Mahabalipuram Privé Tour met Lunch en Gids vanuit Chennai

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Mahabalipuram Privé Tour met Lunch en Gids vanuit Chennai is een 7 u privétour in Ruhengeri, Rwanda, aangeboden door Wonder tours. Reizigers geven het een 4,8 uit 5 op basis van 156 beoordelingen op Viator en Tripadvisor. Prijzen vanaf € 80,69 per persoon, en gratis annuleren is mogelijk. Inbegrepen: Entry/Admission - Trimurti Cave, Pick and drop to Chennai hotel, Lunch.

Snelle feiten

Duur

7 u

Groep

Privétour — alleen je eigen gezelschap

Talen

English, French

Ophalen

Ophalen bij hotel inbegrepen

Bevestiging

Directe bevestiging

Reizigers

1–15 per boeking

Leeftijden

Volwassene 18–78

Annuleren

Gratis annuleren (zie voorwaarden)

Opties & beschikbaarheid

• Mahabalipuram day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

  vanaf € 68

  Pickup included

  Dagen:

  Elke dag

  Starttijden:

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

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Tijden en prijzen komen uit de actuele planning van de aanbieder en worden bij het boeken bevestigd.

Overzicht

Programma

1. Stop 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. Stop 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. Stop 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. Stop 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. Stop 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. Stop 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. Stop 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. Stop 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. Stop 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.

Ontmoetingspunt

Beoordelingen van reizigers

Goed om te weten

• 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

Annuleringsbeleid

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

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