Mahabalipuram Tour Package from Chennai

Morning – Chennai to Mahabalipuram

Early morning pickup from your selected location in Chennai and proceed towards Mahabalipuram via East Coast Road (ECR).

Enjoy the coastal drive and arrive at Mahabalipuram for sightseeing.

Route: Chennai → ECR → Mahabalipuram

Shore Temple

Begin sightseeing at the iconic Shore Temple, overlooking the Bay of Bengal. This UNESCO-listed Pallava monument is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Mahabalipuram.

Spend time exploring the temple complex and its ancient stone architecture.

Pancha Rathas

Continue to Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas), a remarkable collection of monolithic rock-cut monuments traditionally named after the Pandavas and Draupadi.

Explore the individual structures and stone sculptures within the complex.

Arjuna’s Penance

Proceed to Arjuna’s Penance, also known as the Descent of the Ganges, an enormous open-air rock relief featuring intricately carved figures of deities, animals and other characters.

Krishna Mandapam & Krishna’s Butter Ball

Visit Krishna Mandapam and continue to the famous Krishna’s Butter Ball, a massive natural boulder balanced on a rocky slope.

These attractions are located conveniently within the main Mahabalipuram sightseeing zone.

Mahabalipuram Lighthouse

Proceed to the Mahabalipuram Lighthouse area for views of the historic town, ancient monuments and coastline.

Access to specific sections is subject to opening hours and visitor regulations.

Evening – Mahabalipuram Beach & Return to Chennai

Spend some relaxed time around Mahabalipuram Beach after completing the major monument visits.

Later, begin the return journey to Chennai via ECR and drop at your selected location.

Route: Mahabalipuram → ECR → Chennai

1. Shore Temple – Mahabalipuram
2. Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas) – Mahabalipuram
3. Arjuna’s Penance – Mahabalipuram
4. Krishna Mandapam – Mahabalipuram
5. Krishna’s Butter Ball – Mahabalipuram
6. Mahabalipuram Lighthouse – Mahabalipuram
7. Mahabalipuram Beach – Mahabalipuram

These attractions form a practical Mahabalipuram one day sightseeing circuit from Chennai, allowing travellers to experience the destination's major Pallava monuments and coastal attractions without making the itinerary unnecessarily rushed.