ancient ruins
Mahabalipuram
A UNESCO coastal town with 7th-century Pallava rock-cut temples, monolithic rathas, and the famous Shore Temple facing the Bay of Bengal.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Ālappākkam is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Singapperumālkovil, 22km from Mahabalipuram.
Ālappākkam is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 9,404, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ālappākkam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ālappākkam to your route.
Chengalpattu, previously known as Chingleput or Chengalpet, is a town in Chennai metropolitan area and the headquarters of Chengalpattu district of the state Tamil Nadu, India. The town is located near the industrial and IT hub. It is the headquarters of the district and is 56 kilometres (35 mi) away from the stateRead more
capital, Chennai on the National Highway 45.
It is an important commercial center. It has a medical college and other colleges affiliated with the University of Madras.
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Ālappākkam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.6760 latitude, 79.9954 longitude.
Ālappākkam has a population of approximately 9,404 people, making it a town in India.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
A UNESCO coastal town with 7th-century Pallava rock-cut temples, monolithic rathas, and the famous Shore Temple facing the Bay of Bengal.
22 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
India's original permanent racing circuit, opened 1990 outside Chennai, where most Indian racing drivers learned their craft. A tight 3.7km layout that still runs the national championship.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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