{"id":10007,"date":"2021-07-04T21:51:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-04T16:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/?p=10007"},"modified":"2024-05-17T11:25:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T05:55:54","slug":"things-to-do-in-mahabalipuram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-mahabalipuram\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Mahabalipuram &#8211; A complete Travel guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover the captivating charm of Mahabalipuram, a coastal town steeped in history and architectural marvels. Immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Site adorned with ancient rock-cut temples and intricately carved sculptures. Enhance your exploration by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/chennai\/chennai-to-mahabalipuram-cabs?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">booking a cab from Chennai to Mahabalipuram allowing you to effortlessly navigate the town and uncover its hidden gems<\/a>. From the iconic Shore Temple to the awe-inspiring Pancha Rathas, embark on a captivating journey through time, immersing yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this mesmerizing destination. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mahabalipuram while enjoying the convenience of seamless transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/mahabalipuram\/book-taxi?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Things-to-do-in-Mahabalipuram.webp\" alt=\"Things to do in Mahabalipuram\" class=\"wp-image-38189\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#things\"><strong>Things to do in Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#temples\">Temples and Monuments in Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#places\">Places to visit in Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#shop\">Things to shop in Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#food\">Places to eat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\"><strong>About Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#archi\">Architecture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#famous\">What is famous in Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#plan\"><strong>How to Plan a trip to Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#time\">Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reach\">How to reach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#stay\"><strong>Places to stay in Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things\"><strong>Things to do in Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13864439184_7e3ff251d6_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mahabalipuram\" class=\"wp-image-35919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13864439184_7e3ff251d6_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13864439184_7e3ff251d6_c-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13864439184_7e3ff251d6_c-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13864439184_7e3ff251d6_c-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Camp at the beach, light a campfire and enjoy the amazing views<\/li><li>Visit the Kadumbadi village and experience the quaint life of rural Tamil Nadu<\/li><li>Take a Fishing Safari offered by many local service providers&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temples\"><strong>Temples and Monuments in Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mahabalipuram has around 40 monuments and old Hindu temples. It also houses one of the largest open-air rock reliefs in the world called Arjuna\u2019s Penance or the Descent of the Ganges. They were built during the Pallava Dynasty. Here is a quick look at the temples and monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Temples<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Shore Temple Mahabalipuram<\/strong> \u2013 A UNESCO World Heritage site built in the seventh century, the Shore Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Shore Temple timings: 6 am to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><li><strong>Thirukadalmallai<\/strong> \u2013 Also known as the Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, the Thirukadalmallai Temple features in the top ten Mahabalipuram places to visit list. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, it is a perfect example of the Dravidian style of architecture. It is open for visitors from 6 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 8.30 pm.<\/li><li><strong>Varaha Mandapa<\/strong> \u2013 This is also known as the Varaha Cave Temple or the Adivaraha Cave and is one of the most ornamented and complete caves in Mahabalipuram. It is excavated in the mandapa style with a single hall and a shrine at the rear. There are many mythical figures carved on the walls of the cave. It is open for visitors from 6-8 am to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><li><strong>Trimurti Cave Temple<\/strong> \u2013 This is a triple-celled cave temple dedicated to the three superpowers of Hinduism \u2013 Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. Additionally, there is a shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga slaying the demon Mahishasur. It is open for visitors from 6-8 am to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><li><strong>Ganesha Ratha Temple<\/strong> \u2013 The Ganesha Ratha Temple is one of the most famous <em>rathas<\/em>. It is a monolithic structure designed in the shape of a chariot and symbolizes the trade and commerce of the Gupta Empire. It is open for visi tors from 6-8 am to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><li><strong>Atiranachanda Cave Temple<\/strong> \u2013 This cave temple is located a little far from the city in a hamlet called Saluvankuppam. It is excavated in the <em>mandapa<\/em> style. Also, there are many inscriptions on the walls of the cave temple. It is open for visitors from 6 am to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><li><strong>Karukathamman Temple<\/strong> \u2013 Dedicated to Goddess Karu Katha Amman, this is a small but famous temple. It is open for visitors from 7 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><li><strong>Krishna Mandapam<\/strong> \u2013 Among all the cave temples, the Krishna Mandapam is the oldest and the largest one. It has a lot of carvings with the most significant being the incident where Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Mountain to protect people from heavy rainfall.