Mamallapuram
Top Places to Visit
Sculpture Museum
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Sculpture Museum, East Raja Street has hundreds of sculptures in stone, wood etc.It is well worth a visit. Rs. 2 entrance fee.
Thirukadalmallai
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Thirukadalmallai, the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It was also built by Pallava King in order to safeguard the sculptures from the ocean. It is told that ... more
Five Rathas
Five Rathas (Pancha Pandava Rathas). This site contains five rathas, literally chariots, dating from the 7th century. The sculptures are complemented by some ... more
Varaha Cave
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Varaha Cave has four impressive carvings of Vishnu, Gakalakshmi, Trivikama and Durga.
Mahishamardini Cave
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Mahishamardini Cave. The central carving is of Shiva and Parvati and Murugan
Light Houses
Mahabalipuram Light House, Mada Koil St, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603...
Old and new light houses provide views across the area to the sea. There are several unfinished temples nearby, and the December 2004 tsunami exposed more ...
Top Places to Eat
The Golden Palate
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
The Golden Palate - At Hotel Mamalla Heritage, 104, East Raja Street, 044 - 27442060, 27442260, 27442360, serves excellent Indian vegetarian food. Breakfast ... more
Sri Ananda Bhavan Restaurant
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Sri Ananda Bhavan Restaurant - Right on the corner of Ottavadai Street and East Raja Street. Primarily an Indian scene but popular with Westerners too. Pure veg... more
Moonrakers Restaurant
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Moonrakers Restaurant, Othavadai St, [1]. Multi-story restaurant with eclectic decoration, listed in all the guidebooks and hence quite popular with foreign ... more
Gecko Cafe
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Gecko Cafe, Othavadai Cross, [2]. Family-run, fast, friendly and clean. Features Indian veg and non veg food as well as freshest seafood, offers an nice lake ... more
Top Shopping Places
Stone Sculptures
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Stone sculptures made by local artists. You can see them on their work (and also learn it yourself, see #Learn). You can save a lot of money if you buy ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Lattitude 49
Kovalam Road
Phone: ☎ +914427443060
Phone: ☎ +914427443060
Lattitude 49, Kovalam Road (Just at the entrance of Mamallapuram off ECR), ☎ +914427443060, [3]. 11am to 11pm. A new restaurant with white interiors serving a ... more
Coconuts
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Mamallapuram is famous for its coconuts, which are available from hawkers around all major sites.
Top Activity Places
Beach
Chill on the sandy beach
Sakthi Yoga
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Solaman at Sakthi Yoga offers 1-1/2 hour drop-in classes for Rs 150 per person. Classes are offered three times a day: 7:00, 9:00 and 16:00.
Bike Trips
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Bike trips around Tamil Nadu's countryside can be organized by travel agencies in the town.
