Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram Tour from Chennai

Duration 8 hrs

Starting From On Request

Destination Activities

Tour Code AGORA256

Embark on a fascinating journey from Chennai to the sacred temple city of Kanchipuram and the coastal heritage town of Mahabalipuram. Discover the spiritual and architectural brilliance of Kanchipuram’s ancient temples, followed by an exploration of Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage monuments, including rock-cut temples and intricate bas-reliefs. This full-day experience offers a perfect blend of spirituality, history, and coastal charm.

Day Tour: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Chennai

Begin your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Chennai and drive to Kanchipuram, covering approximately 75 km in 2–3 hours. Upon arrival, begin the city tour and explore one of South India’s most sacred destinations, known for its temples and silk heritage.

Start with a visit to Kailasanathar Temple, the oldest temple in the city, renowned for its sandstone architecture and intricate carvings from the Pallava period. Continue to Ekambareswarar Temple, a vast temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva and representing the Earth element among the Pancha Bhoota temples.

Proceed to Kamakshi Amman Temple, an important Shakti shrine known for its spiritual significance and grand Dravidian architecture. Conclude your temple exploration with a visit to Varadaraja Perumal Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu, admired for its intricately carved pillars and sacred ambiance.

After completing the temple visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional), where you can savor authentic South Indian cuisine.

Later, drive to Mahabalipuram, covering approximately 70 km in 1.5–2 hours. Upon arrival, begin your exploration of this UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its remarkable rock-cut architecture.

Visit the iconic Shore Temple, an 8th-century seaside temple showcasing exquisite Dravidian design. Continue to the fascinating Pancha Rathas, a group of monolithic temples carved from a single rock formation.

Explore the impressive Arjuna's Penance, a massive open-air bas-relief depicting mythological scenes, followed by a visit to the unique Krishna's Butterball, a natural rock formation balancing dramatically on a slope.

After completing the sightseeing, drive back to Chennai, covering approximately 60 km in 1.5–2 hours. Upon arrival, you will be dropped at your hotel, concluding a memorable day filled with spiritual, historical, and architectural discoveries.