General Information
World famous for its shore temples, Mahabalipuram, was the second capital
of the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram. 58 kilometres from Madras on the Bay of
Bengal, this tiny sea side village of Mahabalipuram, is set in a boulder
strewn landscape.
State Name
Tamil Nadu
Distance from Major Cities
Chennai >> 58 kms, Pakshithirtham >> 16 kms, Kanchipuram >>
65 kms.
Weather / Climate
Summer : 35 - 19 Winter : 35 - 19
Other Name of City
Mamallapuram
Population
12049
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism, Islam Christianity
Language
Tamil and English
Cuisine
both for the vegetarians as well as the non-vegetarians, though most food
in Tamil Nadu consists of grains, lentils, rice and vegetables. Spices are
added to give a distinctive taste.
Restaurants
Hotel Fisherman’s Cove Hotel Madurai Ashok (Ashok GroupQuality Inn MGM
Beach Resort
Temples
The shore temple, Sthalasayana Perumal Temple
Monuments
The shore temple, Arjuna's penance, five rathas, Mahishamardhani and
Adivaraha mandapas, Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, Crocodile Bank
,Tirukalukundram
Other Attractions
Mahabalipuram Dance festival
Wildlife
Eravikulam National Park
Excursions
Pakshithirtham ( 16 kms), Kanchipuram ( 65 kms).
Area
8 sq km
Shopping
THimalayan Handicraft emporium Poompuhar ,,Kashmiri shops
Things To Buy
carved images of Hindu Gods in soft stone or wood. Decorative articles made
from sea shellsHimalayan Handicraft emporium
GOI Tourist Office
Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourist Office, Jawan Bhavan, Opp. Head Post
Office, Thanjavur-1. Phone: 230984 Tourist Information Centre, Hotel Tamil
Nadu Complex, Gandhiji Road, Thanjavur.1
Best Season
October to March
