Chennai to Tamil Nadu's Highlights: Private day trip
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About your trip
Journey through Tamil Nadu's UNESCO rock-cut wonders, silk-weaving capital, and mysterious cave temples. Marvel at shore temples and massive bas-reliefs, discover temples and legendary sarees, then explore ancient Tiger Cave carvings.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Chennai whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverâs local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĂ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youâll love sharing later. This isnât a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your Daytrip driver transports you from Chennai along the coast to Mahabalipuram, inland to Kanchipuram, then to Tiger Cave, managing routes while you explore ancient monuments, living traditions, and hidden archaeological sites.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, and Tiger Cave should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From âŹ33
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalâŹ100
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Chennai
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Mahabalipuram
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included


Explore this UNESCO World Heritage coastal town, home to India's finest Pallava rock-cut sculptures from the 7th-8th centuries. Marvel at the iconic Shore Temple with twin shrines overlooking the Bay of Bengal, then discover the massive Descent of the Ganges bas-relief, depicting over 100 celestial beings, animals, and serpent deities in an intricate narrative. Explore the Five Rathas, monolithic rock-cut temples each carved from single granite boulders, demonstrating different Dravidian architectural styles named after the Mahabharata Pandava brothers. Visit Krishna's Butterball, a massive boulder inexplicably balanced on hillside slopes, defying gravity. Watch stone carvers in workshops creating temple sculptures using ancient techniques passed through families for generations.
2
Kanchipuram
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included




3
Tiger Cave
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included

Discover this mysterious rock-cut cave featuring unique tiger-head carvings and ancient architectural elements dating to the Pallava period, located peacefully away from the main tourist circuits. Marvel at the elaborate yali (composite creature) heads with gaping mouths and fanged expressions carved into the cave entrance. Some scholars believe these represent tigers, while others suggest mythological creatures. Explore the open-air rock-cut mandapa (pillared hall), with its incomplete construction, which provides insights into ancient carving techniques. The cave's original purpose remains debated. It may have been intended as a temple, theater, or royal audience hall before construction ceased.
Back to Chennai
Weâll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! Youâre free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning youâll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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