About Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, brings together rock-cut sanctuaries, sculpted reliefs and the Shore Temple beside the Bay of Bengal. The monuments make more sense as a group, with a guide connecting their stories and the ambition of their Pallava builders. Beyond the Usual pairs the visit with a coastal night before continuing to Pondicherry.
Best time to visit: November to February for cooler sightseeing, allowing for coastal rain. Visit exposed monuments early in the day.
Worth arranging
- The Shore Temple against the coastal sky
- The great relief known as Arjuna’s Penance
- The Five Rathas and the town’s continuing stone-carving craft
Journeys that visit here
Routes through Mahabalipuram.
Beyond the Usual
A luxury journey through Tamil Nadu and Chettinad · 12 days · Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Chettinad, Madurai
11 nights · From $7,999
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