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/savaari.com\/mahabalipuram\/car-rental?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">Hire a car rental in Mahabalipuram to visit all these temples<\/a> with comfort and ease.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shore-Temple-25_nov-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shore-Temple-25_nov-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shore-Temple-25_nov-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shore-Temple-25_nov-2-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shore-Temple-25_nov-2-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Shore Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also read: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Golu Celebrations in Tamil Nadu (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/golu-celebrations-tamil-nadu-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\">Golu Celebrations in Tamil Nadu<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dress Code i<\/strong>n <strong>Mahabalipuram Temple<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2016, people traveling to temples in South India are expected to follow a prescribed dress code. Men are expected to wear a dhoti, a traditional long lower garment, or pyjama (two-piece garment) with an upper cloth or formal shirts and trousers. Women are expected to wear sarees or half sarees with a blouse, churidars (light loose trousers) with an upper cloth. Children should wear fully-covered dresses too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monuments\"><strong>Monuments<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram<\/strong> \u2013 The Pallava Kings founded a group of sanctuaries along the Coromandel Coast during the seventh and eighth centuries. This is known as the Group of Monuments. The monuments include temples made in the form of a chariot (5 <em>rathas<\/em>), cave sanctuaries (<em>mandapas<\/em>), giant open-air reliefs like the famous &#8216;Descent of the Ganges&#8217;, and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva.<\/li><li><strong>Pancha Rathas<\/strong> \u2013 The five unique monolithic free-standing temples that were named after the Pandavas and Draupadi from the Mahabharata but have no connections with the epic. These five <em>rathas<\/em> are Draupadi Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Dharmraja Ratha, and Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha. It is open for visitors from 6 am to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><li><strong>Krishna&#8217;s Butterball<\/strong> \u2013 This is one of the most intriguing tourist attractions. The butter ball is a giant rock (diameter of around five meters) perched on a smooth slope, balancing itself without any support. It defies all laws of physics. Krishna butter ball is open for visitors from 6 am to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><li><strong>Descent of the Ganges<\/strong> \u2013 This is a giant open-air rock relief that is carved out of two monolithic rock boulders. It measures 96 by 43 feet. The relief depicts the legend of the descent of the sacred river Ganga to Earth from the Heavens. It is open for visitors from 6 am to 6 pm on all days.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/krishnas-butterball-mahabalipuram-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/krishnas-butterball-mahabalipuram-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/krishnas-butterball-mahabalipuram-1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/krishnas-butterball-mahabalipuram-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/krishnas-butterball-mahabalipuram-1-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/krishnas-butterball-mahabalipuram-1-150x93.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> <strong>Krishna&#8217;s Butterball<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">[Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/chennai-the-gateway-to-south-india-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chennai: The Gateway to South India (opens in a new tab)\">Chennai: The Gateway to South India<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visit\"><strong>Places to visit in Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the temples and monuments detailed above, here are some places to see <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Mahabalipuram Beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adityan-ramkumar-l3XmS2cBAkU-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adityan-ramkumar-l3XmS2cBAkU-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adityan-ramkumar-l3XmS2cBAkU-unsplash-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adityan-ramkumar-l3XmS2cBAkU-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adityan-ramkumar-l3XmS2cBAkU-unsplash-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> <strong>Mahabalipuram Beach<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Located on the East Coast near <strong>E Raja Street, Mahabalipuram Beach<\/strong> is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature and art together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also visit the snake venom extraction centre, the school of Art and Culture, and a crocodile bank that has more than 5000 crocodiles of six different species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. India Seashell Museum <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/India-SeaShell-Museum-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/India-SeaShell-Museum-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/India-SeaShell-Museum-1.