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Overview
60 km away from Chennai, this ancient port city of Mahabalipuram is a visual marvel that offers awe-striking views, rock-cut architecture and all-embracing carvings that are sure to refresh your soul.
Suggested Duration - 3 to 4 hours
What To Expect?
Magnificent ocean-facing monuments from ancient India, especially the ‘Shore Temples’ (temples made of stone), ‘The Descent of the Ganges’ (giant rocks with intricate carvings) and the ‘Pancha Rathas’ (chariots of the Pandavs).
Tips
- ASI experts have an excavation site at the place and are happy to host visitors, especially children.
- October to February are the best months to visit this place.
- Don’t miss the gravity defying ‘Krishna’s Butterball’, a large boulder perched on a sloping platform.
- Catch the ‘Mahabalipuram Dance Festival’ in December and January.