Mahabalipuram, best described as 'Temple City' is a popular tourist destination located in the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu. Attractive spots like historic rock cut caves, ancient temples and alluring beaches presents fabulous views for tourists. Traditional sculptors on the walls of temples depict the artistic and architectural creations of the past. This tourist place facing Bay of Bengal was the second capital of Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram. This fascinating tourist spot beholds an exotic collection of sight scenes. Let's see an interesting holiday package to Mahabalipuram exploring popular destinations within four days duration.

Day 01: Upon arrival at Chennai International Airport, representatives from Mahabalipuram holiday package will transfer you to pre booked hotel in Mahabalipuram. Refresh and enjoy the whole night at hotel.

Day 02: Post breakfast in the early morning, Mahabalipuram holiday package will start its journey by exploring popular Thirukadalmallai. This historic temple built during the reign of Pallavas is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one among the 108 divya desams and can be reached by traveling 50 km from Chennai. Superb sculptors on the walls of temple are fine examples depicting the great pallava style of architecture.

Thirukadalmallai, else known as Sthalasayana Perumal Temple was built to protect a wealth of sculptors from turbulent sea. Temple also beholds the shrines of Lord Sthalasayana Perumal, Nilamangai Thayaar and Lord Narasimha. After viewing Thrikadalmallai, tour trip will move on to Pancha Pandava Rathas. Here you can see five historic chariots carved out of single rock. These chariots stand as a perfect example of the evolution of Dravidian style of architecture. After viewing Pancha Pandava Rathas, trip will return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: After enjoying a good breakfast from hotel, you can get ready for sight seeing. Third day of your Mahabalipuram holiday package will start by visiting famous Mahabalipuram Caves. Tiger's Cave, located 5 km north of Mahabalipuram is one among the famous caves included in Mahabalipuram holiday package. You can find here a wonderful collection of impressive figures on the walls of caves depicting traditional culture and history. It was once used as the venue for cultural shows and performances for royal family.

Mahishasuramardini Cave built during the mid 7th century is another destination covered in tour trip. Sculptors of Lord Vishnu in sleeping posture and Goddess Durga killing a demon captivates all eyes. Next, tour trip will focus its attention on Arjuna's Penance. It is a rock base - relief in the shape of a huge wale ranging 27 m in length and 9m in height. On the either sides of rock, you can see pictures of birds, beasts, Nagas and God's of the triple world. After viewing Arjuna's Penance, tour trip will return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: Post breakfast, representatives from tourism department will transfer you back to Chennai International Airport for your return journey to home. By here, it comes to an end for Mahabalipuram holiday packages with happy memories to relish in forever.

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