Mahabalipuram is categorised as Heritage / Beachside
Reasons to Visit
- Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) is a seaside heritage getaway situated 60 km south Chennai on the famous East Coast Road.
- Mahabalipuram monuments built largely between the 7th and the 9th century and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Mahabalipuram is one of the 10 most visited places by overseas tourists to India.
- Mahabalipuram is also a popular ex-Chennai weekend getaway (For individuals and corporate) and a place where locals visit for a day picnic on Sundays.
- For a typical tourist on a full south India Itinerary this could be a good end point to relax for a few days by the beach and then go back ex-Chennai.
- Dakshinachitra, a craft village near Mahabalipuram is visited a lot by overseas guests and besides the beach and the shore temple attracts most guests for a longer stay.
Know It
- On a weekend it’s full of locals who throng the beaches and a few restaurants. On a weekday you only see overseas guests (Mostly from Europe and America). Mahabalipuram mirrors typical destinations within India, which has for long been a favorite for overseas guests and now gotten popular with local tourists and corporates.
Recommendations
- Destinations in Tamil Nadu for the Holiday Traveller"Mahabalipuram (60 kms from Chennai) is a beachside destination and known for its Shore Temple and heritage monuments. Mahabalipuram is popular for a stopover for 1 night before moving on."
- Beach Getaways in Pondicherry and Tamilnadu"A popular ex-Chennai (60 kms) beach getaway (For individuals and corporates) and a place where locals visit for a day picnic on Sundays"
- Heritage Destinations of Tamil Nadu"Mahabalipuram is renowned for its shore temple and monuments around it which were built largely between the 7th and the 9th century and are classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Chennai (60 kms), Pondicherry (100 kms), Tirupati (173 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Chengalpattu (29 kms), Chennai (60 kms), Kanchipuram (66 kms)
- Mahabalipuram is an Ex-Chennai / Ex-Trichy / Ex-Bangalore / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Mysore / Ex-Trichur Getaway
Mahabalipuram
has
12
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
| Category | Count |
| Standard | 1 |
| Mid-segment | 1 |
| Premium | 6 |
| Luxury | 4 |
| Type of Hotels | Count |
| Hotel | 2 |
| Resort | 10 |
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7 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Mahabalipuram
| Category | Count |
| Getaway (1-3 nights) | 1 |
| Short Break (4-6 nights) | 1 |
| Holiday (7 or more) | 5 |
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Getaway
- Mahabalipuram Getaway (2 Nights)
Short Break
- Pondicherry with Mahabalipuram (5 Nights)
Holiday
- A week with Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Heritage (7 Nights)
- Best of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Heritage with Kodaikanal (8 Nights)
- Picturesque South with Goa (21 Nights)
- South India Coastal Explorer (12 Nights)
- Total Temple Heritage Circuit of Tamil Nadu (10 Nights)
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Mahabalipuram has 4 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup/Drop between Chennai Airport and Mahabalipuram | Rs. 3778 |
Day Sightseeing
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Mahabalipuram Day visit and back | Rs. 3778 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Pickup/Drop between Chennai Central Railway Station and Mahabalipuram | Rs. 3778 |
| Pickup/Drop between Chennai Egmore Railway Station and Mahabalipuram | Rs. 3778 |
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Mahabalipuram
has
20
Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.
| Category | Count |
| Experience | 12 |
| Guide Services | 2 |
| Walking Tours | 6 |
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Experience
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| A day in the Countryside | Rs. 10000 |
| A Spicy Trail through Colonial Chennai | Rs. 12000 |
| A Trail Full of Spices | Rs. 8500 |
| A Trail through Chennai’s Culture | Rs. 8500 |
| A Trail through Chennai’s dance saga | Rs. 9000 |
| A Trail through Colonial Era | Rs. 5500 |
| A Trail through South Indian Culture | Rs. 8000 |
| A Trail through the History of Chennai | Rs. 6000 |
| History, Dance and Bazaar Trail | Rs. 13000 |
| Spice and History Trail | Rs. 12000 |
| Trail through Chennai’s Culture and Cuisine | Rs. 10000 |
| Trail through Chennai’s History, Customs and Dance Form | Rs. 13000 |
Guide Services
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| Audio Guide for Chennai | Rs. 250 |
| Audio Guide for Mahabalipuram | Rs. 250 |
Walking Tours
| Services | Rates Starting From |
| A Trail full of Mysteries | Rs. 3500 |
| A Trail of Jewels | Rs. 5000 |
| A walk through Mylapore | Rs. 3500 |
| The Bazaars of Georgetown | Rs. 3500 |
| Walk through Chennai’s Christian History | Rs. 3500 |
| Walk through Colonial Chennai | Rs. 3500 |
9 Travel Ideas listed for Mahabalipuram. Click here for reviewing them.
Destination Ideas
- East Coast Road (ECR) Experience
- Mahabalipuram Getaway
- Mahabalipuram Heritage Getaway
Stay Ideas
- Chariot Beach Resort – A Premium Beach getaway
- Fishermens’ Cove – A Luxury Beach Escape
- Fishermens’ Cove – A Spa Getaway
- Temple Bay – A Luxury Beach Resort experience
- Temple Bay – Spa Getaway
Festivals linked to Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu)- Mamallapuram Dance Festival
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