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Mahabalipuram, India Tourism

Mahabalipuram Tourism

Just 45 minutes out of the city, the East Coast Road first stops at the historic town of Mahabalipuram. The 7th century erstwhile port city is famous for its rock-cut shore temples. A lone lighthouse on a hill watches over a group of temples below. Mahabalipuram also has some great cafes that serve good sea food. A backpacker’s delight, one can find cheap accommodations and plenty of activities.
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Mahabalipuram weather essentials

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May
96°F 35°C
80°F 26°C
2 in 4 cm
Jun
95°F 35°C
80°F 26°C
3 in 7 cm
Jul
92°F 33°C
78°F 25°C
5 in 12 cm
Aug
91°F 32°C
78°F 25°C
5 in 14 cm
Sep
90°F 32°C
77°F 25°C
6 in 16 cm
Oct
85°F 29°C
74°F 23°C
15 in 37 cm
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“Overview of Mamallapuram” Frommer's
“Temples Where Gods Come to Life” New York Times (free registration required)
“The Temples of Tamil Nadu” Travel + Leisure
“Mahabalipuram, India” Passport Newsletter
“Mahabalipuram” TravelLady
“Exceptional, underrated Indian attractions” msnbc.msn.com / Forbes Traveler
Web Comments from Travellers (4)
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“Mamallapuram Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
“Pancha Pandava” VirtualTourist.com
“Arjuna's Penance” VirtualTourist.com
“Krishna's Butterball” VirtualTourist.com

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Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
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The Wharf, Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay
The Wharf, Radisson BLU Resort Temple Bay
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Pancha Pandava Rathas
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Monuments at Mahabalipuram
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