from Hotel / Railway Station. A short briefing about the Trip plan by guide. The first stop is at Dakshina Chitra is a living-history museum in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture resembling four states viz. Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Kerala, Next, we will visit Mahabalipuram, spend time exploring ancient rock cut temples and exquisite sculptures. We will delve into the history of the Pallavas, an ancient dynasty that once ruled an extensive part of India and beyond. -Then visiting the Asia's Largest Seashell Museum is one of the massive attractions in Mahabalipuram. This is the Largest museum in Asia among its own type. - We will then visit the local arts, sculpture and handicraft market, where we will interact with local shopkeepers to understand how they are making some cool stuff. Later driveback to Pondicherry via East Cost Scenic Beachway to drop you at the Starting Point.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation

Transportation will be Accompanied in Modern Compact air conditioned SUV or Sedan adhered by the Safety Standards of Government of India. If there will be more than 3 people please inquire for a quote.

What's included
  • Other: - A bottle of the mineral water.
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
  • Tickets
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. - Camera fees wherever applicable. - Entrance fees to the Seashell Museum and Mahabalipuram is not included.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
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Tour categories

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Art And Culture

City Highlights

Religious Sites

Day Trip

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Basic

Hindi

Fluent

Tamil

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

10 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

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Duration:

10 hours

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1

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