Top 5 Ancient Ruins in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

March 7, 2022 Malia Yoakum

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.
Restaurants in Mahabalipuram

1. Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram India
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4.5 based on 1,684 reviews

Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Many interesting rock-cut temples and giant open-air reliefs from the 7th and 8th centuries.

Reviewed By 369gillianj - Clitheroe, United Kingdom

Beautiful beach side setting, lovely village with good shops and restaurants, and so many amazing things to see - ancient rock carvings, cave-like temples hewn from granite, beautiful shore temple, lovely old working lighthouse and gravity-defying Krishna's Butterball Boulder! All within easy walking distance - a real treasure trove.

2. Krishna Mandapam

Mahabalipuram India +91 81222 33900 http://www.tripgo.co.in
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4.5 based on 145 reviews

Krishna Mandapam

Reviewed By Trvelly

Mammalapuram,(Mahabalipuram) has a lot to offer, which would pave way to the history/civilisation and a lot more to think. When you are here you forget your time and go on to memories. Great place to see all the Sculptures and do visit the temple inside the mandapam

3. Mahishasura Rock

Shore Temple Rd Fisherman Colony, Mahabalipuram India
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Mahishasura Rock

4. Tiger Cave

Mahabalipuram 603104 India +91 81222 33700
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4.0 based on 88 reviews

Tiger Cave

Reviewed By Vineethkcm - Chennai (Madras), India

Tiger cave is a wonderful rock-cut cave where the carved shapes of horses, tigers, and elephants amaze us. A must watch place in the evenings. A beautiful beach is near by.

5. Raya Gopura

Mamallapuram Hill, Mahabalipuram India http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/249
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3.5 based on 32 reviews

Raya Gopura

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