Descent Of The Ganges Tours

Every monument has an interesting tale to tell. Visit Descent Of The Ganges and learn a bit about the city's heritage.

Descent Of The Ganges is an ideal place to begin your discovery of Mahabalipuram. This commemorative structure is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Set aside time for other sights like Shore Temple, Old Mahabalipuram Road, and Mamallapuram Beach to really experience what's on offer in the area.

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Treebo Nestlay Airport Alandur

Treebo Nestlay Airport Alandur

3 out of 5
Saint Thomas Mount
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Oct 23 - Oct 30
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Fabhotel Home Tree Service Apartment T Nagar

Fabhotel Home Tree Service Apartment T Nagar

3 out of 5
T Nagar
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Treebo Nestlay Rooms Nungambakkam

Treebo Nestlay Rooms Nungambakkam

3 out of 5
Nungambakkam
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Popular places to visit

Ganesha Ratha which includes heritage elements

Arjuna's Penance

You can learn about the history of Mahabalipuram with a visit to Arjuna's Penance. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Arjuna's Penance
Ganesha Ratha which includes art

Ganesha Ratha

Marvel at the ancient architecture, stunning stonework and carvings of Hindu deities at this historic monolithic pink granite temple.

Ganesha Ratha
This is a photo of me trying to push 'The Krishna's butterball.' The stone is called Krishna's butterball because even when its shape is a circular one still it manages to balance on a inclined plane and even after enormous efforts the stone was not be able to rolled down the surface.

Krishna's Butterball

Learn about the local history of Mahabalipuram when you spend time at Krishna's Butterball. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Krishna's Butterball
This is a photo of me trying to push 'The Krishna's butterball.' The stone is called Krishna's butterball because even when its shape is a circular one still it manages to balance on a inclined plane and even after enormous efforts the stone was not be able to rolled down the surface.

Krishna's Butter Ball

Learn about the local history of Mahabalipuram when you take a trip to Krishna's Butter Ball. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Krishna's Butter Ball
New Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse

New Lighthouse

Photograph the bird’s-eye views from the top of this watch tower, which stands next to a lighthouse that’s more than 1,000 years old.

New Lighthouse
Chennai

Mahishasuramardini Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mahishasuramardini Cave during your travels in Mahabalipuram. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Mahishasuramardini Cave

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Kaldan Samudhra Palace

Kaldan Samudhra Palace

3.5 out of 5
ECR, Tirukalukundram, TN
Kaldan Samudhra Palace
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

4.5 out of 5
57, Covelong Road, Kanchipuram District, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram

4.5 out of 5
No 53, Devaneri Village, East Coast Rd, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
Chariot Beach Resort

Chariot Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Five Rathas Road, Behind Five Rathas Monuments, Tirukalukundram, Tamil Nadu
Chariot Beach Resort
Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
ECR-OMR Junction, ECR, Poonjeri, Mahabalipuram, Tirukalukundram
Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
280 ECR, Vedanamelli, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai

Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai

5 out of 5
Covelong Beach, Kancheepuram Dist., Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu
Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
Novotel Chennai Sipcot

Novotel Chennai Sipcot

4 out of 5
Opp. SIPCOT IT Park Siruseri, Old, Mahabalipuram Road, Near ECR Beach, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu
Novotel Chennai Sipcot
ibis Chennai SIPCOT Hotel

ibis Chennai SIPCOT Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Opp. SIPCOT IT Park, Old Mahabalipuram, Road, Near ECR Beach, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu
ibis Chennai SIPCOT Hotel
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