"Must See" Indian Heritage

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Group of Monuments, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

This group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva.


Monument Information
Approach
  • Nearest Airport: Chennai
  • Nearest Railway Station: Chengalpattu Junction
  • Nearest Bus Station: Mahabalipuram
Weather
  • Summers: Max Temperature- 35ºC
  • Winters : Min Temperature- 25 ºC
  • Monsoon : Avg Rainfall- 1219 mm
  • Best Season to visit : Throughout the year
Opening Hours
  • Sunrise - Sunset
Facilities available at monument
  • Signages
  • Drinking water facilities
  • Toilets for Ladies & Gentleman
  • Dustbins
  • Ramps and wheel chairs
  • Visitor circulation pathways
  • Brochure/ guidebook
  • Publication counter
  • Cloak room
Any Museum attached with the Monument
  • No
Accommodation Near the Monument
Location Along with Other "Must See" Monuments
Streat View in 360o
Ticket Value
  • Indian Visitors: Total Rs.40/-(Cash), Rs.35/-(Online) per head
  • Citizen of SAARC and BIMSTEC countries:Total Rs.40/-(Cash), Rs.35/-(Online) per head
  • Other Foreign Visitors: Total Rs.600/-(Cash), Rs.550/-(Online) per head
  • Ticket with Facilities: Rs. 850/-
  • Book Online Entry Ticket
Contact Details
  • Shri AMV Subramanyam
  • Superintending Archaeologist Chennai Circle
    Phone- 91-44-25670396-97, 25679332(T-f), 8236252045
    E-mail: circlechennai[dot]asi[at]gov[dot]in, circleche[dot]asi[at]gmail[dot]com
 

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