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Created Date: 22 June 2015
Best of Mahabalipuram Recommended by Indian travellers

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About Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is a tourist destination situated in Tamil Nadu, which has many beautiful places.
It is known for its historical monuments, sculptures, scenic beauty, culture and tradition.
Mahabalipuram is placed along the Coromandel Coast facing the Bay of Bengal. It is an
attractive tourist spot.
History of Mahabalipuram
The name Mahabalipuram is derived from a myth. The place was ruled by a very arrogant and
cruel king named Mahabali who was later killed by Lord Vishnu and this place is named after
that King Mahabali.
The Gupta dynasty declined and Pallavas rose to power in south India and ruled for quite some
time. The period between 650 AD and 750 AD was called as the golden age of Pallavas and
they were powerful and intelligent thinkers. During their rule, great poets, saints, artisans,
scholars, artists and dramatists emerged in the region.
Mahabalipuram has unique and beautiful sculptures and paintings, which reflect the talent and
skill artisans from the era possessed. Their creativity and innovation can be seen in the best
possible form as they explored new styles and innovations eliciting the best in art and
architecture. Mahabalipuram is not only known for its architecture, but also known for its
casuarinas trees and silver sand beach. These attractions are an integral part of
Mahabalipuram tourism.
Things to do in Mahabalipuram
The Pallavas did not expose their creations, as they were not exposed to the outer world and
were kept hidden until the late 185th century. Mahabalipuram has temples made out of a single
rock, temples of different structures and artistic bas-reliefs, which is the largest in the world. The
great architecture is a delight to the visitors even today and attracts devotees from far off
places. Mahabalipuram has two low hills whose either sides have excavates temples called
Mandapas. It has unique architecture with different sculptures (Nandi, Lion and Elephant),
rathas (cut out temples) and a palace.
One of the prominent festivals celebrated here is the Mamallapuram Dance Festival, which is
organised by the Department of Tourism every year at the ancient 7th century Centre for
Pallava Culture and Arts. As part of the festival, various dance forms are showcased including
Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and Odissi. There is a lot more to Mahabalipuram tourism
and travellers can explore history by opting for Mahabalipuram holiday packages.
Travelling to Mahabalipuram
To reach Mahabalipuram, tourists can take flights, trains or travel by road. The nearest airport to
Mahabalipuram is in Chennai, located close to 60 km away. The nearest railhead is in
Chengalpattu, close to 30 km from Mahabalipuram. Tourists can also drive down from nearby
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cities such as Bangalore. The best time to visit Mahabalipuram is between October and March.
Accommodation options in Mahabalipuram

Hotels in Mahabalipuram range from beach resorts, luxury hotels to guesthouses, lodges and
budget hotels.
Information
State:
Tamil Nadu
Famous for/as: Heritage
Altitude:
12 M
Pincode:
603104
District:
Kanchipuram
Language:
Tamil
STD code:
044
Weather:
Summer 21 To 41C, Winter 17 To 33C
Featured review about Mahabalipuram

