Mahabalipuram Beach

Chennai

Built in the 7th century during reign of Pallava dynasty, Shore Temple is a majestic sight that will leave you in complete awe
Built in the 7th century during reign of Pallava dynasty, Shore Temple is a majestic sight that will leave you in complete awe
A sight to behold! The shore temple of mahabalipuram, overlooking the shore since the 8th century!



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The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, India. It was built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the village was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty. As one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 and it is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India.
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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
The price is NT$3,911 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
NT$3,911
NT$4,615 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
TERRIBLE food that we ordered for tea time. Breakfast was good. And terribly slow service during tea time. Food is OVERPRICED. Bathrooms are in bad shape.

Reviewed on 2025/12/22

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
Mamalla Beach Resort

Mamalla Beach Resort

3 out of 5
108, Kovalam Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is NT$1,081 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
NT$1,081
NT$1,395 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Mamallapuram Beach and Tiger Cave are located ...
6.8/10 (45 reviews)
Firstly the staff were fantastic - from the check-in where the girls were so welcoming and friendly (and this continued throughout my stay) through to all the others - cleaners, dining-room, .... they just made the place very special. My room was great - a good size with verandah and views out towards ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Mamalla Beach Resort
Chariot Beach Resort

Chariot Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Five Rathas Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Five Rathas and Pancha Pandava Rathas ...
7/10 Good! (123 reviews)
The swimming pool was a building site and the whole place needed an upgrade

Reviewed on 2025/11/22

Chariot Beach Resort
Rajalakshmi Guest House

Rajalakshmi Guest House

3 out of 5
NO 5, OTHAVADAI CROSS STREET Tirukalukundram TAMIL NADU
Stay at this hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Mumu Surf Shop and Mahishasuramardini ...
6.6/10 (12 reviews)
As they promised on the bookings, they didn’t provide AC, Breakfast, WiFi & toiletries. The picture of the property on your web site is not true. Could not believe that you put advertising like this. Even taps & toilet were broken, no proper hot water taps. So sad I stayed there for 2 days. Staff ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/16

Rajalakshmi Guest House
KALOS HOTEL

KALOS HOTEL

3 out of 5
21, Kovalam Salai, Fisherman Colony Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is NT$532 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
NT$532
NT$558 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Cave and Mumu Surf Shop are ...
7.4/10 Good! (9 reviews)
Management staff not very welcoming, room ok

Reviewed on 2026/1/17

KALOS HOTEL
Golden Sun Beach Resort

Golden Sun Beach Resort

4 out of 5
No 59 Kovalam Rd Tirukalukundram TN
The price is NT$2,447 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
NT$2,447
NT$2,570 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram ...
4.8/10 (15 reviews)
Captain's Review
Initially it was not comfortable. But subsequently after talking to the staff, some improvements were done and thereafter it was comfortable.

Reviewed on 2025/6/12

Golden Sun Beach Resort
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