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1. Krishna's Butter Ball
4.0
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based on 884 reviews
Rock Monuments
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Mahabalipuram
760m from downtown
Free
Opens at 08:00
2. Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas)
3.7
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Temples
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In 2017, in front of the ancient temple of the Golden Temple, it rained ☔, the grandfather of the toy store wiped the chair clean, let me sit and rest, saw many parents with children buying toys, a few little boys next to the temple playing wrestling, they saw me and then came up to shake hands and chat, very polite, Watching them wrestle for half an hour, turning around to leave, and after walking a hundred meters, a little boy ran over and stuffed a sugar in my hand and ran away shyly. People there are so friendly, even if you are a stranger, you will be infected with happiness
Mahabalipuram
1.9km from downtown
Opens at 08:00
3. India Seashell Museum
3.6
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based on 262 reviews
Museums
Mahabalipuram
2km from downtown
Opens at 06:00
4. Shore Temple
3.6
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法祖尔
Mamallapuram, also known as Seven Pagodas or Mahabalipuram, is a town in Chengalpattu district in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It is on the coastline 58 kilometres (36 mi) south of the city of Chennai. An ancient historic town and a bustling seaport in the 1st millennium CE, now a beachside tourism center with a group of Hindu monuments declared as UNESCO world heritage site, it is one of the most visited towns in South India.[1][3] Mamallapuram was one of two major port cities by the 7th century within the Pallava kingdom. Along with economic prosperity, it became a center of a group of battle monuments carved out of rock. These are dated to the 7th and 8th centuries: rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air rock reliefs such as the famous Descent of the Ganges, and the Shore Temple dedicated to Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Krishna and others.[1][3] The contemporary town plan was established by the British Raj in 1827.Neolithic burial urn, cairn circles and jars with burials dating to the 1st century BC have been discovered near Mamallapuram. The Sangam age poem Perumpāṇāṟṟuppaṭai relates the rule of King Thondaiman Ilam Thiraiyar at Kanchipuram of the Tondai Nadu port Nirppeyyaru which scholars identify with the present-day Mamallapuram. Chinese coins and Roman coins of Theodosius I in the 4th century CE have been found at Mamallapuram revealing the port as an active hub of global trade in the late classical period. Two Pallava coins bearing legends read as Srihari and Srinidhi have been found at Mamallapuram. The Pallava kings ruled Mamallapuram from Kanchipuram; the capital of the Pallava dynasty from the 3rd century to 9th century CE, and used the port to launch trade and diplomatic missions to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.Mamallapuram Shore Temple View from beachAn 8th-century Tamil text written by Thirumangai Alvar described this place as Sea Mountain ‘where the ships rode at anchor bent to the
Mahabalipuram
1.1km from downtown
Opens at 06:00
5. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
3.5
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Mahabalipuram
1.1km from downtown
6. Mahabalipuram Beach
3.5
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based on 127 reviews
Beaches
Mahabalipuram
1.5km from downtown
Opens at 06:00
7. Arulmigu Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple
3.2
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based on 68 reviews
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Mahabalipuram
918m from downtown
Opens at 06:00
8. Descent of the Ganga River
1.7
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based on 250 reviews
Historical Sites
Mahabalipuram
887m from downtown
9. Mahishasura Rock
2.6
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based on 12 reviews
Historical Sites
Mahabalipuram
1km from downtown
Opens at 09:00
10. Arignar Anna Zoological Park
4.3
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Zoos
Kanchipuram
30.6km from Mahabalipuram
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Burger Shack
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Gecko Café
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Village Inn Restaurant
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The Restaurant at Ideal Beach Resort
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Wok To Dhaba Restaurant
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Moonrakers Restaurant
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Delhi Dhaba
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Vinodhara
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L'attitude 49
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Motel Mamalla
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The Golden Palate ( Pure Vegetarian Restaurant ) - Hotel Mamallaa Heritage
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Masala Cafe
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Hotel Guru
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Nautilus cafe restaurant
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Freshly 'n' Hot Cafe
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Waters Edge Cafe
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Abirami Guest House Restaurant
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Gazebo Restaurant
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Santana Beach Restaurant
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Neelam Cafe & Restaurant
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Adyar Ananda Bhavan
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Santana
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Sri Ananda Bhavan
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Rose Garden
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The Pisces, GRT Temple Bay
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SUNRISE RESTAURANT since 1983
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WELCOME chai & coffee shop
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Priya Cool Bar
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