Calm soothing serene
"Mahabalipuram is an ancient developed town by Pallavas dynasty , located in the
Kancheepuram district of Tamilnadu.
The beauty of this destination lies in its sea shore. If you are a nature lover and sea or beaches
crave your holiday moods, then it's a must visit.
The right time is to go from October to March, so that you can avoid the extreme sunstroke
conditions.
The sea shore temples, Pancha Rathas, Thirukadalmallai- The temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu
, Varaha Cave Temple a small rock-cut temple dating back to the 7th century, The Shore
Temple and Light House- built in 1894, are surely to be paid a visit.
The great thing about this town is it's mixed culture which includes the local people and the
foreigners from round the world, be it American, Mexican or French, they all live in harmony
despite of the cultural differences.
The town is famous for sea foods, from tiger prawns to tuna fishes, Squids, lobsters, crabs and
many more amazing dishes that are sure gonna take away your taste buds to a different
horizon, if you are a die hard non vegetarian and fish lover especially. There are many
continental food outlets like French and Italian which are famous for their their specialised
menus.
For shopping sprees, the streets are full of various boutiques and outlets with the modest skirts,
tops, beach wears, dungaree, harem pants and you will also notice beautiful handmade loafers
and foot wears. I will recommend to design your own style of chappal and order it, because I
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had bought myself two pairs of daily wear comfortable slippers for on and off purposes and that
too with genuine leathers and materials. It's hand made and the best part is the cost is very
genuine and economical. Other that that, Jute bags, tote bags, and marble en crafted souvenirs
like show pieces are best buy if you want to take back the memories of this place.
We went for the Sunrise and Sunset and its very serene. The beauty of the nature cannot be
described. So the best thing is to capture them if you want to see them forever.
It's been a very calm and exotic weekend and that too on the eve of Valentines day. So my
overall experience was Just WOW! I really haven't expected that the personified beauty of
Mahabalipuram will make me mesmerised to this extent that I would actually advise couples to
pay a visit to this place once.
Do keep your sunglasses, slippers and cameras. And yeah enjoy it to the core with your loved
ones!" - Nupur Anand, Patna, Feb 17, 2015
October visit to Mahabalipuram

"It has been my wish since a graduate student in Fine Arts and then a Doctoral Research
Scholar in Art History, to be able to see in person, the sculptures I had so far learnt about from
photographic reproductions in books. Mahabalipuram is a quaint place and we reached easily
over road from our earlier destination, Pondicherry. A small town huddling close to the historic
sites, one only wonders why its tourist status isn't more brighter, in terms of a more pronounced
and active engagement from official authorities, including the Government as well as NGOs.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: The so-called Shore temple, the Five Rathas, teh magnificent
relief panels of the Descent of Ganges (both the finished and the unfinished ones), the
numerous cave-temples. Do not miss the opportunity to request the purohit of the Sthalashayan
Perumal Temple to grant you access to the Adi Varaha Cave , he is also the purohit for that
cave-temple, perhaps the only active cave-temple of Mamallapuram. Do not miss the fried fish
freshly caught off the shore and sold at shanties along the pathway leading to the beach
following the fencing of the Shore Temple! Shop till you drop for carved stone sculptures at the
workshops of the local craftsmen - you cannot miss these.
Activities & things to do: Delve into history, the past reflected in the stone carvings and the
temple complexes. If you are lucky enough to be in a hotel that does have facilities, jump into
the pool to laze around for a day --- the sea at Mamallapuram is too choppy and stone ridden to
venture in. Very few do. In fact there is a statutory warning on a faded sign post on the beach
against attempting to sea-swim.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Easily accessible from Chennai." - Sanjoy
Mallik, , Jan 5, 2011
Trip to 'Coastal Couple' - II

"As I already said in my review of Pondicherry that Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry
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compliments each other so well that I decided to call them Coastal Couple. Mahabalipuram is
more known for its historical importance of the pallava dynasty. Its one of the world heritage
site.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: As soon we reached to Mahabalipuram from Pondicherry, we
went for the sightseeing. Everything can be covered within 3-4 hours if you don't go into too
much detail. Its a small city and all the locales like Arjuna's Penance, Varaha Cave Temple, five
rathas etc are separated by 0.5-1 km on an average. The main attraction is of course the shore
temple and is a must visit for any body going to Mahabalipuram. The autowalla charged us Rs
200 for the sightseeing.
Activities & things to do: Next morning we decided to be at hotel and enjoy the surrounding. We
had booked our room in Mamalla Beach resort and believe me they are the best in Business
considering the price factor. 1300 for room and rest for food. So we had candle light dinner right
at the sea shore and a morning walk with the sun rising from the sea. It was just beautiful.
Since the sea current is high here as compared to Pondy. Its always advisable to take a dip into
the sea at Pondy only and not here.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: We went from Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram via
Bus. There are buses operated by Tamil Nadu govt plying to Chennai. Take the bus which goes
through East Coast road. We hired a taxi to drop at Chennai station to catch shatabdi to
Bangalore. So two ways to visit the Coastal Couple from Delhi
1. Delhi - Bangalore(Only when You want to visit Bangalore or have friend working there whom
you wanna meet) - Take Luxury bus to Pondicherry - hire taxi or Govt bus to Mahabalipuram
(will take 2 Hrs approx) - Chennai (2 hours again) - Train or Bus to Bangalore - and WAPAS
Delhi
2. Delhi - Chennai - Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram (any of the two can be visited first since
Mahabalipuram falls between Chennai and Pondy) Wapas- Chennai and then Delhi" Abbey, Ghaziabad, May 13, 2007
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Top attractions in Mahabalipuram recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

