At a glimpse :

Location : Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India

Best part : Longest beach in entire India, and splendid monuments nestled besides the beach

Best season to visit : During the months of November and February

Other ideal time : During the Dance Festivals

Facts :

Today, the old port township of Mahabalipuram was originally known as ‘Mamallapuram.’ This town is located on the seashore of Bay of Bengal, and contains a longest coastline that stretches at a distance of around 20 kilometers with pristine beaches. This beautiful beach is placed at a short distance of over 58 kilometers from Chennai city on the road of Mahabalipuram. The golden soft sandy beach offers a picturesque view that is surrounded by the gleaming sea and stunning rolling hills. The Mahabalipuram beach is the most pristine place nestled in the scenic beauty of Tamil Nadu. This striking beach attracts around thousands of visitors to witness this place every year. People who are passionate about nature and especially for the beach, for them it is an idyllic place to take a trip on their vacation. The atmosphere of this wonderful beach is quite calm where tourist can experience a relaxing and peaceful vacation. When you come here, you can notice that majority of the voyagers are lazing and having a sunbath around this amazing place. The Mahabalipuram beach is considered to be a idyllic place for sunbathing, relaxing, or unwinding yourself.

While strolling on this golden sandy beach, you can also have a glance at the ancient and historical monuments that are close from here. The monuments that are preserved besides the longest beach are amazing to watch when visiting this alluring holiday destination. Simultaneously, while wandering in this place you will come across the religious Christian churches that are maintained here from earlier period of times. Apart from the church, there are various rocks cut Temples situated near the shoreline, Arjuna’s penance, rathas that enhance the region more beautifully. Other major attractions for the visitors to glance at are the Snake Venom extracting Center, Crocodile bank, School of art and sculpture, wide range of hotels and resorts that are placed along the Mahabalipuram beach. All the above mentioned sites of attraction draw the attention of the holiday seekers throughout the year.

The Mahabalipuram beach or Mamallapuram was originally the trading port of Pallavas, they were the initial Dravidic dynasty that ruled over extensive part of pennninsular India. The Pallavas rulers and their followers were the most popular for their patronization and appreciation of art forms belonging to the Dravidian. For making Mahabalipuram an extravagant place, Pallavas were the one who contributed in making the sacred temples and historic monuments in this place. In the state of Tamil Nadu, there are various attractions that are maintained in this region, but among all of them the most significant place is Mahabalipuram. It is well renowned for its wonderful monuments that contain sculptural panels, monolithic rathas (chariots), deep dark caves, and beautiful holy shrines. Such kind of art forms emphasizes the place with full-bodied earthly beauty, soaked in with life.

In this pristine beach, visitors can indulge in several adventurous activities that are held here. People who are aficionado towards adventure for them it is an idyllic place to trip. Visitors can try out some of the adventurous activities like swimming, wind surfing, diving, motor boating, and many more. In this alluring beach, if you want to take a ride in the deep seas, there are a few motor boats and tradition long wooden boats available, where you can take a boat ride.Besides all the historical and ancient monuments and sacred temple,this place is also embellished with lush green trees that are lined up at the border. Mahabalipuram is considered to be the magical land of Tamil Nadu where there are unspoiled beaches and natural beauties. Tourists from all around the world visit the wonderful beach including the local residence of this region and also rest part of India.

The Mahabalipuram beach and its striking monuments are so mesmerizing that it also attracts voyagers from different countries of the world. On the beautiful shoreline of the Bay of Bengal, Mahalipuram truly offers a breathtaking view for the travelers who hail here from far away regions. If you are planning to take a tour to Tamil Nadu state in your next weekend, make sure you witness them in the best time. The best time to visit is considered during the month of November and February, where the atmosphere is clear after the heavy monsoon season.

During the season of monsoon, very less amount of tourist here because at this time, the level of sea water increases and the monuments are filled with rain waters. Therefore, it is very difficult to explore and enjoy the beach and monuments during this period. November to February, these are the months where the winter season just starts which gives a breathtaking view of hazy climate in the early morning. The scenic natural beauty of the beach pleases the eyes of the tourist with delight and charm when traveled here. This holiday destination ensures that you will definitely experience one of the alluring and remarkable vacations for lifespan.

Festival celebrated in Mahabalipuram :

The monuments and the sacred temples are the prime attractions for the holiday seekers that come to visit this place in their weekend. Another ideal time to witness this enthralling site at Mahabalipuram is during the Dance Festivals that are held here every year. This type of festival are usually organized and hosted by the ‘Department of Tourism of the Government of Tamil Nadu.’ It generally begins from the month of January to February that is for one month long. This famous festival is known as the Mammallapuram Dance Festival. The most common and important dance forms held during the Dance Festival are Odissi (Orissa), Kathakali (Kerala), Kuchipudi (Andhra Pradesh), and Bharathanatyam (Tamil Nadu). They are generally accompanied with classical music and folk songs which will definitely charm you when witnessed here. In this festive season, tribal dance, competition of traditional and classical music, and fully entertaining puppet shows are hosted for tourist. Around the world, more than ten thousand people including the tourist and the participants of the dance festival hail to the Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu every year.

Climate :

The climatic condition at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu state is temperate and the beautiful atmosphere changes according to the weather. The environment at this enchanting place remains sultry and hot all around the year with the maximum temperature of over 35 degree Celsius and minimum approximately 19 degree Celsius. The most gratifying time to visit the Mahabalipuram region starts from the month of October to March. Where the climate is clear and no complication can hindrance will interfere in your wonderful trip.

Note :

Visitors are requested to avoid visiting the Mahabalipuram Beach and its monuments and temples during the monsoon season due to the risk. As a point of fact, in the months of rainy season, the beach is overflow with rainfall and enters the sacred temples and other monuments that are preserved just besides the pristine beach.

Where to stay :

Accommodation is not a problem at the Mahabalipuram, since it is located at an accessible place in Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. The unspoiled and pristine beach along with the holy temples and monuments enhance the state of India with glory. It is the longest beach in entire India; therefore, it is the most frequent visited site by tourists. Due to the massive extended land, there are a wide ranges of accommodation facilities available like hotels, lodges, resorts, rest houses, and many more where you can stay. All such types of lodging are well equipped with all required amenities that are provided in an affordable price. Holiday seekers who hail here for a vacation will surely experience a relaxing and comfortable stay at Mahabalipuram Beach in Tamil Nadu.