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Beach Tour of Mahabalipuram Tamilnadu
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This
virgin land of Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram nestling on the shore of Bay of
Bengal is one of the finest beaches in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Located at a distance of 60-km south of Chennai, it attracts thousands of
tourists from all across the globe.
Beach Activities & Attractions
Tourists from all over the world come to this beautiful beach for a
memorable holiday experience. The attractive rock cut temples of the Pallava
and the Chola dynasty symbolise the rich cultural heritage of the region.
There are the famous Shore Temple, rathas(chariots), Arjuna's Penance and
some other monuments that will allure tourists for its architectural beauty.
Also one can visit the crocodile farm and the school of art and sculptures
that are worth visiting. The annual dance festival held at Mahabalipuram
every year by the Department of Tourism of the Government of Tamil Nadu is
another huge draw for tourists and travellers.
Ideal Time
The
climate of Mahabalipuram remains hot throughout the year with an average
temperature difference between 35 and 19 degrees C. The most suitable time
for a pleasurable Mahabalipuram beach tour is between the months of
November and February. It is advisable to avoid visiting this place during
monsoon.
Beach Hotels & Resorts
Accommodation is easily available in several beach resorts and hotels
ranging from luxury to budget class. Some of the prominent resorts near the
Mahabalipuram beach are the Ideal Beach Resort, the Golden Sun Beach Resort
and the Silver Sand Beach Resort. There are many others to suit your budgets
and needs.
Reaching the Beach
Mahabalipuram Beach Tour in India -
The port city is easily accessible from all parts of South India and is
also well connected by air, rail and road networks. The Chennai
International Airport is the nearest one that has frequent flights to some
of the important destinations in India and the world. The nearest railheads
are at Chengalpattu(28km) and Chennai(58km). Mahabalipuram is also well
linked to Pondicheri, Kanchipuram, Chennai and some other major destinations
of South India by express bus services. One can also hire a taxi from
Chennai to reach Mahabalipuram.
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