Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram Weekend Tour Package from Chennai (01N/02D)

Our representative will welcome you at Chennai and drive towards Kanchipuram - once the capital of Pallava kings and well known as centre of education where people were coming here to gain knowledge about Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. On arrival at Kanchipuram, visit Kamakshi Amman Temple - dedicated to goddess Kamakshi, the ultimate form of Goddess Lalitha Maha Tripurasundari (Parvati), Varadharaja Perumal Temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu visited by Alwars, Kailasanathar Temple - 7th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva built by Pallava king Rajasimha (Narasimhavarman II), Ekambareswarar Temple - a hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of earth (Prithvi). If time permits, visit Kumarakottam Temple - dedicated to Lord Murugan, then drive to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). On arrival at Mahabalipuram, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and proceed for the sightseeing of Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). On arrival proceed for the sightseeing of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th and 8th century Hindu Group of Monuments. It has been the ancient port of the Pallava rulers. During their reign, the Pallava rulers constructed a number of architectural marvels such as caves, sculptural panels, temples and Monolithic rathas. Visit 8th century Mahabalipuram Seashore Temple - one of the finest examples of Dravidian style of architecture. Then check in to the hotel and later proceed to visit Krishna Mandapam - dedicated to Lord Krishna, it is the world's largest cave-cut Hindu temple. The walls of this temple consist of several depictions, including those of Lord Krishna, humans, birds and demi-gods. Arjuna's penance - a giant open-air rock relief carved in the mid-seventh century. Then proceed to Cave Temples - over ten rock-cut temples dating back to the 7th century. Finally, visit Pancha (Five) Rathas - also called as Paandava Rathas, it is a group of 5 monolithic temples, each erected in a different architecture styling. Then drive to Chennai. On arrival at Chennai, you will be transferred to the Airport or Railway Station. Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram Weekend Tour Package from Chennai ends with the delightful memories.