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Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour

By Jvala Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,153 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

If you are touring South India, I am sure you will come across a temple at least once.

But… Do you know how many different types of sculptures exist?
How about the the protrusions on the temples walls? What are the stories behind them?
Have you ever wondered - how the temple tradition developed in India?
Are you aware of how many different types of temple architecture exist in India?
Tell me - wouldn't you want to get some historical and aesthetic context to appreciating Indian temple traditions?

Come! Join Jvala's cultural immersion curated as a slow travel along the shores of Mahabalipuram, the scenic UNESCO site. Get ready to be transported to the period of Pallava dynasty and experience sublime.

Activity location

  • DakshinaChitra Museum
    • East Coast Road, after MGM Dizzee world.
    • 603 118, Muttukadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • Opening hours: Mon 7:00 am-9:00 am
  • English
Price details
AU$1,153.44 x 1 AdultAU$1,153.44
Total
Price is AU$1,153.44
Until Sun, 23 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAirport Pick-up and Drop

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: 'Pallava Passion' is curated on the ancient port city, Mahabalipuram. To experiencing Laya: the Rhythm in Art and Life.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Travellers will be accommodated in 3+* Hotels on the beach front.
DakshinaChitra Museum
  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
An evening of Meet & Greet; followed by interaction with local artisans
Day 2: Mahabalipuram group of Mounments, UNESCO Heritage site
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Return back to the Same 3+* hotel for dinner
Shore Temple
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
A guided tour with art historian on the development stages of Dravidian temple architecture.
Arjuna's Penance
  • 1h
The largest open-bas relief in the world with art historian playing culture host
Mahishasuramardini Cave
  • 1h
Visit an early mediaeval rock-cut cave art - its mythological significance and artistic splendour.
Pancha Rathas
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The inspiration and storey behind the architecture
Day 3: A visit to Kanchipuram or A visit to Bronze Gallery
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Return back to accommodation for dinner
Museum Theatre
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Bronze Gallery
Kailasanatha Temple
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Or, Drive 2hrs - Catch sights of local life and Visit the ancient capital city of Pallava dynasty to witness the historical and artistic pinnacle of the dynasty at Kanchipuram.
Day 4: Experience: Laya, The rhythm of Life
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Breakfast followed by Check-out
Mahabalipuram
  • 5h
Start the day with Synchronised Yoga by the beach to understand Laya: The rhythm of Life

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDakshinaChitra Museum
    • East Coast Road, after MGM Dizzee world.
    • 603 118, Muttukadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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