Two-Day Honeymoon Itinerary for Mahabalipuram

  1. Day 1: Shore Temple
    Approximately 0 minutes from your hotel

    Visit the Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site comprising three temples. Dating back to the 8th century, it's known for its intricate architecture and bas-relief sculptures.

  2. Day 1: Pancha Rathas
    Approximately 5 minutes from the Shore Temple

    The Pancha Rathas, meaning "Five Chariots", is a group of five monolithic rock-cut shrines which are considered as excellent examples of the evolution of Dravidian architecture. This site was built in the late 7th century.

  3. Day 1: Mahabalipuram Beach
    Approximately 5 minutes from the Pancha Rathas

    Take a leisurely stroll on the Mahabalipuram beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Known for its golden sand and Serenity, it's a perfect place to relax with your loved one.

  4. Day 2: Descent of the Ganges
    Approximately 30 minutes from your hotel

    The Descent of the Ganges or Arjuna's Penance, is an enormous open-air bas-relief in a granite rock face, where the elements seem to flow as one and create a magical atmosphere. It is another UNESCO World Heritage site to discover.

  5. Day 2: Varaha Cave Temple
    Approximately 5 minutes from the Descent of the Ganges

    Visit the Varaha Cave Temple, an ancient rock-cut temple that dates back to the 7th century. Admire the beautiful carvings and sculptures of Lord Vishnu and other deities in its various chambers.

  6. Day 2: Krishna's Butterball
    Approximately 3 minutes from the Varaha Cave Temple

    Take a stroll around the Krishna's Butterball, a giant boulder balanced precariously on a slope. The rock is said to be a natural penance of Lord Krishna's stolen butter, hence its name.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Shore Temple (1 hour, 600 INR)
  • Pancha Rathas (1 hour, 250 INR)
  • Mahabalipuram Beach (2 hours, Free Entry)
  • Descent of the Ganges (1 hour, 600 INR)
  • Varaha Cave Temple (1 hour, 250 INR)
  • Krishna's Butterball (30 minutes, Free Entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1,700 INR per couple

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add visits to other prominent temples like Kailasanatha Temple, Thirukadalmallai Temple, and other beaches like Tiger Cave Beach, Covelong Beach. If you have less time, you can either skip the Mahabalipuram beach or Krishna's Butterball depending upon your preferences.

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