Top 14 places to visit in Mahabalipuram

Mamallapuram (or Mahabalipuram) is a famous tourist spot in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is on the Coromandel Coast, on the Bay of Bengal, and is known for its beautifully carved temples and rock-cut caves. It was changed from Mahabalipuram to Mamallapuram because it was once the home of the famous demon king Mahabali. The Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most well-known sights. The Crocodile Bank is also home to many beautiful crocodile and alligator species.

Arjuna's penance

The vast rock relief called Arjuna's Penance is in Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the biggest penance in the world. This place is popular with tourists, academics, and historians interested in India's cultural history. It's also famous as the "Descent of the Ganges" because it shows one or both of these critical events in Hindu mythology. Arjuna's penance is one of the places to visit in Mahabalipuram.

Crocodile & Snake Bank

From Mahabalipuram, it takes 14 km to get to the Crocodile Bank. The Crocodile & Snake Bank is a must-visit place during the Mahabalipuram tour packages. Many crocodiles and alligators live there, some from Africa and India. The open pools where they live are meant to look like their natural habitat. The Crocodile Conservation Center is what most people come to see when they go to Crocodile Bank. There is also a snake farm in this area. These are the places where antivenom is made. A lot of people come to see how the venom is taken out.

Ganesha Ratha Mahabalipuram

The Ganesh Rath came into existence during the reign of Mahendravarman I. It is a great example of an Indian building made from a single rock from the late seventh century. The building used to hold a Shivalinga and was dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Linga was later taken down, and the temple is now dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The Ganesha Rath is another must-visit place during the Mahabalipuram tour packages.

Kovalam Beach

People from all over the world visit Kovalam beach in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district. It is safe, clean, and sanitary and has many services and things to do. Kovalam Beach is one of the places to visit in Mahabalipuram. The beach, which used to be called Covelong Beach, is in the district of Kanchipuram, in a small fishing village called Covelong.

Krishna's Butter Ball

During the Mahabalipuram tour packages, Krishna’s Butter Ball is an inspiring place to see. Krishna's butterball is a huge granite boulder 6 meters tall and 5 meters wide and weighs more than 250 tons. People say this strange thing in Mahabalipuram has been in the same place for more than 1200 years. Seven elephants were hired to try to move it at one point, but they failed. People think the rock is a piece of stolen butter that God dropped.

Mahabalipuram beach

Mahabalipuram beach is one of the best places to visit in Mahabalipuram. Mamallapuram is another name for Mahabalipuram Beach. It is 58 km from Chennai, which is in Tamil Nadu. Some rock statues are on the beach, on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Along the beautiful stretch of beach, there is golden sand. The beach is also known for its caves, chariots, and churches. Surfers and people who love to swim will have a great time at the beach.

Mandapam caves Mahabalipuram

People love to visit Krishna Mandapam because it has beautiful caves and paintings on rocks that show the area's rich history. In addition, it is the biggest of the rock-cut caves in Mahabalipuram. The temple was built around the middle of the seventh century and is a shrine to Lord Krishna. A must-visit place during the Mahabalipuram tour packages. Mahabalipuram has ten cave churches like this one. It is the oldest and one of them. Lord Krishna lifting the whole Govardhan mountain to protect people from heavy rain is the most beautiful scene carved here.

Mudaliar Kuppam Mahabalipuram

Mudaliar Kuppam is a village on the coast of Tamil Nadu. It is in the Kanchipuram district. There is a beautiful beach here that you can visit. In your Mahabalipuram Tour Package, you should visit the beach and many other beautiful natural and artificial spots. In Mudaliar Kuppam, you can see several old churches. Lord Shiva is the primary God of most of the shrines. Besides that, Mudaliar Kuppam is an excellent spot to unwind. 

Pancha Rathas of Mahabalipuram

The Pancha Ratha is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Mahabalipuram. The Five Rathas, also called Panch Rathas, are a great group of rock temples. They are great examples of how Dravidian-style buildings have changed over time. The shape of these buildings is like a pagoda, and they look like Buddhist monasteries and shrines. The great poem Mahabharata is linked to the rathas. Draupadi's Ratha is the first Ratha next to the main gate. The Dharamraja Yudhistar's Rath is the biggest of the Five Rathas.

Sculpture Museum Mahabalipuram

As the name says, the Sculpture Museum at Mahabalipuram has sculptures of many Hindu gods and goddesses from mythology. It is a massive group of sculptures—over 3000 of them. The stone, wood, brass, and cement sculptures are intricately carved and have stories and historical meanings written on them. You can also find some monolithic figures, Rathas, sculptured reliefs, and miniatures. It is a beautiful place to visit in Mahabalipuram. It has beautiful carvings. 

Shore temple

Shore Temple is one of the oldest South Indian temples, and it was built in the Dravidian style. It was built in the 7th century and showed how the royal family of the Pallava dynasty liked to live. Remember to miss the shore temple during the Mahabalipuram Tour Package. The work of the temple is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. It is in Mahabalipuram, on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, and is one of the most photographed places in India.

Thirukalukundram

Thirukalukundram is another good place to visit in Mahabalipuram. The small town is in the state of Tamil Nadu. People know the area for its beautiful holy buildings. Aside from the shrines, Thirukalukundram also has some gorgeous scenery. This building is also famous as the Mayan building. The temple is a shrine for Lord Vishnu. The temple is thought to have been built during the Pallava era.

Tiger Caves Mahabalipuram

Tigers Caves, on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, has been a leisure area for a long time. Locals go there to relax after hiking five kilometres from Mahabalipuram to this beautiful place outside of town. No real tigers are in the caves, even though that's what their name means. An image of Goddess Durga sitting on top of these tigers is one of the most exciting things about the caves. The tiger's cave is worth visiting during the Mahabalipuram Tour Package.

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a protected place that covers 30 hectares in Kancheepuram. Around 40,000 different kinds of birds from all over the world visit this sanctuary every year on their way north or south. November to March is the best time to visit because you can see local and migratory birds building and caring for their nests. The Vedanthangal sanctuary is the best place to visit in Mahabalipuram to relax and enjoy.