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/India-SeaShell-Museum-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/India-SeaShell-Museum-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><figcaption> <strong>India Seashell Museum<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Located on Kalpakkam Road, <strong>the India Seashell Museum<\/strong> is the largest museum of seashells and a unique place to visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum has been designed to create an illusion of the sea and marine life. There are more than <strong>40,000 varieties of exhibits in the museum<\/strong>. It is open for visitors from 8 am &#8211; 8 pm every day and is one of the must-see places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Mahabalipuram Light House<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22899358101_9774480885_c-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22899358101_9774480885_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22899358101_9774480885_c-1.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22899358101_9774480885_c-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22899358101_9774480885_c-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/22899358101_9774480885_c-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Mahabalipuram Light House<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Located on Mada Koil Street, the Light House stands next to India\u2019s oldest lighthouse constructed in <strong>640AD<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get an amazing view of the surroundings from the lighthouse. It is open for visitors from <strong>9 am \u2013 5:30 pm every day<\/strong>. Each visitor can be in the lighthouse only for ten minutes. Also, the best time to visit the lighthouse is during the winter months of <strong>September to March<\/strong> \u2013 preferably during the evening hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book a cab in Mahabalipuram from Savaari to visit these famous places and enjoy a great trip with your family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shop\"><strong>Things to shop in Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stone sculptures \u2013 miniature monolithic rock-cut carvings from Mount Road and Arjuna Penance<\/li><li>Seashell items from artisans at the Shore Temple Road<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/32008668465_e4e8ec1b7e_c-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/32008668465_e4e8ec1b7e_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/32008668465_e4e8ec1b7e_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/32008668465_e4e8ec1b7e_c-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/32008668465_e4e8ec1b7e_c-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/32008668465_e4e8ec1b7e_c-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food\"><strong>Best Place to Eat in Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Nautilus, Othavadai Cross Street<\/strong> \u2013 continental food<\/li><li><strong>Blue Elephant, Othavadai Street<\/strong> \u2013 Seafood<\/li><li><strong>Le Yogi, Othavadi Street <\/strong>\u2013 North Indian, Seafood, South Indian, and Nepalese food<\/li><li><strong>Rose Garden, Beach Road <\/strong>\u2013 Indian food<\/li><li><strong>Water&#8217;s Edge Caf\u00e9, Radisson Blu Resort<\/strong> \u2013 multi-cuisine food<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\"><strong>About Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mahabalipuram is a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> of the seventh and eighth-century Hindu Group of monuments. It was one of the two major port cities in the Pallava kingdom. The town was named after the <strong>Pallava King Mahabali Narasimhavarman I<\/strong>. It is located in the southeastern part of Tamil Nadu.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archi\"><strong>Architectural Splendor of Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The artisans carved out the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram from rock along the Coromandel Coast. These monuments are renowned for their temples, known as five rathas, resembling chariots, cave sanctuaries called mandapas, magnificent open-air reliefs, and the temple of Rivage. It occupies a special place in classical Indian architecture and marks the high quality of craftsmanship during the period.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hariharan-veeravalli-srivathsan-jNRnbx0rXuA-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hariharan-veeravalli-srivathsan-jNRnbx0rXuA-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hariharan-veeravalli-srivathsan-jNRnbx0rXuA-unsplash-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hariharan-veeravalli-srivathsan-jNRnbx0rXuA-unsplash-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hariharan-veeravalli-srivathsan-jNRnbx0rXuA-unsplash-1-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"famous\"><strong>What is famous in Mahabalipuram<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple town of Tamil Nadu is famous for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Its <strong>historical importance<\/strong>. You can witness the change in the city via the structures &amp; ruins. <\/li><li>Golden sandy beaches. In fact, <strong style=\"color: initial;\">Mahabalipuram\u2019s beach<\/strong><span style=\"color: initial;\"> is one of the longest beaches in India.<\/span><\/li><li>A great city to marvel at the architecture of the famous <strong>Pallava Dynasty<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Most monuments are monolithic \u2013 carved out of a single rock.