Mahabalipuram Privattour mit Mittagessen und Fortgeschrittenem von Chennai

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Mahabalipuram Privattour mit Mittagessen und Fortgeschrittenem von Chennai ist ein 7 Std. privates Erlebnis in Ruhengeri, Ruanda, durchgeführt von Wonder tours. Reisende bewerten es mit 4,8 von 5 bei 156 Bewertungen auf Viator und Tripadvisor. Preise ab 80,69 € pro Person, kostenlose Stornierung möglich. Inklusive: Entry/Admission - Trimurti Cave, Pick and drop to Chennai hotel, Lunch.

Kurzinfos

Dauer

7 Std.

Gruppe

Privattour — nur Ihre Gruppe

Sprachen

English, French

Abholung

Abholung vom Hotel inklusive

Bestätigung

Sofortige Bestätigung

Reisende

1–15 pro Buchung

Alter

Erwachsene 18–78

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung (siehe Bedingungen)

Optionen & Verfügbarkeit

• Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

  ab 68 €

  Pickup included

  Tage:

  Täglich

  Startzeiten:

  06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00

  Verfügbarkeit prüfen →

Zeiten und Preise stammen aus dem aktuellen Plan des Anbieters und werden bei der Buchung bestätigt.

Überblick

Reiseverlauf

1. Stopp 1 · 45 Min.

   Make the first stop of the day at the Pancharathas, or five chariots, a series of monolithic temples built by the Pallavas.These are rock cut monolith temples structures built in the 7th century. Each of the 5 rathas or chariots are dedicated to the lead cast of the Mahabharat epic- Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima and Yudhister. There is also a sculpture of an elephant next to the ratha of Nakul-Sahadeva. Once you stand towards the rear of the elephant you will notice that there is an uncanny resemblance between the rear of the chariot and the elephant.

2. Stopp 2 · 30 Min.

   We next visit Arjuna’s Penace, a bas-relief monument that’s considered one of India’s most magnificent pieces of ancient art, depicting vivid scenes from the Mahabharata. The relief is 100 feet long and 45 feet tall! The main story being told is how Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, performed severe austerities in order to obtain Lord Shiva's weapon.

3. Stopp 3 · 15 Min.

   The next stop is Krishna’s Butterball, a granite boulder that’s poised on a stony slope. This curious boulder seems to defy Newton's laws of gravity and has not moved an inch despite being in this precarious position on the slope for more than a thousand years.

4. Stopp 4 · 45 Min.

   Our last port of call is the Shore Temple. The magnificent temple overlooks the Bay of Bengal and was an important centre during the reign of the Pallavas when Mahabalipuram was the main port of their Kingdom. Built by King Raja Simha during the early 8th century, the Shore Temple is a landmark in the architectural landscape of India. Marco Polo referred to this as the seven pagodas. The existing temple is the last surviving of the 7 which once stood as a beacon for sea farers.

5. Stopp 5 · 15 Min.

   The Varaha cave is carved out of huge piece of granite and dates back to the 7th century. This temple took several decades to be completed. There are squatting lions adorning the pillars which support the hall. Another highlight are the sculptures of two guardian angels who protect the sanctum.

6. Stopp 6 · 15 Min.

   Pandava cave is the largest cave-temple at Mahabalipuram The cave is supported on six pillars and two pilasters. The highlight of the architecture are the spectacular sculptures of mythical creatures called Yali on the pillars.

7. Stopp 7 · 15 Min.

   Two of the most impressive works of art of Mahabalipuram reside in this cave. It has 2 imposing bas-reliefs on the walls. The first one is Lord Vishnu sleeping on top of the coils of a serpent. The other is with Goddess Durga fighting with the demon Mahishasura on a lion.

8. Stopp 8 · 15 Min.

   This is a imposing chariot carved out of a single stone. Originally dedicated to Lord Shiva, it now has the deity of his son Lord Ganesh. It was built in the 7th century by King Mahendravarman I. The other highlight of this temple are the 18 inscriptions in ancient grantha and nagari scripts of Sanskrit.

9. Stopp 9 · 15 Min.

   Built in the year 640, it is India’s oldest light house and one of the oldest in the world. Mahabalipuram was a very busy port since the 7th century and hence this lighthouse played a significant role in keeping mariners safe.

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Gut zu wissen

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Stornobedingungen

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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