Mahabalipuram
is a spectacular beach on the shores
of Bay of Bengal and is one of the finest
un-spoilt beaches in India on the coastline
of Tamil Nadu. Mahabalipuram with its
picturesque location on a rocky outcrop
between the beach and a lagoon is a
happy combination of history, good beaches,
hassle-free tourism and fabulous fish
and lobster! Famous for its Pallava
arts and culture. Despite the many visitors,
drawn by the former Pallava dynasty
town, the place is friendly, relaxed,
and the villagers are remarkably unperturbed
by their crowds of visitors.
Mahabalipuram city is rich in heritage
and is renowned for its series of charming
rathas and the spectacular carved relief
depicting Arjuna's Penance. The city
has a number of scattered rock, stone
sculptures, Monolithic Rathas (chariots)
and Temples. Besides beaches, these
monumental marvel can also be checked
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Best Attractions of the Mahabalipuram |
‘Arjuna's
Penance’ in Mahabalipuram The
world's largest bas-relief measuring
27m x 9m is the pride of Mahabalipuram.
This huge whaleback shaped rock contains
figures of Gods, Demigods, men, beasts,
birds and infact represents the entire
creation.
These are five monolithic temples, each
created in a different style. They are
also known as the "Pancha Pandava
Rathas", and the four of the Rathas
are supposed to have scooped out of
a single rock formation.
Tiger's Cave, is another attraction
of Mahabalipura. Located, 4-km north
of the main monument complex. It was
an open-air theatre, where cultural
programmes are held. Though it is very
near the sea, the place is serene and
calm.
And the other, Shore Temple, is one
of the oldest temples in south India.
It belongs to the early 8th century
AD and is a good example of the first
phase of structural temples constructed
in Dravidian style. The monuments are
floodlit at night and so it is possible
to enjoy their beauty after sunset.
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Best time to Visit |
| The best time to
sun bathe, relax and unwind at the beach
of Mahabalipuram is from November to
February. At Mahabalipuram you can check
out the magnificent monuments besides
the beautiful beaches. |
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Location |
| The nearest airport
from Mahabalipuram is Chennai (Madras),
located around 60 km away. And the other,
The nearest railway station, Chengalpattu,
is around 29 km away from Mahabalipuram.
Trains for Chennai and several other
major cities in South India are available
from here. Apart from this, Mahabalipuram
/ Mamallapuram is also connected by
road to Chennai, Tirukkalikundram (Pakshithirtham),
Kanchipuram (65 km), and Pondicherry. |
| These
are some of the many beautiful, picturesque
and sandy beaches in the Tamil Nadu
in India, where you can enjoy an Incredible
India Beach Holiday. |
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