2 Days in Mahabalipuram: The Perfect Itinerary
2-day balanced sightseeing trip to Mahabalipuram from start destination
Day 1 — Arrival & Shore Temple Exploration
- 06:00 — Flight to Chennai (Start Destination -> Chennai (MAA))
- 08:30 — Drive to Mahabalipuram (Chennai Airport -> Mahabalipuram (via ECR))
- 09:30 — Check-in at Hotel (Mahabalipuram (e.g., Taj Fisherman's Cove))
- 10:00 — Shore Temple (Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram)
- 12:00 — Lunch at Lighthouse Restaurant (Lighthouse Restaurant, Mahabalipuram)
- 13:00 — Five Rathas & Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas, Mahabalipuram)
- 14:30 — Lunch at a well-rated local restaurant (Mahabalipuram)
- 15:00 — Krishna's Butterball & Mahishasuramardini Cave (Krishna's Butterball, Mahabalipuram)
- 18:00 — Dinner at Dakshin Bar & Restaurant (Dakshin Bar & Restaurant, Mahabalipuram)
- 19:00 — Rest at Hotel (Hotel Room, Mahabalipuram)
Day 2 — Artisan Villages & Departure
- 07:00 — Breakfast at a local café (Mahabalipuram)
- 08:00 — Arjuna's Penance & Open-Air Museum (Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram)
- 09:30 — Olive Beach Resort (Relaxation) (Olive Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram)
- 10:30 — Visit to Mahabalipuram Artisan Village (Mahabalipuram Artisan Village)
- 11:30 — Lunch at Triveni Restaurant (Triveni Restaurant, Mahabalipuram)
- 12:30 — Drive to Chennai Airport (Mahabalipuram -> Chennai Airport (via ECR))
- 13:30 — Flight to Next Destination (Chennai (MAA) -> Next Destination)
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