1
Mahabalipuram Beach
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 20
Ratings: 5.74/7 (34 Reviews)
"This beach is located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. The fascinating aspect of this
beach is the scenic panorama of the surrounding green valley. Mahabalipuram is about 50 km
from Chennai; you can either visit the place for a one day..." - Vishnu Kumar, Chennai, 6
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days ago
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Shore Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 20
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 17:30 , Saturday - 06:00 To 17:30 , Sunday - 06:00 To
17:30 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 17:30
"This is one of the most renowned places to visit in Mahabalipuram. It is a magnificent two-tower
temple made of cut rock that overlooks the giant sea. It symbolises the architectural brilliance of
the Pallavas. The ultimate cravings that enhance..." - Vishnu Kumar, Chennai, 6 days ago
3
Dakshinachitra
Type:
Heritage Site
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 20
"Dakshinachitra is an unique place to visit when you are at Chennai. It showcases the traditional
houses of the four southern states of India in intricate detail. All the houses displayed here are
original houses relocated from their actual..." - Rajanikanth S, Chittoor, 2 weeks ago
Mamallapuram Lighthouse
Type:
Light House
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 20
"its a great place to see vast sea as well as whole city through as it is very tall,you can enjoy
sight seeing of mahabalipuram temple through it,its a worth destination to enjoy whole site" Aryan Kumar, Chennai, 3 months ago
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Pancha Rathas
Type:
Heritage Site
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 20
"The temples dedicated to the Hindu god lie in the south of Mahabalipuram. These rathas are
huddled together and seem like a building but actually, they are carved out of a single rock. You
can enjoy the beautiful carvings and the craftsmanship in..." - Vishnu Kumar, Chennai, 6
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days ago
Tiger's Cave
Type:
Cave
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 20
"Don't expect the tiger in this place,, the name only says the tiger cage but no tigers here , it is
the place for the pleasant evening to be spent and you can spend lot of time in taking photos
with the beautiful caves near by . best place to..." - Angu Balaji, Chennai, Mar 6, 2015
6
Krishna's Butterball
Type:
Heritage Site
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 20
"This is one of the oldest and largest cave-cut temples that is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The
sculptures of lord Krishna, Lord Indra and various other wild animals are depicted in the most
realistic forms showcasing the times of Southern India." - Vishnu Kumar, Chennai, 6 days
ago
7
Arjuna's Penance
Type:
Heritage Site
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 20
"This is masterpiece stonework in Mahabalipuram. The different scenes of Hindu mythology are
inscribed beautifully on this giant boulder. A visit to this destination will definitely complete your
trip. You can also visit this easily by staying in..." - Vishnu Kumar, Chennai, 6 days ago
8
Sculpture Museum
Type:
Museum
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 9 Of 20
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"they have separate fees for "sea shell"- 40 rs and aquarium -50 Rs. that is too much" - Ravish
Maheshwari, Chennai, Jan 6, 2014
10 Mahishamardini
Cave
Type:
Cave
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 20
"its near mahabalipuram temple with sculpture of god krishna's life sculptures done on rock
there were about 1300 yr old but still looks great nears this place you will get lots of sculptures
to purchase " - Anup Umrao, , Dec 12, 2014
Popular hotels in Mahabalipuram recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

