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From Chennai: Mahabalipuram Rock-Cut Temples & Pondicherry Day Trip
Private tour
Pick-up available
Free cancellation by 11:59 PM, 1 day before the date of use
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BRL 1,152.80
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Highlights
Explore the UNESCO-listed monuments and ancient rock-cut architecture of Mahabalipuram.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the East Coast Road with beautiful coastal landscapes and sea views.
Discover the French colonial charm, spiritual sites, and cultural heritage of Pondicherry.
Package and price
Date of use
2026-10-26
2026-10-27
2026-10-28
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Package
Private tour with Transport + Guide
FromUS$1,152.80
Private tour with Transport + Guide +Entrance
FromUS$1,269.18
Booking information
FromUS$1,152.80
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Overview
Departs from Chennai
Starts at 6:00 AM and ends at 7:00 PM
Tour guide (English)
Transportation options: Car, Compact 5 Seater
Details
Pick-up available
6:00 AM pick-up in Chennai
Pick-up and drop-off services outside the designated area are available for an additional charge
Meeting Point: Wait at the main entrance or designated pickup point of your selected location.
Identification: A WhatsApp group will be created before the tour. Please share your photo; we will share the driver/representative's photo and details. You can also identify the vehicle by the MTA logo or a name sign.
Arrival Time: Be ready 5–10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Contact: If you cannot locate your driver, please call the emergency contact number in your booking confirmation
Transportation via Car
Your experience begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Chennai. Meet your guide and travel comfortably in a private Vehicle.
Travel time: Approx. 2 hours
Breakfast
At your own expense
Optional Breakfast Break
Enjoy Breakfast at a local restaurant during the tour. Meals are optional and can be enjoyed at your own expense.
Note: Breakfast is Not Included in tour Cost.
45 minutes
Lunch
At your own expense
Lunch Break
Enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. Meals are optional and can be enjoyed at your own expense.
Note: Lunch is Not Included in tour Cost.
1 hour
Mahabalipuram Shore Temple Details
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Paid attraction
Entry tickets not included
The Shore Temple is an iconic seaside temple in Mahabalipuram, renowned for its ancient Dravidian architecture and stunning Bay of Bengal setting.
1 hour
Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas) Details
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Paid attraction
Entry tickets not included
The Five Rathas are remarkable monolithic rock-cut temples in Mahabalipuram, renowned for their unique architecture and intricate Pallava-era craftsmanship.
45 minutes
Sri Aurobindo Ashram Details
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Free attraction
Entry tickets not included
Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a peaceful spiritual center in Pondicherry, renowned for its serene atmosphere, meditation practices, and teachings of Sri Aurobindo.
45 minutes
Manakula Vinayagar temple Details
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Entry tickets not included
Visit the sacred Manakula Vinayagar Temple, one of Pondicherry's oldest and most revered temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha, renowned for its colorful gopuram, intricate carvings.
45 minutes
Provide drop-off service
7:00 PM drop-off in Chennai
Pick-up and drop-off services outside the designated area are available for an additional charge
Meeting Point: Wait at the main entrance or designated pickup point of your selected location.
Identification: A WhatsApp group will be created before the tour. Please share your photo; we will share the driver/representative's photo and details. You can also identify the vehicle by the MTA logo or a name sign.
Arrival Time: Be ready 5–10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Contact: If you cannot locate your driver, please call the emergency contact number in your booking confirmation
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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