Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Starting in Chennai, you'll be transported to Mahabalipuram, famous for its splendid 7th and 8th-century art and architecture, especially its stone carvings. You will start your tour by visiting the magnificent 7th-century Shore Temple which is surrounded by lush gardens. In addition, you’ll also visit the 7th-century Five Rathas shrine, also known as Pancha Rathas. After visiting Mahabalipuram you'll stop to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is known as the "golden city of a thousand temples" and is also one of the 7 sacred cities of India. The city has some grand and majestic buildings that reflect the architectural experiments undertaken by different dynasties ruling the city over the centuries. Visit historic spots like the Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Kamaskhi Amman Temple and Ekambareswara Temple. All of these are excellent specimens of the architectural splendor of the medieval period.   

Discover the enchanting parts of Chennai through Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. A guide will pick you up in the morning. First off, you'll enter Mahabalipuram, an ancient town that is situated between the Bay of Bengal & Great Salt Sea. Here you will come across a mixture of the seaside as well as rock-cut carvings. Stop by the magnificent heritage at Shore Temple along the coast. Followed by a visit to Pancha Rathas, a monument complex that goes back to the Pallava dynasty's time. After all the sightseeing, you'll head to Kanchipuram. It's a sacred golden town known for its majestic temples, architectural style & also silk sarees. You'll see Lord Shiva's Kailasanathar Temple, a temple wrapped in Dravidian architecture from the 8th century. Next, the guide will take you to many famous temples - Kamaskhi Amman Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, & Ekambareswarar Temple. Throughout different periods many dynasties have taken over this golden city & have preserved its legacy. You will also get time to buy the popular Kanchipuram sarees weaved by regional weavers before the tour ends.