Mahabalipuram Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)
3-day Mahabalipuram tour from Bangalore: Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,760 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
24° – 30°C
November in Mahabalipuram

Description
3-day Mahabalipuram tour from Bangalore: Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,760 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram, Ekambareswarar Temple, Shore Temple and more. November–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Mahabalipuram. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Mahabalipuram
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 22°C – 36°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangalore to Mahabalipuram via Kanchipuram
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Kanchipuram (about 259 km, 5 hrs 15 min) and from Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram (about 67 km, 1 hr 15 min). Along the way and on arrival, visit Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram and Ekambareswarar Temple. Check in at your hotel in Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bangalore to Kanchipuram
259 km · ~5h 31m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bangalore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near GudiyathamAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
109 km · 2h 11m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KanchipuramKanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bangalore to Kanchipuram
259 km · ~5h 45m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bangalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bangalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bangalore → Kanchipuram
AC Seater / Volvo · ~259 km
~5h 45m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹780
Usual tea / meal halts: Pallikonda (~170 km)
- Arrive in Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bangalore to Kanchipuram
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, Kanchipuram East for Kanchipuram.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 8h 15m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 3h 12m wait
1 change · 8h 36m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 3h 27m wait
1 change · 8h 40m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 3h 45m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
67 km · ~1h 20m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Kanchipuram
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MahabalipuramMahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
67 km · ~1h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kanchipuram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanchipuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~67 km
~1h 29m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹240
- Arrive in Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
Nearest railway stations: Kanchipuram East for Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu for Mahabalipuram.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
The 8th-century Pallava sandstone temple.
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Ekambareswarar Temple
The large Shiva temple of Kanchipuram.
Mahabalipuram monuments
After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing (about 15 km by cab). In the morning, visit Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas. After lunch, go on to Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butter Ball. Return to the hotel in Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
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Shore Temple
The 8th-century temple on the sea.
- 2
Pancha Rathas
Five temples each cut from a single rock.
- 3
Arjuna's Penance
One of the largest open-air rock reliefs in the world.
- 4
Krishna's Butter Ball
A huge boulder balanced on a slope.
Back to Bangalore
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Then drive from Mahabalipuram to Bangalore (about 325 km, 6 hrs 30 min). Drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore, and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mahabalipuram to Bangalore
325 km · ~6h 50m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mahabalipuram
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near OdugatturAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
175 km · 3h 30m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mahabalipuram to Bangalore
325 km · ~7h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mahabalipuram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mahabalipuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mahabalipuram → Bangalore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~325 km
~7h 13m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹960
Usual tea / meal halts: Ambur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mahabalipuram to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Chengalpattu for Mahabalipuram, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 7h 25m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 9h 11m in total
Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 51m wait
1 change · 11h 9m in total
Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 1h 40m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Mahabalipuram beach
An early walk on the beach before the drive back.
Tour Overview
Mahabalipuram was the port of the Pallava kings. Its rock-cut temples and the Shore Temple are a UNESCO site; Kanchipuram is on the way from Bengaluru.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram → Bangalore, about 651 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Mahabalipuram Tour from Bangalore
- Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
- Ekambareswarar Temple
- Shore Temple
- Pancha Rathas
- Arjuna's Penance
- Krishna's Butter Ball
- Mahabalipuram beach
Inclusions in the Mahabalipuram Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Mahabalipuram Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Mahabalipuram Tour
Best time to visit: November–February
Route: Bangalore → Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram → Bangalore (about 651 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Chennai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Mahabalipuram, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹10,110 | ₹10,010 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹9,080 | ₹8,990 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,860 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,350 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,760 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Chennai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram
The 8th-century Pallava sandstone temple.
Ekambareswarar Temple
The large Shiva temple of Kanchipuram.
Shore Temple
The Shore Temple is a majestic structural temple complex dating to the 7th–8th century CE, built from granite blocks and dedicated primarily to Shiva. It is one of the oldest stone temples in South India and has withstood centuries of sea spray on the Coromandel coast. Its twin spires and weathered sculptures make it an iconic symbol of Pallava architecture.
Pancha Rathas
Five temples each cut from a single rock.
Arjuna's Penance
Arjuna's Penance, also known as the Descent of the Ganges, is a monumental open-air rock relief carved on two massive boulders in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. Stretching 96 by 43 feet, this ancient masterpiece vividly depicts the celestial river Ganges descending to earth, surrounded by a rich tableau of deities, sages, and animals. It stands as one of the finest examples of Pallava art and a must-see for visitors to this UNESCO-listed heritage town.
Krishna's Butter Ball
Krishna's Butterball is a colossal granite boulder that appears to defy gravity, perched on a short incline in the historic coastal town of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Tamil Nadu. This natural wonder, approximately 6 meters in diameter and weighing over 250 tons, has become one of the region's most photographed landmarks. Its precarious balance and smooth, rounded shape make it a must-see curiosity for travelers exploring the area's ancient stone heritage.
Mahabalipuram beach
Stretching along the Coromandel coast beside the historic town, this beach pairs a relaxed seaside atmosphere with the backdrop of one of India's oldest surviving stone temples. Fishing boats dot the shoreline in the early mornings, and the beach's proximity to the UNESCO monument complex makes it a natural pause point for visitors exploring the area. Its gentler pace and open horizon offer a contrast to the carved granite landscape just inland. Mahabalipuram Beach sits at an elevation of 0 m and is typically explored in about 1-2 hours. The most favourable months to visit are December, February, March, and April, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Arjuna's Penance, Pancha Rathas, and Mahishasuramardini Cave. Other notable highlights include shore Temple silhouette at golden sunrise, ancient stone chariots along the seafront, and fishermen hauling catamarans at dawn. It falls within Mahabalipuram, Chengalpattu district, and Tamil Nadu.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
November–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: November–February
Route: Bangalore → Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram → Bangalore (about 651 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Chennai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Mahabalipuram, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bangalore → Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram → Bangalore. That is about 651 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,010 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,760 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Chennai and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
November–February.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
