Chennai Mahabalipuram Temple Tour: 1 Day Package

This 1-day tour from Chennai covers the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and Krishna Mandapam in Mahabalipuram, about 55 km (1.5 hours) from Chennai, plus Thirukalukundram Vedagiriswarar Temple about 15 km away, in 9 to 10 hours and around 135 km.

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Duration: 1 day (9 to 10 hours)
Distance: about 135 km
Best time: November to February
Suitable for: families, senior citizens, history lovers

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

Your journey

The itinerary

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Day 1

01
Pickup from Chennai and drive to Mahabalipuram (55 km, about 1.5 hours)
02
Shore Temple (1 hour)
03
Pancha Rathas (1 hour)
04
Arjuna's Penance and Krishna Mandapam (1 hour)
05
Lunch break
06
Thirukalukundram Vedagiriswarar Temple (1 hour, about 15 km away)
07
Drive back to Chennai and drop

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 by road.

Is Mahabalipuram a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes. The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, which includes the Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Is there a climb at Thirukalukundram?

Yes, the Vedagiriswarar Temple is on a hill and has steps. Senior citizens can skip it.

Can this tour be extended?

Yes, see the Chennai Kanchipuram Mahabalipuram 3-day tour.

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