Mahabalipuram Beach Travel Guide
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Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Shore Temple
Witness fine Pallavan architecture and ornate shrines to Hindu gods at this gorgeous seaside temple, which is at its most beautiful at sunset.
Pancha Pandava Rathas
Study the religious carvings and decorated roofs of these five exquisite monoliths, which are testament to the ingenuity of Pallavan masonry.
Mahishasuramardini Cave
Enjoy an outing to Mahishasuramardini Cave during your stay in Mahabalipuram. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
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Other neighbourhoods around Mahabalipuram Beach
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
Tambaram
While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shirdi Sai Baba Temple and Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet.
Thoraipakkam
The restaurants and sporting events are a few reasons travellers visit Thoraipakkam. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Neelankarai Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are a few top sights nearby.
Chromepet
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Thirunallar Temple.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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- Mamallapuram Beach
- Shore Temple
- Five Rathas
- Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Mumu Surf Shop
- Sculpture Museum
- Mahishasuramardini Cave
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- MGM Dizzee World
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- ECR Beach
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Muttukadu Boat House
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Tamil Nadu Police Academy
- Mahindra Research Valley
- VGP Snow Kingdom
- DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
- ISKCON Chennai
- Gateway Office Park
- Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest
- Mayajaal Multiplex
- Gleneagles Global Health City
- Varadharaja Perumal Temple
- Tiger Cave
- Cholamandal Artists' Village
- B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute Of Science & Technology
- Arjuna's Penance
- Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
- Descent Of The Ganges
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