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Bangalore | 29th April 2006 | | Sunken treasures at Mahabalipuram | Overview of the destination
A port city of the Pallava dynasty, the monuments of Mahabalipuram provide a fascinating glimpse into ancient south Indian history. Southern India was a maritime power with a sphere of influence across south east asia and mahabalipuram reflects this grandeur. Almost thirty years ago, as a child I first visited Mahabalipuram and I can still clearly see seawaves breaking over a beautiful stone-sculpted temple. The good news is that the temple has been protected from further sea erosion by building a protective wall. The sad part is that the mystical beauty of waves lashing an ancient temple is lost.Food, sight-seeing and shopping
Take a 3 to 4 hour walk around all the ancient temples of Mahabalipuram. Get yourself one of the local guides; some of them can can give you useful information & perspective. Activities & things to do
No activities. If you are staying in one of the two fancy resorts here, you might be able to get a catamaran ride into the Bay of Bengal. Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
Mahabalipuram is less than 2 hours by road from Chennai. The East Coast road from Chennai is pretty good, although less impressive than some of the gushing articles I have read about it. | |
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| Recent Mahabalipuram holiday experiences from: | |  Ishwar,
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| Articles and Blogs | | Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram - The Shore Temple has gained popularity and tourists gather here because it has been listed among the world heritage sites of the UNESCO. | | Mahabalipuram Blog - Blog post about Mahabalipuram with Photographs. | | Official Websites | | Tamil Nadu Tourism - Tamil Nadu Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Tamil Nadu Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Tamil Nadu, List of Tourist Guides in Tamil Nadu and Transportation in Tamil Nadu.
| | Government of Tamil Nadu - Tamil Nadu Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
| | Other Useful Links | | Mahabalipuram Travel - Mahabalipuram was the capital of the Pallava Kings around the 7th and 8th centuries. | | Mahabalipuram Photographs - Photographs of the temple town of Mahabalipuram. |
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