Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Mahabalipuram sits on the route: 20 minutes from Tirupporūr, 48km from Madras International Circuit.
Mahabalipuram is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 15,172, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mahabalipuram 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 Mahabalipuram to your route.
Mamallapuram (also known as Mahabalipuram) is a town in Chengalpattu district in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, best known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th- and 8th-century Hindu Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. It is one of the famous tourist sites in India. The ancient name of the place isRead more
Thirukadalmallai. It is a part of Chennai Metropolitan Area. It is a satellite town of Chennai.
Mamallapuram was one of two major port cities in the Pallava kingdom. The town was named after Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, who was also known as Mamalla. Along with economic prosperity, it became the site of a group of royal monuments, many carved out of the living rock. These are dated to the 7th and 8th centuries: rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), the giant open-air rock relief the Descent of the Ganges, and the Shore Temple dedicated to Shiva. The contemporary town plan was established by the British Raj in 1827.
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Mahabalipuram is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 12.6209 latitude, 80.1933 longitude.
Mahabalipuram has a population of approximately 15,172 people, making it a town in India.
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1 notable place within an hour's 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.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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