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Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
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What travellers are saying
- Dave & JayPrague, Czech Republic19 contributionsOutstanding experience and marvel of ancient times. The site is so well worth spending the day there and we had the most superb tour guide Mr Logananthan. His knowledge was just superb and he was great fun to spend the day with.
Don’t cut short the experience. There is so much to learn from this site.Written 3 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - SunilBengaluru, India20 contributionsThis temple was build in 721 CE. I stood there after 1400 years when it was built and it still could tell me the tale of its valour with as...Written 18 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- mohibahmed786Ranchi, India392 contributionsMarvellous
If u are interested in Ancient Architect.
It is in same campus with lots of plain ground. You would love it. Simply love it.Written 14 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Khushbu MehtaBengaluru, India2,473 contributionsU dont need to buy a ticket to view this marvel. Just walk into the road adjacent to the Group of Monuments, its a open air display for all. Its mesmerising n awe inspiring, how such carving for done thousands of years ago. I wish I knew d entire depiction, would suggest hire a guide if ur curious, Google isnt much help to know d legend. Picture perfectWritten 11 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Khushbu MehtaBengaluru, India2,473 contributionsWoah!! What an experience! How is it just standing like that on a slope, all u can do is just wonder. It was raining when we visited, that added to the whole experience. But the slope got a bit slippery so take care. U have to buy a 35/- ticket which works for all monuments in Mahabalipuram.Written 11 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Nancy PetersNew York City, NY11 contributionsThe crocodile bank is quite a nice play for nature lovers. There are hundreds of crocodiles, snakes and turtles in this conservation centre. The maintenance is pretty good.Written 17 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- srinivasan sBengaluru, India82 contributionsA must visit museum.. Mineral museum,Dino Park & Pearls museum all together ₹300 & photography₹100 they charged.. it's worth spending...we are not aware of seashells, cowries & minerals before..kids enjoyed a lot.. Dinosaur 🦖 park is so realistic .. infact our kids cried out of fear o seeing the Dino's.. Great work done by Raja Mohammad sir(A.P.J.Abdul kalam sir's nephew)..we spent 2-3 hours there..and finally shopping..In"Maya Bazaar" we bought original Pearl jewellery & many accessories..on the whole we had a wonderful experience...Written 14 April 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- SunilBengaluru, India20 contributionsi visited this place and shocked to see the beautiful sculptures. beautifully maintained and the designs are on point.Written 18 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Hooray HLondon, UK2,257 contributionsGreat view of the sea & the countryside but not worth the long journey from Chennai.
Tickets at entrance & then a spiral staircase. Beware they ask to see the ticket again at the top- whatever for? Compele time wasting. How ridiculous. I could hardly have got in through the barred windows!
Bothering me after climbing up, hot & bothered! Typical uneducated stupidity!Written 6 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Hardik SMumbai, India195 contributionsIt’s built with a thought actually it’s light house of old times and as well recent light house built by British is present.. it has built the way it depicts the lingam is in cave and it has mandap for wedding and carving of mahishasura and VishnuWritten 18 December 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Rahul2604Muzaffarpur District, India29,469 contributionsBeach with some Goa like vibes but less crowded, cleanliness is ok,have many sea facing sea food restaurants with reasonably priced,can also check fishermen arrivING and departing to sea for fishing.Sore temple is also walking from beach.Avoid strolling late night.Written 10 March 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- AURELIO LANDRIA ITALY1,068 contributionsgo to see this cave together with other beatifull caves and temples,use a complete day to see this town and it wil lbe embarassing to chose what to see and what not because of the lack of timeWritten 19 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Ol_travelblogChennai (Madras), India11 contributionsThis place has some rock carvings. There is connection to the beach where you can spend good time and to do some activities. Some shops are also available.Written 30 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Hooray HLondon, UK2,257 contributionsIt's all very nice but I would not class this as one of ndia's most important historic sites.
There was nothing here when I came in 1984. Just a few rocks & a dosa shop.Written 6 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - TravlQBengaluru, India3,775 contributionsMahabalipuram beaches: Clean, less crowded
If you are looking for a peaceful place along with serenity, please visit this place. It is located near Sea shore temple. Good way to relax and spend some time at leisureWritten 8 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mahabalipuram
- The top attractions to visit in Mahabalipuram are: See all attractions in Mahabalipuram on Tripadvisor
- The best outdoor activities in Mahabalipuram according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology
- Mahishasuramardini Cave
- Mahabalipuram Beach
- Pancha Pandava Cave
- Trimurti Cave
- The best day trips from Mahabalipuram according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram in a day from Chennai by private car with guide
- Private Tour of Mahabalipuram from Chennai by car with guide and lunch
- Mahabalipuram and Madras Crocodile bank trip from Chennai wtih Lunch,Transport
- Village Tour around Mahabalipuram
- Private Day Tour To Mahabalipuram From Chennai
- The most popular things to do in Mahabalipuram with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:See all kid friendly things to do in Mahabalipuram on Tripadvisor