1
Radisson Blu Temple Bay

Price:
Rs. 10,000 - 25,000
Ranked: 1 Of 53
Address: 57 Covelong Road
Mahabalipuram
Phone: 044-27443636
Website: Www.grthotels.com
"This is wow!!! I would literally say its such an awesome place to be, the prices
are high but really really worth it. They have nice tasty food and the garland
entry was very pleasing. The sea view looking chalet is the best part, anyone
would..." - Dhivya Janardhanan, Chennai, 3 months ago
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Ideal Beach Resort

Price:
Rs. 5,000 - 12,000
Ranked: 2 Of 53
Address: Devaneri Village
Mahabalipuram
Phone: 044-27442240
Website: Www.resortsindia.com
"Hi friends Ideal beach resort is one of the best in chennai, and we visited last
week. Its locality is one of the plus points for ideal. We enjoyed our trip and stay
there. Good resort to recommend.. Classic and trendy experience with the..." Munish M, Chennai, 2 months ago
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MGM Beach Resort

Price:
Rs. 5,500 - 15,000
Ranked: 3 Of 53
Address: 1/74, East Coat Road
Muttukadu
Kanchipurram Dist
Phone: 044-27472435
Website: Www.mgm-Hotels.com
"I visited MGM for a wedding in April. I was attending a wedding and since I
wasn't comfortable driving down and returning late after the wedding, I decided
to check- in. Smooth check in process at the Front desk. Very courteous staff. I
was..." - Ajay Bharat, Chennai, 1 month ago
Confluence Banquets and Resorts

Price:
Rs. 6,000 - 12,000
Ranked: 4 Of 53
Address: ECR- OMR Junction
Poonjeri
Mahabalipuram P.O
Phone: 44-30723070
Website: Http://Www.confluenceconvention.com
"Awesome Property...It was a day long visit to this property along with my office
colleagues. It started with fantastic welcome drink. Resort has arranged an
entertainment workshop for us. It was full of fun. We enjoyed a lot using their
amenities-..." - Amit Anjanee, Chennai, 3 weeks ago
TamilNadu Hotel
Price:
Rs. 2,500 - 3,200
Ranked: 5 Of 53
Address: Beach Resort Complex
(Near Petrol Bunk)
Phone: 044-27442361
Website: Www.ttdconline.com
"it was really a good vacation. I enjoyed lot. services r also very good in tis hotel
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so v don't have to worry about that. The swimming pool was really good. I hope
we will come again here. It was a unforgettable vacation for me wit my love. .......
" - Madhuri Jain, Chennai, 4 weeks ago
6
Sea Breeze Hotel

Price:
Rs. 2,500 - 4,500
Ranked: 6 Of 53
Address: Ottawadai Street, Mamallapuram
Kanchipuram Dist.
Phone: 044-27443035
"I have been to Mahabalipuram many times and have stayed in this hotel quite a
few times, as the location is quite good. One can see the Bay of Bengal from the
rooms itself. Actually it is more like of resort than a hotel. The rooms are
spacious..." - Utkersh Gupta, Bangalore, 2 weeks ago
Mamalla Beach Resort

Price:
Rs. 2,900 - 3,600
Ranked: 7 Of 53
Address: 108
Kovalam Road
Mahabalipuram
Phone: 044-27442375
Website: Www.mamallaresort.com
"I had a seminar to attend in this resort last month. It was an ordinary resort with
so clean rooms and toilet. The food was also below average. The buffet was
also had limited variety. The only good thing about the resort was the location.
We..." - Janardhan P g, Bangalore, 2 weeks ago
Blue Bay
Price:
Rs. 2,800 - 8,300
Ranked: 8 Of 53
Address: East Coast Road
Vadanemilli Village
Mahabalipuram,
Phone: 044-27472956
Website:
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Website: Www.highlandresort.com
"I came here with a recommendation from one of my friends in Chennai. I didn't
have much expectations when I reached the place. Once I checked in I was
impressed by their hospitality and their approach towards visitors..local or
foreign. The..." - Nadh Sai, Hyderabad, 4 weeks ago
9
Mamallaa Heritage Hotel

