Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Mahabalipuram temples
Chennai, India
Mahabalipuram temples, carved directly out of rock, date back to the Pallava dynasty and are famous for sites like the Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
Good to know
- Best months
- Jan–Apr
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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