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Kanchipuram Temples Day Trip from Chennai with Silk Weaver Visit★ 4.94 (84) · 13h
Best value
Mahabalipuram Day Trip: Shore Temple & Monuments Tour★ 4.77 (30) · 7h
Top rated
Private Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram temples day trip from Chennai★ 5.00 (38) · 12h
Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry Day Trip: Temples & AurovilleA 12-hour guided day trip from Chennai to Pondicherry, Auroville and Mahabalipuram with private transport, lunch and entry to all monuments. The itinerary moves through the Aurobindo Ashram and the 500-year-old Manakula Vinayagar Temple in Pondicherry, then to Auroville's Matrimandir meditation dome and sustainable community, then south to Mahabalipuram to walk the Pancha Rathas (five 7th-century rock-cut temples), Krishna's Butterball granite boulder, Arjuna's Penance bas-relief and the Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Pickup from your Chennai hotel at 7:00 AM; return by 7:00 PM. A live guide speaks English or French.Is it for me?The day runs 12 hours with substantial walking at each site—the Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and Shore Temple all require moving across uneven stone terrain—so it suits travelers comfortable with a full-day pace and several hours on foot. The early 7:00 AM pickup means an early start, but it gets you through all five major monuments and back to Chennai by evening without rushing any single stop.
Chennai Wildlife Day Trip with Private Car & Local GuideExperience Chennai’s wild side: spot jackals and deer in Guindy National Park, get close to snakes and crocs with expert guides, and wander India’s largest zoo at Vandalur. This private wildlife day trip includes lunch, all entry fees, and comfortable transport—perfect for families or anyone curious about nature right inside the city.
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Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
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Kanchipuram Temples Day Trip from Chennai with Silk Weaver Visit is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.94 out of 5 across 84 reviews.
