If you are looking for a professional guide at Mahabalipuram, Sankaran Kumar is the person to go for.

He is knowledgeable, punctual, speaks good English and his service charges are reasonable.

I want to thank Sankaran for taking care of my family needs at most care. 

Kumar is a guide who is tailoring your trip upon your wishes and requests.

he has organized accomodation and a very authentique cooking class , and took us to very nice places , villages and walking tours.

Sankaran is a great guide. He help us and make us discovered wonderful temples, talented  artisans, and good place to eat and drink incredible fresh mango juice.

Sankaran is well-informed, passionate and really engaging. Really loves Mahabalipuram and his enthusiasm is infectious; he shares his love of the place with everyone he meets. Cannot reccomend him highly enough. Ask him about the statue on the M5 in England!

My husband, myself and our 6 year old son booked Sankaran for a day tour of Mahabalipuram.  He was extremely knowledge and very eager to share information.  His English is excellent and he studied in the UK.  He is also a stone carver by trade.  We appreciated his flexibility in changing pace to accomodate our very active son who has much less patience than us for learning about history.  We asked to eat some traditional food in the area and we had delicious Thali lunch together.  We'd definitely use his services when we return to the area again!