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Chennai, Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram Temple Tour: 3 Day Package
This 3-day tour covers the main Chennai temples, Kanchipuram (about 75 km) and Mahabalipuram (about 55 km), each on its own day so there is no rushing between darshans.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Covered
- Chennai temples, Kanchipuram temples, Mahabalipuram Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, Shore Temple, Thirukalukundram
- Best time
- November to February
Your temple journey
A journey, thoughtfully arranged.
Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.
Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.
Your journey at a glance
The route, day by day.
- 01Day 1: Chennai
- 02Day 2: Kanchipuram
- 03Day 3: Mahabalipuram and Thirukalukundram
Your journey
The itinerary
Explore the route before you speak to us.
Day 1: Chennai
- 01
Kapaleeshwarar, Parthasarathy, Ashtalakshmi, Marundeeswarar, Vadapalani Andavar
Day 2: Kanchipuram
- 01
Kamakshi Amman, Ekambareswarar, Varadharaja Perumal, Kailasanathar
Day 3: Mahabalipuram and Thirukalukundram
- 01
Drive to Mahabalipuram (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 02
Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, a Divya Desam (about 1 hour)
- 03
Shore Temple and Five Rathas (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 04
Thirukalukundram Vedagiriswarar Temple on the hill (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 05
Return to Chennai (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
Planning your visit
A little more to know.
Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.
Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.
What the package may include
Details to confirm.
These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.
Inclusions
- Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance
Exclusions
- Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
- Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
- Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
- Meals and drinks
- Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
- Donations, camera fees and personal expenses
Good to know
- Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
- Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
- Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.
Before you go
Questions, answered.
How far is Mahabalipuram from Chennai?
About 55 km, around 1.5 hours.
Is Mahabalipuram worth visiting for pilgrims?
Yes. The Sthalasayana Perumal Temple is a Divya Desam, and the Shore Temple and Five Rathas are UNESCO World Heritage monuments.
Can we start from Pondicherry or Tirupati?
Yes, send your pick-up point on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
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