In the morning, begin a tour of Mahabalipuram, where the first world heritage site can be seen in great zeal: Rising from the sand, this town served the Pallava dynasty in the sixth century as an important coastal port where ships with spices and silk were sailed across the Bay of Bengal to the islands of Java, Sumatra and Cambodia: This is also an interesting destination for heritage lovers: Visit Shore Temple perched on rocky outcrop stands on the shoreline as the landmark structure of Mahabalipuram: Also visit the famous rock bas reliefs of Arjuna's Penance, Krishna s Butterball, Five Rathas or Chariots and mandapas as a part of Mahabalipuram tour: Also visit Dakshinachitra, a 10 acre heritage museum where the prime heritage of South India, its art, village crafts and sculptures from the four southern states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala are displayed: Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Mahabalipuram.