From Chennai: Private Same-Day Tour To Mahabalipuram 8 hours

• Departure from Chennai at 8:00 AM Pick up from your hotel or any desired location. Commence your day journey from Chennai in an early hour to optimise your schedule. Drive to Mahabalipuram, which is approximately a 1.5 to 2-hour journey from Chennai.

• Arrival at Chola Arts Village at 9:30 AM Upon arrival, visit the Chola Arts Village as your initial destination. Approximately one hour should be devoted to perusing this cultural centre, where artisans exhibit Chola dynasty-era handicrafts including stone carving, silk weaving, and bronze casting.

• Proceed to Dakshinachitra at 10:30 AM. Proceed with your expedition towards Dakshinachitra, an adjacent living museum. Approximately one and a half hours should be devoted to gaining an understanding of the architectural and cultural splendour of South India via the museum's displays, traditional dwellings, and craft exhibitions.

• Explore the Mahabalipuram Shore Temples at 1:30 p.m. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed shore structures of Mahabalipuram following lunch (Lunch not included). Invest an estimated one and a half hours in the exploration of these antiquated rock-cut temples, enthralled by their splendid architecture and profound historical import.

• Departure for Kovalam Beach at 3:00 PM Bid farewell to Mahabalipuram and head towards Kovalam Beach, which is accessible via a brief journey. Delight in the picturesque voyage and eagerly anticipate the rejuvenation that awaits you at the shore.

• Arrival at Kovalam Beach at 3:45 PM Upon reaching Kovalam Beach, proceed to leisurely sit by the shore for the remainder of the afternoon. Spend an afternoon strolling along the shore, indulging in a refreshing plunge in the warm waters, or unwinding on the sandy shore.

• The return to Chennai is at 6:00 PM. Return to Chennai by departing Kovalam Beach as the day draws to a close. Upon reflecting on the day's events, savour the recollections of your enlightening day excursion through the state of Tamil Nadu. Arrive at Chennai and drop off at your preferred hotel or place.