How to Reach Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, Coastal town in Tamil Nadu, India, is known for it's rich history, cultural significance, and many attractions.

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  • Rock-cut architecture
  • Ancient architecture
  • Seashore

How to reach Mahabalipuram

Renowned for its beautifully carved temples and fascinating rock-cut caves, Mahabalipuram is a historically rich and beloved tourist destination along the stunning Coromandel Coast in Tamil Nadu.

Once the residence of the legendary demon king Mahabali, Mahabalipuram later embraced its charming name. Conveniently located near Chennai, it's easy to reach Mamallapuram by road. You can hop on a bus from Koyembedu (CMBT) or Tiruvanmiyur in Chennai and from Kanchipuram, making the journey smooth. Plus, the drive along the East Coast Road is truly a delightful experience by Indian standards!

Chennai International Airport is conveniently located just 53 km from Mamallapuram, making it the closest airhead for travellers. You’ll find a variety of flights connecting to major metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, with both non-stop and connecting options available. Once you arrive, you can easily hop into a taxi or cab right outside the airport, and they’ll take you to Mamallapuram in no time!

Mamallapuram is wonderfully accessible via Indian rail networks! The nearest railway station, is just 23 km away, making your journey to this charming town quite easy. Once you arrive, you can hop into a taxi or cab to reach Mamallapuram comfortably. If you prefer a more local experience, local buses are available just a few minutes from the Chengalpattu New Bus Terminal, ready to whisk you away to the lovely town of Mamallapuram.

You can easily reach the charming town of Mahabalipuram by taking a scenic drive along state and national highways from nearby cities like Chennai, Puducherry, Chengalpattu, and Kanchipuram. Alternatively, tourists can hop on a bus from those locations to enjoy the journey to Mamallapuram. Nestled along the famous East Coast Road (ECR), Mahabalipuram offers a delightful drive that showcases the stunning natural beauty of South India.

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    Vikrant's 7 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    I recently booked a holiday package through Travel Triangle, and here's my experience: *Hotel:* We stayed at the Khan Gufa Hotel in Bandipur, which was generally good, but there were a few issues. The hotel provided false information about the safari, which was disappointing. Also hotel rooms are not suitable to stay. *Cab & Driver:* The cab driver sent by Lee Vacations was a 20-year-old boy who was good-natured but lacked driving skills and knowledge about the locations. Moreover, the cab agency seemed greedy, which was a bit of a concern. *Service of Travel Agent:* Despite the issues, the travel agent was very nice and decent. He was always available to address our queries and managed our trip effectively, even when he had to rely on another agent due to his limited knowledge of the locations. Overall, while there were some hiccups, the agent's service and efforts to resolve issues were commendable. With a bit more attention to detail and better coordination with suppliers, Travel Triangle could provide an even better experience for its clients. *Recommendation:* While I would recommend Travel Triangle for its agent's service, I would suggest they work on improving their supplier partnerships and quality control to ensure a smoother experience for clients.

    Vikrant Gupta Ooty

    Nagarajan's 4 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    After booking travel agent not contacted. Cab driver didn’t confirm when he is coming. So one whole day was gone by travel. Hotel is good but not hygienic. Not suitable for child with care of hygienic. Black thunder trip was good.

    Nagarajan S Madurai

    Jay's 3 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    Hotel Breakfast was not good. No proper Management and seems lack of Man power. Network Issue in the room. Coonoor was not covered and Iternary should have been shared to Driver. It seems there was no proper communication provided to the Driver regarding hotel and Iternary. Overall it was okay.

    JAY SABNANI

    Peenaz's 6 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    Hotels - Raisana was near and clean. Roopa hotel was well managed but it wasn't well managed but the food at their restaurant had a lot of soda in their fitters. We informed this there too. For the third stay we expected a deluxe stay and because of some miscommunication we ended in a lodge type place though an alternative was given to us but our mood was spoilt since we were expecting better for the price. We were kept in some lodging residency type of thing. Cab and driver - the drivers skills were good and he was experiencing but the car was old and broken. Firstly he outright refused to take us to all the places mentioned in the itinerary. The car's front seat was broken, back seat was coming out. The car needs maintenance. Service - I felt outsmarted by the travel agent twice and the mistake is mine that I trusted blindly. These two bad instances made me have a bad opinion. For the price I paid my stays except for the first one were pathetic

    Peenaz Mavalwala Nagpur

    Richard's 3 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    Hotel is not good, and my trip package is very high, after the my trip I realised

    Richard Rohan Bengaluru

    Mrmohanty's 3 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    no communication between travel agent and driver for last day

    Mrmohanty

    Manank's 4 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    All over experience was good.. However journey from coorg to ooty was hectic.

    Manank Bhavsar Ahmedabad

    Snehal's 4 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    It was really amazing experience to travel with this tour agency. Well managed. The best part is cab service. It was very perfect and driver was superb with his services. Perfect in driving and superbly done. Thank you so much for the great experience.

    Snehal Dhande Bangalore

    Rahuul's 6 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    Few days ago for our trip to Kodaikanal Ooty booked through Traveltriangle. Overall, I was pleased to inform with the experience of itinery. Especially thanks to Mr. Robin the coordinator itineraries of Comfort Destination Pvt. Ltd. for such as helpful communuction and also provide best constructive hotels and cab services. We will always recommend your agency to others.

    Rahuul Davalbhakta Pune international airport (pnq)

    Jdayanand's 5 days trip to Mahabalipuram

    Thank you Travel Triangle for providing me the good support from your end during my Travel to Mysur and Coorg, It was very nice and we enjoyed the Trip. My Special thanks to Rakesh, who was following up with us from day 1 to the end of Our Trip....A big Kudos to him.... Thank you

    Jdayanand Hyderabad

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    FAQ's of Mahabalipuram

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    You can take a flight to Chennai International Airport, which is approximately 53 kilometres away from Mahabalipuram. From there, you can take a cab to reach Mahabalipuram.

    The nearest station to Mahabalipuram is Chengalpattu Junction, which is just 23 kilometres away from Mahabalipuram.

    The nearest airport is in Chennai, around 40 km away. You can hire a taxi from the Chennai airport to reach Mahabalipuram.

    Mahabalipuram is about 1900 kilometres away from Delhi, making it an exciting destination! The quickest way to get there is by taking a flight or a train via Chennai, which takes around 6 hours. If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, flying and then grabbing a cab from Chennai is the most economical choice, and it also takes about 6 hours.

    The best months to visit Mahabalipuram are between November and February. The climate stays cooler and sunny. However, if you are visiting in winter, pack your winter clothes for a comfortable vacation.

    From Chennai, you can take a train to Chengalpattu Junction, and from there, hire a taxi or take a bus to Mahabalipuram.

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