Village Biking Day Tour: Discover Traditional Indian Culture in Mahabalipuram
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2 Ratings
Mahabalipuram
Immerse yourself in traditional Indian culture on a biking tour through the villages of Mahabalipuram. Explore rural lifestyle, farms, temples, and more!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- MPM Travel XS - Day Tours - Your journey starts from this point.
- Kadambadi - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Mahabalipuram at 9:00 am and start this exciting 3-hour biking tour. Cycle to Kadumbai Village to explore the rural lifestyle, farms, village temples and, if you are interested, spend some time with the local school children, too. Visit village panchayat schools, little temples, pottery making and agricultural fields to experience authentic Indian village and enjoy a tender coconut as local snacks. After the tour ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Transport by authentic Indian bicycle
- Refreshing mineral water included
- Guidance from an English-speaking local expert
- Tender coconut to enjoy during the tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Gandhi once proclaimed, ‘Villages are the core of our nation’! Immersing oneself in a village offers a prime opportunity to absorb the customs and traditions of India, and cycling through these rural areas provides an unparalleled glimpse into the country’s agrarian way of life, complete with farms and local shrines. Engaging in this tour, you’ll visit rural community governance schools, quaint shrines, observe the craft of pottery-making, and wander through farmlands to gain a true sense of the Indian village essence.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Minimum age is 15 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Travel XS
East Raja Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Philhewinson
Jan 26, 2019
Great bike tour! - My tour guide, Sakthivel, was excellent. We cycled from the town to a village and back, stopping at lots of places. It was fascinating and he shared many personal stories (including stories of when the tsunami hit in 2004 and he was next to the beach!). I even sat with his friends at a cocunut stand, chatting in the shade and drinking coconut juice. A truly authentic and special experience.
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Dianclair
Feb 27, 2018
An excellent way to visit a village... - Although the bicycle trip was not like described (no water, no bike helmet, no pickup at our hotel...we took a cab to The Grand Bay Resort etc.) it was still a great way to visit a local village and our guide's English was good. The ride was easy (I am seventy) and the bikes were more than adequate but I was glad I took my own water!
Definitely worth the money. We didn't tip because of the added expense of transportation to The Grand Bay and other parts of the trip that were missing. I am sorry about not tipping. In retrospect, the experience was a delight and small money can make a difference. Our guide did give us a ride back to our resort.
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