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)

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Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai

Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai

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Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

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Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company

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Mahabalipuram walking tour by certified travel company
Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram

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Heritage Tour to Mahabalipuram
Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

Village Tour around Mahabalipuram

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Village Tour around Mahabalipuram
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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 herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.

A historical building with a dome and columns, viewed through a circular frame.
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Nungambakkam

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

A temple with intricate carvings and multiple domes.

Mylapore Tiruvallikk

Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Chennai Citi Center Mall while you're exploring the area.

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 Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide

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