Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
Saint Thomas Mount is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mugalivakkam, 43km from Mahabalipuram.
Saint Thomas Mount is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 43,795, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Saint Thomas Mount 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 Saint Thomas Mount to your route.
St. Thomas Garrison Church (also called St. Thomas English Garrison Church) is one of the oldest churches in the St. Thomas Mount area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Church was built by the British government at the request of the army officers in the area in 1830. The church wasRead more
constructed with bomb-proof roof and rust-proof iron railings, and most of the materials for the construction were imported from Britain. It is located in the foothills of St. Thomas Mount and named after St. Thomas, one of the twelve apostles who resided at the place during his final years.
St. Thomas English Garrison Church is a working church with hourly prayer and daily services and follows the Protestant Christian tradition. In modern times, it is under the dominion of Diocese of Madras of the Church of South India. The Church is declared as a heritage monument under the Chennai Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Saint Thomas Mount is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 13.0033 latitude, 80.1961 longitude.
Saint Thomas Mount has a population of approximately 43,795 people, making it a town in India.
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2 notable places 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.
23 km · about 25 min 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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