Mahabalipuram,also known,as "Mamallapuram" is 58-km,south of Chennai,nestling on the shores of the Bay of Bengal,was once a port of the Pallavas. The Pallavas have created many marvellous monuments with Sculptural Panels,Caves,Monolithic Rathas (chariots) and Temples.

Mahabalipuram Beach not only attracts thousands of tourists because of its beautiful beaches,but also you can check out the magnificent monuments besides the beautiful beaches. The rock cut art is amazingly attractive.

The shore temple,rathas,arjuna's penance that are worth visiting. A crocodile farm,snake venom extracting centre,schools of art and sculpture and a wide choice of resorts along the beach draw holiday-seekers all round the year

Major attractions of Mahabalipuram Beach are Dakshinachitra,Five Rathas,Tiger's Cave and Shore Temple is one of the oldest temples in south India. It belongs to the early 8th century AD and is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in Dravidian style.

Some other magnificient beaches in India provide the most tempting combination of sun,sand,sea and surf that is too hard to resist for any beach lover and water sport adventurer.

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