Lying 58 km south of Chennai, this group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. These monuments are specially known for their rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas(cave sanctuaries) and giant open-air reliefs. The famous Shore Temple, one [...]
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By Air
The nearest airport is Chennai International airport, which is located at 58 km away from Mahabalipuram. Chennai airport is having two terminals, domestic and International. Chennai is [...]
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GRT Temple Bay
Kovalam Road
Mahabalipuram
Tamil Nadu - 603104
Telephone No: 044 - 27442251
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Tariff: Rs. 7000 - 14000
Sterling Resorts- Mahabalipuram
Shore Temple Road
Tamil Nadu - 603104
Telephone No: 044 - 27442287
Website: [...]
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Historical
Tiger’s Caves
Tiger’s Caves is near the coastal village of Salurankuppam that is only 5 kilometers to the north of Mahabalipuram. This amazing mandapa contains a shrine that is dedicated to the goddess Durga. There are large and impressive [...]
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Shopping
The shopping is excellent in Mahabalipuram. Handmade crafts made by people in the region are the specialty. These handmade crafts many times come in the form of stone statues carved to look like the enormous originals that are in the area. [...]
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Mamallapuram Travel and Tourism Offices: Contact tourist information centers in and around Mamallapuram.
Tourism Info
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC)
Tourism Complex, No.2, Wallajah Road, (near Kalaivanar Arangam)
Chennai- 600 002.
Ph. 25367850 Extn.221; 25383333, 25389857, 25360294
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