Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Must see heritage site

Wonderful rock caves and temples - many of single stone. Fantastic architectural skills of ancient Tamil dynasty. Fantastic skills in stone sculpture visible even today.

Intricate architecture

I went on tour of the monuments , arrived early but still hot, didn't take away from wanting to see all the monuments. I recommend a guide therefore you can be driven to all 5 sights. Shore temple, 5 ...

Tour with Family to Mahabalipuram

Excellent Temple carvings, amazing to see the architectural and engineering advancement of Indians 1.5 thousand years ago. Very hot and humid place, better to visit in the winter months.

Get a Guide. Worthy Stop Between Chennai and Pondicherry.

There are several parts of the site, both small, and you'll need a car to get among them unless you really like to walk. Can get hot. Be sure to get a guide -- really helps. These are ancient shrines ...

Shaped art on rock

Original Text

The complex is part of the human heritage along the south coast of India, about 630 D.C., and is highly important for the monuments of t...