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Mahabalipuram Shore Weekend

One night, eighth-century carvings and a seafood dinner by the sea.

₹6,900 per person

The trip

A two-day escape from Chennai: the Shore Temple, the rock-cut reliefs and a night by the beach.

Based in Mahabalipuram. Best time to go: November to February.

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₹6,900per person · 2 days, 1 nights

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Day 1 · Daytime

Carved in stone

Leave Chennai after breakfast, see the reliefs and rock-cut shrines and end at the Shore Temple.

  • Drive along the East Coast Road
  • Arjuna's Penance and rock-cut shrines
  • Shore Temple at golden hour

What is included

  • 1 night in a beachside resort with breakfast
  • Private AC cab from Chennai
  • Local guide for the monuments
  • Trip coordinator on call

What is not

  • Airfare or train fare unless stated
  • Personal expenses, tips and shopping
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
The 8th-century Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Mahabalipuram: Eighth-century stone carved into stories, an hour from the city.

About this trip

Yes, we offer a day version at a lower price, but the night by the sea is what most people remember.

The resort has a pool and the beach is calm in winter. The carvings suit older children well.

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