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Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Explore a captivating slice of ancient history that's a must-visit for history enthusiasts. Transport yourself to bygone eras, reminiscent of school days spent studying these wonders in history books. Witnessing the intricate carvings, it's awe-inspiring to think that people from those times, devoid...
4.60 (10.9K reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)
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Mahabalipuram Shore Temple
Hindu temple
One of India's oldest structural temples, this Hindu place of worship looks over the Bay of Bengal.
4.60 (7.9K reviews) (~2.52 km from centre)
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Mani Tourist Guide - Mamallapuram
Tour agency
👍👍 Mani is the best tourist guide we have ever had. He is from the area and very well informed and certified. He is patient and covers good ground at a relaxing pace. To top it all, he is a great photographer :) So hard to find a better package…
5.00 (191 reviews) (~1.59 km from centre)
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Arulmigu Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple
Hindu temple
Ancient temple dedicated to Vishnu & famed for its painted stone statues & scenic shore location.
4.60 (2.1K reviews) (~1.84 km from centre)
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Arjuna's Penance
Historical landmark
Landmark attraction featuring an ancient sculpture carved into boulders with intricate detail.
4.60 (1.9K reviews) (~1.82 km from centre)
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Krishna's Butter Ball
Tourist attraction
Offbeat tourist attraction featuring a massive granite boulder perched on a downhill slope.
4.50 (23.5K reviews) (~1.79 km from centre)
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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Monument
World Heritage-listed, shoreline, stone temple complex dating from the 7th–8th centuries.
4.50 (6.5K reviews) (~2.46 km from centre)
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Varaha Cave
Historical place
Cave temple & UNESCO World Heritage Site with intricate life-sized sculptures, frescoes & columns.
4.70 (350 reviews) (~1.78 km from centre)
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Descent of the Ganga River (Arjuna's Penance)
Historical landmark
Huge, ancient rock relief with ornate carvings of gods, people & elephants on 2 granite boulders.
4.60 (595 reviews) (~1.81 km from centre)
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Mahabalipuram Beach
Beach
Unassuming, sandy beach featuring swimming, surfing & views of the 8th-century Shore Temple.
4.40 (6.1K reviews) (~2.13 km from centre)
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Mamallapuram Light House
Tourist attraction
Compact museum displaying historic lighthouse & maritime equipment, as well as models of ships.
4.40 (4.9K reviews) (~1.71 km from centre)
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Mahishasura Rock
Archaeological site
👍👍 This is probably the most secret and most neglected archaeological sculpture in Mahabalipuram. This rock is one of the best attractions in Mahabalipuram. This lion face rock is sculpted to attract tourists from all over the world to know about the Pallava dynasty. The Mahishasura Rock is located in...
4.50 (454 reviews) (~2.49 km from centre)
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Ganesha Ratha
Hindu temple
Intricate exterior carvings adorn this Hindu temple cut from pink granite in the 7th century.
4.60 (249 reviews) (~1.79 km from centre)
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Krishna Mandapam
Monument
Ancient, colonnaded temple carved from rock with bas-reliefs illustrating legends of Lord Krishna.
4.60 (232 reviews) (~1.79 km from centre)
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India Seashell Museum
Museum
Collection of approximately 40,000 seashells & marine fossils from around the world.
4.30 (9.5K reviews) (~1.44 km from centre)
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Olakkannesvara Temple
Historical place
Dravidian-style temple dating to circa the 8th century AD & decorated with stone carvings.
4.60 (201 reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)
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Searock Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Lively hangout with a full range of drinks as well as a seafood-heavy menu of Indian & Chinese grub.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.4K reviews) (~2.45 km from centre)
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Mahabalipuram.org
Tourist attraction
👍👍 It was an awesome experience to visit Mahabalipuram, great place great work on rock and stones. Clean beaches and temples are made up of single rocks, following places I visited 1.Pancha Rathas 2. Mahisasumardini caves 3. Mahabalipuram light house 4. Arjunas Penance 5. Krishnas Butter ball 6.Shore...
4.50 (247 reviews) (~2.09 km from centre)
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Nassaa Museum (Dinosaurs Museum)
Museum of zoology
👍👍 Dinosaur Museum is very attractive and impressive. Very good place to visit on a weekends especially for kids and children's will enjoy well. They have installed sensor sound and movements on each creatures and it occurs on a interval of minute gap. We can witness many kids enjoyed a lot and scared...
4.30 (1K reviews) (~1.44 km from centre)
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Tourist guide agency mamallapuram
Tour operator
👍👍 The best guide, who take us to magical places to see the beauty of this region. He explain us everything about history and life in Mamallapuram. Mr Santosh was so excellent that we decided to go for another tour - countryside (village) tour with him.. It was extraordinary experience to see how peop...
5.00 (78 reviews) (~2.16 km from centre)
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