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/subramani-ramakrishnan-zJW4u9MXHJk-unsplash-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/subramani-ramakrishnan-zJW4u9MXHJk-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/subramani-ramakrishnan-zJW4u9MXHJk-unsplash-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/subramani-ramakrishnan-zJW4u9MXHJk-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/subramani-ramakrishnan-zJW4u9MXHJk-unsplash-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Mahabalipuram Beach<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plan\"><strong>How to Plan a trip to Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time\"><strong>Best Time to visit Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winters are the best times for sightseeing. The winter months of <strong>September to March<\/strong> offer a relatively pleasant climate with warm days and cool nights. In fact, the peak season to visit Mahabalipuram is between November and February. Summers can get really hot here making sightseeing difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pancha Rathas is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, located at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site and village 60 km south of the capital Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IncredibleIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IncredibleIndia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aZwTNhWOIs\">pic.twitter.com\/aZwTNhWOIs<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Incredible Images &amp; Video (@0606umashankar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/0606umashankar\/status\/1408963095960068096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 27, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reach\"><strong>How to Reach Mahabalipuram from Chennai<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways to travel from Chennai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Train&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Chengalpattu is the closest railway station to Mahabalipuram. There are around 155 trains that ply between <strong>Chennai and Chengalpattu<\/strong> regularly. Of these, around 50 trains run every day. The fastest train is the Manduadih &#8211; Rameswaram Weekly Express which takes an hour to reach. Chengalpattu is at a distance of around 27 km from the city. From there, you can book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/chengalpattu\/book-taxi?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">cab in Chengalpattu<\/a> to reach your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Road&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Chennai is around <strong>57 km by road from Mahabalipuram<\/strong>. You can take the East Coast Road for a scenic drive. You can book a Chennai to Mahabalipuram taxi and reach within around one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Flight&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chennai International Airport<\/strong> is the closest airport to Mahabalipuram. You can skip long queues by <a href=\"http:\/\/savaari.com\/chennai\/chennai-airport-to-mahabalipuram-cabs?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">booking a Chennai airport taxi and reach Mahabalipuram<\/a> directly in less than an hour. You <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reach\"><strong>How to Reach Mahabalipuram from Kanchipuram<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways to travel from Kanchipuram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Train&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Chengalpattu is the closest railway station to Mahabalipuram. There are around 23 trains that ply between Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu regularly. Of these, around 3 trains run every day. The fastest train is the <strong>Mumbai LTT &#8211; Madurai Weekly Express (PT) which takes around 40 minutes <\/strong>to reach. Chengalpattu is at a distance of around 27 km from Mahabalipuram. From there, you can also <a href=\"http:\/\/savaari.com\/chengalpattu\/car-rental?utm_source=blogpost&amp;utm_medium=travelguide&amp;utm_campaign=blogtoweb\">hire a car rental in Chengalpattu to reach your destination<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Road&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanchipuram is around <strong>67 km by road <\/strong>via the Kancheepuram &#8211; Chengalpattu Road. You can book a Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram taxi and reach within 1.5-2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay\"><strong>Best Places to Stay in Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Four Points by Sheraton Resort, ECR &#8211; OMR Junction<\/li><li>Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram, 57 Covelong Road<\/li><li>Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort Spa, East Coast Road<\/li><li>Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, East Coast Road<\/li><li>Esthell Village Resort, Sadras Road<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/savaari.com\/mobile-app\">Download our Savaari car Booking app for a smooth and pleasant journey<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Road-trips to Mahabalipuram<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Route Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/chennai\/chennai-to-mahabalipuram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chennai to Mahabalipuram (opens in a new tab)\">Chennai to Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/td><td>58 km<\/td><td>1 hours and 30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/pondicherry\/pondicherry-to-mahabalipuram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram (opens in a new tab)\">Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/td><td>95 km<\/td><td>1 hours and 45 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/tirupati\/tirupati-to-mahabalipuram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tirupati to Mahabalipuram (opens in a new tab)\">Tirupati to Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/td><td>190 km<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/bangalore\/bangalore-to-mahabalipuram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bangalore to Mahabalipuram (opens in a new tab)\">Bangalore to Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/td><td>361 km<\/td><td>6 hours and 32 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/yercaud\/yercaud-to-mahabalipuram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Yercaud to Mahabalipuram (opens in a new tab)\">Yercaud to Mahabalipuram<\/a><\/td><td>319 km<\/td><td>5 hours and 34 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also access a detailed curated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-near-chennai-bookmark-these-awesome-road-trips\/\">list of places to visit near Chennai<\/a>, which is just 80 Km from Mahabalipuram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of the seventh and eighth century Hindu Group of monuments. 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