Price:
Rs. 2,200 - 2,400
Ranked: 9 Of 53
Address: NO: 104, East Raja Street
Mamallapuram
Phone: 044-27442060
Website: Www.hotelmamallaheritage.com
"I have been here for a weekend getaway. The room was reasonably spacious.
The washroom was clean. The pool was small. The negative points included the
Television. It is horrible some old television set which doesn't work properly.
Even the A.C was..." - Radha Krishna, Chennai, 3 weeks ago
10 Tun'L'
HouseBoat Resort
Price:
Rs. 2,000 - 3,500
Ranked: 10 Of 53
Address: No.1B/4- E.C.R, Elanthoppu
Mahabalipuram
Near Tiger Cave
Phone: 044-27442886
Website: Www.tunhouseboatresorts.com
"The appearance of the hotel was good. The location of the hotel was
convenient. The surrounding was also good. There was no delay in check in and
checkout procedure. The staffs were also very much friendly. The room
provided was very much spacious..." - Murugappan , , 1 week ago
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Best way to travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is located at a distance of about 55 km from Chennai. The town is a World
Heritage Site and is well-connected to Chennai by roadways and railways. However, the best
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way to reach Mahabalipuram from Chennai is by car, which takes an hour. The places covered
during the journey from Chennai to Mahabalipuram are Chennai - 16km -> Okkiyam
Thuraipakkam - 11km -> Navallur - 14km -> Covelong - 17km -> Mahabalipuram. Several
ATMs, petrol pumps and roadside dhabas are available on the route.
Transport options from Chennai to Mahabalipuram

Chennai to Mahabalipuram By Car: Hire a cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram, which takes
around an hour. The cost of cabs ranges from INR15 to INR45 per kilometre, depending upon
the type of car. Economical and Ideal for families with kids, seniors and groups.
Chennai to Mahabalipuram By Bus: Take a direct bus from Chennai to Mahabalipuram, which
takes about an hour. Mahabalipuram bus stand is located in the heart of the city and can be
reached on foot. Economical and ideal for backpackers, youngsters and individual travellers.
Chennai to Mahabalipuram By Train: No direct train is available from Chennai to
Mahabalipuram. Take a direct train from Chennai to Chengalpattu, the nearest railway station to
Mahabalipuram, which takes around an hour. Chengalpattu railway station is located at a
distance of about 30 km from Mahabalipuram and can be covered by cab, bus or taxi.
Economical and ideal for families, seniors and groups.
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Chennai To Mahabalipuram
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Bangalore To Mahabalipuram
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(394Km)
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(1813Km)
Kolkata To Mahabalipuram
(1402Km)
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(1059Km)
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(522Km)
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Best of Mahabalipuram Recommended by Indian travellers

63 travel stories about Mahabalipuram by Indian travellers

Accommodation options in Mahabalipuram

Featured review about Mahabalipuram

October visit to Mahabalipuram

Trip to 'Coastal Couple' - II

Top attractions in Mahabalipuram recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Popular hotels in Mahabalipuram recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

Radisson Blu Temple Bay

Ideal Beach Resort

Read 38 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com

MGM Beach Resort

Confluence Banquets and Resorts

Sea Breeze Hotel

Mamalla Beach Resort

Mamallaa Heritage Hotel

Best way to travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram

Transport options from Chennai to Mahabalipuram

Read more Travel options on HolidayIQ.com

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