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A person in a pink saree touching a large, intricately carved stone elephant statue. 1
A person on a boat near large rocks and water. 2
A corridor with blue pillars, a tiled floor, and a small tree in a planter. 3
A person in a red dress sitting in a stone niche with a watch on their wrist. 4
A person working with a large loom, weaving fabric. 5
By Jvala Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 573 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • 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 2 days2d
    2d
  • Opening hours: Fri 7:00-21:00
  • English
Price details
RM 573.35 x 1 AdultRM 573.35
Total
Price is RM 573.35
Until Thu, 6 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Airport Pick-up and Drop

Know before you book

  • Public transportation 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: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

DakshinaChitra Museum

  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Master class on rhythm with an Carnatic Percussionist. Visit Madras Museum or Heritage Museum

Day 2: Mahabalipuram group of Mounments, UNESCO Heritage site

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included

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 splendor.

Pancha Rathas

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The inspiration and story behind the architecture

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Chennai
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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