Mahabalipuram Caves, Tiger Cave & Beach Day Trip
The second half of Mahabalipuram, which most visitors miss. The Tiger Cave is a rock-cut shrine with an entrance carved as a row of tiger heads; the Mahishasuramardini cave holds a superb panel of Durga fighting the buffalo demon, and the unfinished Atiranachanda cave shows how the work was done. Finish at the beach and the fishing village in the north.
Photographs of the places on this itinerary — The Trip India media library
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- Duration
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- Destination
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- Planned days
- 1–8
- Travellers
- ₹2,400
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup included
- Book 1 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Mahabalipuram.
Tiger Cave
Mahishasuramardini cave panel
The unfinished caves
Fishing village on the north beach
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Morning at the Tiger Cave, the Mahishasuramardini mandapa and the unfinished caves. Afternoon at the northern beaches and the fishing village, then the lighthouse view. Evening drop-off.
Tiger CaveMahishasuramardini MandapaAtiranachanda CaveNorth beach and fishing village
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver for the day
- Guide
- Monument entry fees
- Hotel pickup and drop
- All applicable taxes and parking
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Camera fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 1–8 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 08:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Sun protection
- Walking shoes
- Water
- A swimsuit if you want the beach
Important notes
The Tiger Cave is a few kilometres north of the main site.,The fishing village is a working community — ask before photographing.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Local operators
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Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Tamil
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Planning Mahabalipuram Caves, Tiger Cave & Beach Day Trip?
1 day covering Mahabalipuram. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Mahabalipuram Caves, Tiger Cave & Beach Day Trip?
1 day covering Mahabalipuram. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation