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Mahabalipuram
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Mahabalipuram
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Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is set in a boulder-strewn landscape, 58Kms south of Madras on the Bay of Bengal. It has become, in the last couple of decades, a magnet for long staying travelers. Famous for its Shore temples, that were carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous "Descent of the Ganges" and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Siva. Mamallapuram attracts tourists from all over the globe to its monumental splendour and sunny beaches.
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| Day :1 ....ARRIVE MAHABALIPURAM |
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Your tour commences from Chennai from where you will be driven to Mahabalipuram (53 kms. - 1 hour drive) where you will stay for 2 nights. The rest of the day is free.
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| Day :2 .....IN MAHABALIPURAM |
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This morning, you will tour this small seaside village which was once part of the Pallava Dynasty from the 5th - 9th centuries. It's exquisite rock cut temples or rathas are some of the finest in India and have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. A row of Nandi Bulls surrounds its walls and Mahabalipuram also boasts an excellent open-air museum where you can watch stonemasons at work.
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| Day :3.....DEPART MAHABALIPURAM |
| Today you will be driven back to Chennai where your tour ends. |
