Mahabalipuram Tour Packages

Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is a historical town in Chengalpattu district in Tamil Nadu. The town is best known for its 7th and 8th-century group of rock-cut monuments. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of most popular tourist sites in India. Mahabalipuram was one of the prominent port cities during the reign of the Pallava kingdom. The iconic town was named after Mamalla, popularly known as Pallava King Narasimhavarman I. Apart from its economic prosperity, Mahabalipuram is famous for housing a group of royal monuments, of which many carved out of some living rocks; rock-cut Rathas temples (temples in the form of chariots), Mandapas (cave sanctuaries in temples), the Shore Temple (dedicated to lord Shiva), and more. Visiting this place gives you discover a new version of the ancient glory of Indian rock-cut/monolithic architecture.

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Best Time To Visit

Mahabalipuram is a year-round tourist destination; however one can schedule the tour according to convenient weather conditions. Here is a month wise break of the local season.

Summer

Late March marks the beginning of summer in Mahabalipuram with an average temperature of 24°-35°C.

Monsoon

The period between June to September constitutes the monsoon season in Mahabalipuram. The region witnesses heavy monsoon shower during the monsoon months. The average temperature remains 26°-35°C.

Winter

November marks the onset of winter in the temple town and lasts until the late of February. The average temperature fluctuates between 30°C-23°C during winters.

How To Reach

By Air

Chennai Airport is the nearest airport to Mahabalipuram, located 58 km away from the temple town. One can reach there by booking a private cab from the airport.

By Road

Mahabalipuram is well-accessible by road with the rest of Tamil Nadu. Public and private buses are available for the temple town from places like Chennai, Pondicherry, Kanchipuram, etc.

By Rail

Chengalpattu Junction is the nearest railway station to Mahabalipuram. It offers several trains from Chennai and various parts of Tamil Nadu. The junction point is located 29 km from Mahabalipuram.