Mahabalipuram travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mahabalipuram

With a population of 12,415, Mahabalipuram is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mahabalipuram to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8622
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mahabalipuram in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8622
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mahabalipuram

Plane

Although Mahabalipuram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chennai (MAA), which is located 41 km from Mahabalipuram. Pondicherry is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Mahabalipuram departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

Although Mahabalipuram doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chennai (MAA), which is located 41 km from Mahabalipuram. Pondicherry is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Mahabalipuram departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Mahabalipuram

Airlines serving Mahabalipuram

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,484 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,780 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mahabalipuram

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,759 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,257 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mahabalipuram

Most booked hotels in Mahabalipuram

Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,711+
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,810+
Chariot Beach Resort
5 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
₹ 8,755+

Hiring a car in Mahabalipuram

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Mahabalipuram (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Mahabalipuram (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.