Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

Chennai

A temple with multiple tiers and a central spire, surrounded by stone pillars and a sandy ground.
A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
An ancient temple complex with tiered towers and a central courtyard.
A sandstone temple with intricate carvings, a large elephant statue, and a child in the background.
A temple with intricate carvings and large stone lion statues.

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A sandstone temple complex with intricate carvings and domed structures.

Mamallapuram Beach

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Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

Rp2.238.552
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Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

Rp1.185.756
per adult
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

Rp2.270.078
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

Rp1.024.062
per adult
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

Rp1.305.822
per adult
Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram
Pondicherry: Mahabalipuram Private Guided Tour with Pickup

Pondicherry: Mahabalipuram Private Guided Tour with Pickup

Rp3.078.009
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Pondicherry: Mahabalipuram Private Guided Tour with Pickup
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A temple with intricate architecture and a signboard.

T Nagar

Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam Temple while you're in town.

A church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.

Nungambakkam

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.

A monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Central Chennai

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

A kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Raj Bhavan are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

A detailed temple with intricate carvings and statues.

Adyar

While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.

Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

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