Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company

About This Experience

Over 3 hours, the Mahabalipuram walking tour will teleport you to the 7th century incredible rock cut monuments. It is hosted by a company approved by the ministry of tourism and is a member of Indian Tour Operators Association. This tour can be done by walk or in your vehicle.

• We can also arrange a tuk tuk or autorickshaw.
• You will experience masterpieces from this world heritage site like the Pancha Rathas which are rock cut monolith temples, Arjuna's Penance the giant open air rock relief, the gravity defying Krishna's butterball and the Shore temple which is the last remaining of the 7 Pagodas mentioned by Marco Polo.
• Mahabalipuram is the proud recipient of world's first stone carving city declaration.
• However, the next generation of sculptors are moving to the cities for jobs threatening a slow death for this fine art.
• Our company is helping this community by training & employing local guides and by procuring their wares to strengthen their livelihood.

Experience Details

Map & Location

Use this map as a planning guide. Final meeting point and route details are confirmed by the travel partner.