Private Day Tour to Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram from Chennai

Overview

Explore the ancient temple city of Kanchipuram and the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Mahabalipuram on a full-day private tour from Chennai. Discover Dravidian architecture, historic cave temples, and magnificent stone carvings in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with flexible sightseeing time.

Highlights

• Visit the sacred Ekambareswarar and Kailasanathar Temples
• Explore UNESCO-listed monuments in Mahabalipuram
• See the iconic Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal
• Private AC vehicle with hotel pickup & drop
• Flexible itinerary with professional driver

Full Description

Your tour begins with morning pickup from your hotel in Chennai.

Kanchipuram – The City of Thousand Temples

Travel approximately 75 km to Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities of India. Visit:

• Ekambareswarar Temple – Dedicated to Lord Shiva
• Kailasanathar Temple – Finest example of early Dravidian architecture

You may also visit a traditional silk weaving center (optional).

Mahabalipuram – UNESCO Heritage Site

Continue to Mahabalipuram (approx. 65 km). Explore:

• Shore Temple – 8th-century temple by the sea
• Pancha Rathas – Monolithic rock-cut temples
• Arjuna’s Penance – Massive open-air rock relief
• Cave temples and stone carving workshops

After sightseeing, return comfortably to Chennai by evening.

Itinerary

08:00 AM – Pickup from Chennai
09:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Kanchipuram sightseeing
01:30 PM – 04:30 PM – Mahabalipuram sightseeing
05:00 PM – Return to Chennai
07:00 PM – Drop-off

(Timings may vary depending on traffic and temple schedules)

Duration

Full Day (10–11 Hours)

Includes

• Private AC vehicle
• Hotel pickup & drop (Chennai city limits)
• Toll charges
• Parking fees
• Driver allowance

Excludes

• Monument entrance tickets
• Temple special darshan tickets
• Meals & personal expenses
• Licensed tour guide (available on request)