Destination · Tamil Nadu

Mahabalipuram

4.7 (142 reviews)
Overview

About Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram pairs UNESCO-listed shore temples with a working fishing-town coastline.

Best time: November to February, avoiding the coastal summer heat Tamil Nadu From ₹3,299 / person
See & Explore

Top attractions

  • The Shore Temple
  • Pancha Rathas monolithic temples
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Popular packages

Mahabalipuram Heritage Day Trip

₹3,299 / person

A guided day trip through the shore temples.

  • Return transport
  • Guided heritage walk
  • Entry fees included
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Experiences

Things to do

  • A guided heritage walk through the temple complex
Eat & Drink

Local food to try

  • Fresh seafood at beachfront shacks
Combine Your Trip

Nearby places

  • Pondicherry
Before You Go

Travel tips

  • Visit the Shore Temple early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes, it is commonly done as a day trip from Chennai, and as a weekend trip from Bangalore.

Trotter Stories

Reviews from past trips

The Kudremukh sunrise trek was so well organised — pickup, food, pacing, all sorted. Easily doing this again with Bharat Trails.

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Rhea KamathSunrise Trek, Kudremukh

Booked the Coorg long weekend for our team. Loved that the corporate add-ons were handled separately and did not feel bolted on.

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Arjun MehtaCorporate Offsite, Coorg

Did the South Goa beach escape as a couple's trip. Quiet stays, good food recs, zero crowd-chasing. Exactly what we wanted.

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Sneha & VikramCouple Delight, South Goa
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