Mahabalipuram Honeymoon Itinerary - July 2023

  1. 9:00AM: Shore Temple
    5 minutes (0.5 km) from Mahabalipuram Beach

    Start your day at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shore Temple. A beautiful temple, located on the Bay of Bengal, it is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India. A perfect place to enjoy the beautiful sunrise.

  2. 10:00AM: Pancha Rathas
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Shore Temple

    Also known as Pandava Rathas, Pancha Rathas is a monument complex built by the Pallavas. The complex consists of five short monolithic temples, each named after the Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata. It's a perfect place to experience rich history and culture of India.

  3. 11:00AM: Mahabalipuram Beach
    5 minutes (1.2 km) from Pancha Rathas

    Located on the Bay of Bengal, Mahabalipuram Beach is the best place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery with your loved one. You can also enjoy various water activities like swimming, surfing, and boating.

  4. 1:00PM: Lunch at Moonrakers
    20 minutes (4.4 km) from Mahabalipuram Beach

    Enjoy a delicious lunch at Moonrakers, a beachfront restaurant with a beautiful view of the Bay of Bengal. They serve an extensive range of seafood and other Indian delicacies.

  5. 2:30PM: Arjuna's Penance
    10 minutes (1.8 km) from Moonrakers

    Arjuna's Penance is the world's largest bas-relief, carved on the face of two enormous adjacent rocks. The masterpiece showcases over a hundred figures from Hindu mythology and is a must-visit place in Mahabalipuram.

  6. 3:30PM: Descent of the Ganges
    5 minutes (0.9 km) from Arjuna's Penance

    Descent of the Ganges, also known as Bagiratha's Penance, is a giant open-air rock relief. It's a masterpiece of Indian art and depicts the story of the descent of the river Ganges from the heavens led by King Bhagiratha.

  7. 4:30PM: Krishna's Butter Ball
    5 minutes (0.2 km) from Descent of the Ganges

    Located in the heart of Mahabalipuram, Krishna's Butter Ball is a giant natural rock balanced on a slope. The rock is said to be in the same place for over 1,200 years and is a popular tourist attraction of Mahabalipuram.

  8. 5:30PM: Mahabalipuram Light House
    10 minutes (1.7 km) from Krishna's Butter Ball

    End your day with beautiful sunset views from the top of the Mahabalipuram Light House. The lighthouse was built in 1887 and is one of the oldest lighthouses in India. The view of the Bay of Bengal from the top is breathtaking, and it's a perfect place to end your honeymoon trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Shore Temple (1 hour, INR 40)
  • Pancha Rathas (1 hour, INR 40)
  • Mahabalipuram Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Lunch at Moonrakers (1 hour, INR 700)
  • Arjuna's Penance (1 hour, INR 40)
  • Descent of the Ganges (1 hour, INR 40)
  • Krishna's Butter Ball (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Mahabalipuram Light House (1 hour, INR 10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 880
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