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Mahabalipuram Beach

Mahabalipuram | Tamil Nadu | India

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Quick facts of Mahabalipuram Beach

Great for: Sandy beach, View of 8th century Shore temple

Ideal Duration: 3-4 hours

Open Time: Throughout the year

Best Time: 1st October - 31st March

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Nearest Airport: Chennai international

Nearest Railway Station: Chengalpattu Jn, Chennai Central

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Mahabalipuram Beach, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Visit this Pristine and wide sandy beach of Mahabalipuram and explore historical monument, temples, dance festival, picturesque view of Bay of Bengal!!

Mahabalipuram Beach, Lies on the shore of bay of Bengal, a very wide and clean beach. From here one can see the historic Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram . At evening there are many stationery items stalls and food stalls at the beach for the local people and tourists. Having good and unique rock temples around the beach and ancient monuments from Pallava Dynasty. One can experience a pleasant sunrise experience from this beach.

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Five Rathas, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Five Rathas - Great examples of Monolithic Indian rock cut architecture. This complex was carved during 630-668 AD and now considered as a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Arjunas Penance, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Relief carved in the mid seventh century is a huge rock cut monument in Mahabalipuram, it supports both the stories of Arjuna's Penance and story of Descent of The Ganges.

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Sadras, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Town was established as a part of Dutch Coromandel in 17th century, earlier center for weaving superfine muslin cloth for export besides pearl and edible oil.

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Tiger Caves, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

One of the rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram by the Pallavas from 8th century, on the Bay of Bengal coast and is a popular tourist attraction of Mahabalipuram.

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India Seashell Museum, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Perfect eye-catching museum for those who likes the seashells and more, So this place is providing you the various types and designs of seashell available.

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Krishnas Butter Ball, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Balancing rock built during 7th-8th century by the Pallavas. One of the famous tourist attraction, a huge circular boulder rock known as Krishna's butter ball!

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Krishna Cave Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

One of the cave temple dedicated to Lord Krishna in Mahabalipuram, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, also known as Krishna Mandapam.

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Varaha Cave Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Adhivaraha Cave Temple, it is an example of Indian Rock cut architecture dating back from the late 7th century. Also a considered UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Mahishasuramardini Cave, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Indian rock cut architecture dating back from the late 7th century of the Pallava Dynsaty, rock cut cave temple on a hill near the Lighthouse of Mahabalipuram.

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Ganesh Ratha Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Ganesh Ratha Temple one of the ten Chariots carved out of pink granite during Pallava Dynasty at Mahabalipuram. A UNESCO World Heritage site in Mahabalipuram.

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Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple or Thirukadalmallai is a Dravidian style temple and birthplace of Vaishnava Azhwar saint,built during early medieval Tamil.

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Olakkannesvara Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Built in the early 8th century from grey granite cut into blocks, credited to King Rajasimha. Olakaneswar temple is a Shiva temple built around 1200 years back.

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Mamallapuram Dance Festival, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mahabalipuram Dance Festival featuring performances of Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odisi other dance forms for 3 weeks in January month.

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Crocodile Bank, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Situated 15 km from Mahabalipuram, 40 Km from Chennai, Crocodile Bank, one of the largest reptile zoo in world spread in 8.5 acres, is home to 2500 reptiles.

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Alamparai Fort, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Alamparai Fort given to the french but when they got defeated in 1760 by the British, enjoy this fort on boat by the local fishermen assisting the tourists.

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Covelong Beach, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Kovalam beach located on the Coast of Bay of Bengal nearby Covelong beach, Chennai. It was earlier a port town developed by the Nawab of Carnatic.

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Sculpture Museum, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Elaborate collection of sculptures and images of god and goddesses of Hindu mythology. There are more than 3,000 sculptures can be found in this museum.

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Mamallapuram Lighthouse, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

This Circular masonry tower made of Natural stone, and stands next to the India's oldest lighthouse built around 640 AD by Pallava King Mahendra Pallava.

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Mahabalipuram Beach

Quick facts of Mahabalipuram Beach

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Mahabalipuram Beach, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

18 Other Major Attractions in Mahabalipuram

Five Rathas, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Arjunas Penance, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sadras, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Tiger Caves, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

India Seashell Museum, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Krishnas Butter Ball, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Krishna Cave Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Varaha Cave Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mahishasuramardini Cave, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Ganesh Ratha Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Olakkannesvara Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mamallapuram Dance Festival, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Crocodile Bank, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Alamparai Fort, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Covelong Beach, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sculpture Museum, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mamallapuram Lighthouse, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

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Mahabalipuram Beach

Quick facts of Mahabalipuram Beach

Accessability:

Mahabalipuram Beach, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

18 Other Major Attractions in Mahabalipuram

Five Rathas, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Arjunas Penance, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sadras, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Tiger Caves, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

India Seashell Museum, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Krishnas Butter Ball, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Krishna Cave Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Varaha Cave Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mahishasuramardini Cave, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Ganesh Ratha Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Olakkannesvara Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mamallapuram Dance Festival, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Crocodile Bank, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Alamparai Fort, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Covelong Beach, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Sculpture Museum, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Mamallapuram Lighthouse, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

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