Mahabalipuram walking tour by tourism ministry approved company
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pancha Rathas
We reach the World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram. Panch Rathas, or the 5 chariots is our first destination. These are rock cut monolith structures, where of the chariots are dedicated to the lead cast of the Mahabharata epic- Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakul-Sahadeva, Bhima and Yudhister. There is also a sculpture of an elephant next to the ratha of Nakul-Sahadeva.
Pancha Pandava Cave
Pandava cave is the largest cave-temple at Mahabalipuram The cave is supported on six pillars and two pilasters. There are 3 spectacular sculptures of mythical creatures called Yali on the pillars.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Entrance charges
Options
Group walk without pick up
Private tour by tuk tuk
Tuk tuk (Auto Rickshaw): We will arrange a tuk tuk (auto rickshaw) and our guide will accompany you
Private walk without pick up
Meet at meeting point
Reviews
93 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Culturel wonders of the world
Relax61616489877,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00incredible culturel tour of Malabalipuram Unesco temple sites with our 5Senses guide. I highly recommend visting the area.Not to be missed.
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Trip18085779123,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience visiting Mahabalipuram. The guide Ramesh was very knowledgeable. He explained the history of the various monuments both in English and Tamil.
Can’t recommend it enough! Ramesh zindabad.
193anshult,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing walking experience with Ramesh. He was kind, knowledgeable beyond compare, and well paced. He tailored the tour to our interests and have detailed explanations of the mythology and even went on several interesting tangents with us. Don’t miss it. He even ended at his friend the stone carver, who is upholding the 1000 year legacy of craftspersonship in Mahaballipuram.
Very worthwhile tour with knowledgeable guide
X4093ARdavidm,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent and fascinating tour. Ramesh was a very knowledgeable and patient guide, and was happy to adjust to our pace. All admission fees included, no hidden extras.
Fascinating and enjoyable
161rajb,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting from Scotland. Easy on line booking experience. Our guide Ramesh was prompt and called in advance to confirm meeting place and time. All tickets entries were taken care of. Ramesh outlined what we would be doing and checked with us in terms of walking distance and provided options. Very knowledgeable. He also made sure we had some time to walk and take pictures at each site before moving on. All in all a really enjoyable and enlightening experience. We were ready for a rest and an ice cream at the end though!
Mahabalipuram temples walk
anilaj637,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely superb walking tour around the numerous Mahabs temples with Gopal as our local guide. His excellent knowledge and explanations from Hindu mythology brought everything we saw into vivid life, as we walked through this stunning place. Couldn’t have a better guide and walking tour, this is definitely a 6 star experience.
Highly recommended experience. A must in Mahabalipuram.
217nirjad,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ramesh was an amazing guide. He had planned the tour extremely well. He explained everything with the utmost detail which made the experience quite enriching. He also ensured we got ample time to explore the sites by ourselves. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mahabalipuram.
Fascinating tour of rock temples
dominike978,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great private tour of all the important monuments. Awesome guide with insightful details and good stories. Would recommend
Amazing experience.
chikhiml2025,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour guide. He thoroughly explain everything about this place. If not for him we wouldn't know what is what and not knowing what is going on. Big thank you to his service and immense knowledge of the place.
Beautiful and recommended tour!
Culture44857362589,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible surroundings! Mr Ramesh, our tour guy, received us kindly and warmly. Knowledgeable on the temples and their history. He made the tour enjoyable and engaging. You can ask any question about the architecture and gods! He will probably have an answer! Lovely person! Respectful and helpful! The temples is a MuSt visit! It is definitely worthy! 100% recomended
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