Mahabalipuram,
also
known,
as
"Mamallapuram"
is
located
58-km,
south
of
Chennai,
nestling
on
the
shores
of
the
Bay
of
Bengal,
offers
many
breath-taking
monuments
with
Sculptural
Panels,
Caves,
Monolithic
Rathas
(chariots)
and
Temples.
The
spectacular
beach
of
Mahabalipuram
attracts
thousands
of
tourists
all
through
the
year.
While
at
the
beach
you
may
sun
bathe,
relax
and
unwind
yourself.
At
the
same
time
you
may
explore
the
magnificent
monuments
besides
the
beautiful
beaches.
The
dreamy
rock
cut
art
is
an
amazingly
extravaganza.
For
the
more
ecclesiastical
tourists
there
are
the
temples
besides
the
shores,
rathas,
Arjuna's
penance
that
are
exclusive
to
the
region.
A
crocodile
bank,
snake
venom
extracting
centre,
schools
of
art
and
sculpture
and
a
wide
spectrum
of
resorts
along
the
beach
entice
holiday-seekers
all
round
the
year.
Mahabalipuram
may
be
easily
reached.
Mahabalipuram
is
well
linked
through
air,
rail
and
road
networks.
The
nearest
airport
of
Chennai
connects
Mahabalipuram
with
the
other
main
cities
of
India
and
the
world
through
frequent
air
flights
and
trains.
In
terms
of
the
road
transport
buses
knit
the
terrestrial
network
Pondicherry,
Kanchipuram,
Chengalpattu
and
Chennai
et
al
ply
to
Mahabalipuram.
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