Mahabalipuram that was formerly known as Mamallapuram is one of the most frequented tourism destinations in Tamilnadu, a province in India. The place is just 55 Kilometers off Chennai, the capital city of Tamilnadu and forms a major excursion destination around it. In fact, Mahabalipuram along with Chennai and Kanchipuram forms the famous 'Golden Tourism Triangle' ashore Coromandel Coast.
Day 1: Visit Mahabalipuram for admiring Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Tiger Cave and Krishna's Butter Ball.
Distance from major cities | |
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Chennai | 55 kms |
Kanchipuram | 65 kms |
Pondicherry | 95 kms |
How to reach there | |
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Chennai is the nearest airport from Mahabalipuram. |
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The nearest railway station is at Chengalpattu, around 29 km away from Mahabalipuram. |
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Mahabalipuram is connected with good network of roads to all nearby cities of Tamil Nadu. |