Family Friendly 3-Day Itinerary in Mahabalipuram

Day 1: Historic Marvels

Mahabalipuram, India

8:00AM

Breakfast at Local Cafe

Start your day with a traditional South Indian breakfast at a local cafe to energize for a day of exploring.
Walk or take a short auto ride to the Shore Temple.
INR 200, 1 hour

9:30AM

Shore Temple

Marvel at the ancient architectural beauty of the Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
Walk to Pancha Rathas.
INR 250, 1.5 hours

11:00AM

Pancha Rathas

Explore the monolithic rock-cut temples at Pancha Rathas, each carved to resemble chariots.
Walk to Arjuna's Penance.
INR 200, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at Local Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious South Indian meal at a local restaurant near the monuments.
Rest and relax before heading to the next destination.
INR 400, 1 hour

2:00PM

Arjuna's Penance

Admire the intricately carved bas-relief depicting scenes from Indian mythology at Arjuna's Penance.
End of Day 1 activities.
INR 100, 1 hour
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Day 2: Beach Day and Wildlife

Mahabalipuram, India

9:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before heading to Mahabalipuram Beach.
Walk to Mahabalipuram Beach.
Included in stay, 1 hour

10:00AM

Mahabalipuram Beach

Spend the morning building sandcastles and enjoying the gentle waves at Mahabalipuram Beach.
Take a short auto ride to Tiger Cave.
Free, 2 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Beach Shack

Relish freshly caught seafood and local delicacies at a beach shack for lunch.
Travel to Crocodile Bank.
INR 500, 1.5 hours

2:30PM

Tiger Cave

Explore the ancient rock-cut Tiger Cave temple complex with intricate carvings.
Head to Crocodile Bank.
INR 50, 1 hour

4:00PM

Crocodile Bank

Learn about crocodiles and other reptiles at the Crocodile Bank conservation center.
End of Day 2 activities.
INR 200, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Historical Wonders

Mahabalipuram, India

9:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Fuel up with breakfast before starting your day at Krishna's Butter Ball.
Walk to Krishna's Butter Ball.
Included in stay, 1 hour

10:00AM

Krishna's Butter Ball

Witness the famous Krishna's Butter Ball, a massive balancing rock defying gravity.
Take an auto ride to Mahabalipuram Light House.
INR 50, 1 hour

11:30AM

Mahabalipuram Light House

Climb to the top of the historic Mahabalipuram Light House for panoramic views of the coast.
Walk to Descent of the Ganges.
INR 20, 1.5 hours

1:30PM

Lunch at Seaside Restaurant

Enjoy a delightful lunch with a view of the sea at a seaside restaurant.
Explore the Descent of the Ganges monument.
INR 600, 1 hour

3:00PM

Descent of the Ganges

Marvel at the giant open-air rock relief known as the Descent of the Ganges, showcasing intricate carvings.
End of Day 3 activities.
INR 250, 1.5 hours
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