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Mahabalipuram Holidays

A backpackers' favorite, with a sea view and a recommended stopover if you find yourself in Chennai.

Visit Mahabalipuram

  • Unesco World Heritage
  • Park and garden
  • Nature, Adventure & Sport

Mahabalipuram: How to get there?

1hr by bus from Chennai

Mahabalipuram: See when to go?

From November to May

Mahabalipuram: For how long?

One day
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Mahabalipuram: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay
Anonymous
Travel writer
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A backpackers' favorite, with a sea view and a recommended stopover if you find yourself in Chennai.
My suggestion
Mahabalipuram is the home of sculpture, and offers numerous training courses to locals who want to learn stone work techniques.
David Debrincat
Travel writer
4

At 58km from Madras, sits the village of Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram. Situated on the shores of the Indian Ocean, it breathes peace and tranquility.

My suggestion

Towards the end of each December, it holds a big dance festival, where spectacular, traditional dancing is on show.

Anonymous
Travel writer
4

A charming fishing village on the Tamil Nadu coast in southern India.

My suggestion

Hire a bike and tour the surrounding area.

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