A quaint little town that lies on a stretch of a land between the Great Salt Lake, and the Bay of Bengal, Mahabalipuram is also much famed as Mamallapuram by the locals. Famous for the monuments and temples that date back to the 7th century, Mahabalipuram is a living witness to the great works of the Pallava dynasty.
Best time to visit: November to February
How to reach
By air: Chennai airport is the nearest airport to Mahabalipuram at a distance of about 40 kms.
By rail: Egmore railway station is the nearest railhead to Mahabalipuram at a distance of just 55 kms.
By road: Mahabalipuram is well connected to the nearby cities of Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Trichy, and Madurai via roadways.
Attractions: Mahabalipuram Beach, Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Alamparai Fort, Tiger’s Caves, Sadras, and the Crocodile Bank.