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Mahabalipuram — 2-day itinerary

Mahabalipuram in two days

A day-by-day plan for Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, 8 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

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2 days in Mahabalipuram

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Day 1

Day 1

Shore Temple at sunrise

Shore Temple at sunrise

Pancha Rathas

Day 1

Pancha Rathas

Five temples cut from one granite ridge in the seventh century, each in a different form — the carvers appear to have been working through the possibilities. None was finished, and the Pandava names were attached long afterwards.

Day 1

Arjuna's Penance & Krishna's Butterball

Arjuna's Penance & Krishna's Butterball

Day 1

Beach & seafood dinner

Beach & seafood dinner

Day 2

Day 2

Cave temples & lighthouse

Cave temples & lighthouse

Day 2

Stone-carving workshops

Stone-carving workshops

Day 2

Madras Crocodile Bank

Madras Crocodile Bank

Day 2

DakshinaChitra heritage village

DakshinaChitra heritage village

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Planning Mahabalipuram

How far is Mahabalipuram from Chennai?+

About 55 km down the East Coast Road, roughly 1.5 hours.

Why is Mahabalipuram famous?+

Its UNESCO-listed Pallava-era rock-cut monuments and the seaside Shore Temple.

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