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Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Mahabalipuram is known for its ancient rock-cut temples and sculptures, making it a popular destination for history and architecture enthusiasts.

Mahabalipuram is popular for

Ancient Pallava Monuments
Serene Coastal Beaches
Mamallapuram Dance Festival
Picturesque Seashore Views
Crocodile & Bird Sanctuaries
Mahabalipuram in next 3 month
jan
18/29°C
AQI 119
feb
19/31°C
AQI 97
mar
21/32°C
AQI 75
apr
23/36°C
AQI 57
may
24/39°C
AQI 63
jun
25/39°C
AQI 70
jul
25/37°C
AQI 71
aug
24/38°C
AQI 65
sep
25/35°C
AQI 46
oct
23/34°C
AQI 62
nov
21/30°C
AQI 57
dec
23/30°C
AQI 110
June in Mahabalipuram is very hot and humid with occasional rain showers and high air pollution levels.
Usual trip duration
2-3 days
A 2-3 day trip to Mahabalipuram allows you to explore the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of ancient rock-cut temples, caves, and stone carvings. You can also relax on the beautiful beaches and indulge in some water sports activities.
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Affordable with some luxury options
Things To Do

Ideas To Plan Your Trip

Beachfront Meditation Retreat

Culinary Heritage Tour

Adventure Water Sports

Heritage Village Exploration

Wildlife Sanctuary Safari

Places To Visit

temple
monument
beach
natural
wildlife
cave

Shore Temple

TEMPLE
Ancient stone temple by the sea

Pandava Rathas

MONUMENT
Rock-cut sculptures of chariots

Mahabalipuram Beach

BEACH
Relaxing beach with fishing boats

Arjuna's Penance

MONUMENT
Giant rock carving of a mythological scene

Thirukadalmallai Temple

TEMPLE
Historic temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu

Krishna's Butterball

NATURAL
Giant balancing rock formation

Descent of the Ganges

MONUMENT
Bas-relief sculpture on a rock wall

Crocodile Bank

WILDLIFE
Conservation center for crocodiles

Mahishasuramardini Cave

CAVE
Rock-cut cave temple

Thirumurthi Cave

CAVE
Ancient cave complex with carvings

Olakkannesvara Temple

TEMPLE
Historic temple with intricate carvings

Tiger Cave

CAVE
Rock-cut cave with tiger carvings

Places To Eat

Taacos Seafood Restaurant

Wok To Dhaba Restaurant

Virunthombal Chettinadu

COAL BARBECUES

Arabian Garden - Seafood Restaurant

The Golden Palate ( Pure Vegetarian Restaurant ) - Hotel Mamallaa Heritage

Madras Chronicle

L'attitude 49

Babu's Cafe

Sri Ananda Bhavan

Bay 6

East Coast at Madras Square

Searock Restaurant

Charlie's Den

Motel Mamalla ( Pure Vegetarian Restaurant)

Fisherman Restaurant

The Farm Restaurant

Marmoris Beach Lounge

SUNRISE RESTAURANT since 1983

The Melting Pot: Market Cafe

How to Reach
Places to Stay