{"id":14165,"date":"2022-03-29T13:22:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T07:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/?page_id=14165"},"modified":"2023-12-15T02:26:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T20:56:18","slug":"chennai-to-mahabalipuram","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/chennai\/chennai-to-mahabalipuram\/","title":{"rendered":"Chennai to Mahabalipuram by Road \u2013 Distance, Time and Useful Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mahabalipuram is an iconic and one of the most famous tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu. Rich in art, architecture, religious sites, and history, the ancient town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Why travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  2. Travelling from Chennai to Mahabalipuram by car<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n
  3. Best Time To Visit<\/a><\/li>\n\n
  4. Popular Routes from Chennai to Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Chennai to Mahabalipuram Best Route<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. How to Reach Mahabalipuram By Train<\/a><\/li>\n\n
  7. How to Reach Mahabalipuram By Flight<\/a><\/li>\n\n
  8. Attractions in Mahabalipuram for Sightseeing\n\n<\/a><\/li>\n\n
  9. Savaari Recommends \u2013 Popular Places to Eat in Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/li>\n\n
  10. Hotels and resorts \u2013 Accommodation in Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Why travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Mahabalipuram is characterized by the ruins of the 7th and 8th-century temples and monuments, built by the Pallava dynasty, classic rock-cut architecture, and fine stone sculptures of the Dravidian culture with a touch of Buddhist elements. And all this heritage coupled with its scenic location on the sea, makes Mahabalipuram a gorgeous holiday destination. You can let the charm of this ancient town grow on to you by taking a road trip from the nearest city of Chennai. When you book a cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/a> with Savaari, you can choose your route, travel mode, etc. based on your budget, time, and travel goals. Let us help you discover the best way to travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram and have a memorable journey. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    Travelling from Chennai to Mahabalipuram by car <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The road from Chennai to Mahabalipuram is considered to be one of the most popular ones in the state. The route runs parallel to the East Coast and offers uninterrupted views of the Bay of Bengal. With our completely customizable Chennai to Mahabalipuram tour packages<\/a>, you can enjoy the scenic drive. Along the way, you will pass through places like Palavakkam, Kelamvakkam, Kovalam, Nemmeli, and the Great Salt Lake, of course depending on the route you take. You can take a detour or make a stopover at any of these places for a tour and make the most of your road trip with Savaari car rentals<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    Best Time To Visit <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Mahabalipuram sits on the East Coast, and hence experiences a classic coastal climate. The weather is usually warm and humid round the year. The summers are extremely hot with high humidity and harsh temperatures and it is best to avoid this time for traveling. The winters, on the other hand, are pleasant with less warm days and cool nights. Hence this period is good for exploring all the tourist locales and engaging in outdoor activities. So, the best time to travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram is between November and March. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Popular Routes from Chennai to Mahabalipuram <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Route 1: Distance and Time Taken from Chennai to Mahabalipuram via East Coast Road <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This is the shortest, fastest, and the best route to travel from Chennai to Mahabalipuram. The Chennai to Mahabalipuram traffic on this route is quite light and there are no major road closures. The distance between Chennai and Mahabalipuram on this route is somewhere around 58 KM and takes roughly one and half hours. Always check live maps and instant traffic updates for the latest information on the road conditions from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s the basic route map from Chennai to Mahabalipuram \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Chennai — Kovalam — Thiruvidanthai — Perur — Krishnankaranai — Pattipulam — Devaneri — Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
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    Popular sights\/monuments that you will encounter along this route:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n