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Hotels & Travel Guide on Mahabalipuram Brought to you by touristplacesinindia.com |
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Mahabalipuram, also known as Mammalapuram, is home to some magnificent temples that are known for their architectural splendor. Mahabalipuram gained huge prominence under the rule of the Pallavas and is equally famous for its rich culture and heritage. The natural beauty of this quaint land is also unparalleled and features beautiful sandy beaches that are lined by the palm groves making the entire ambiance seem like a heaven. The growth of tourism in this picture-perfect town of Tamil Nadu has necessitated the need for a good transport system and thus you will come across fine network of rail and road thus making transportation and access to Mahabalipuram very convenient.
Whether you want to reach the city by air or by surface transport, you are not going to face any difficulty.
Transportation and Access to Mahabalipuram by Air:
If you wish to get access to Mahabalipuram by air, then the nearest airport would be Chennai which is located at a distance of 60 kms. It is also a good transit point for the foreign tourists since lots of foreign destinations are also linked to it. You can easily reach this place from any part of India since it is also connected to the major cities of the country.
Transportation and Access to Mahabalipuram by Rail:
The railway station located close to Mahabalipuram is Chengalpattu which is at a distance of 29 kms and one can easily reach this station from the major destinations of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Chennai is also another railway station that connects the other towns of India with Mahabalipuram. Regular services of express and super-fast trains are available.
Transportation and Access to Mahabalipuram by Road:
The efficient and smooth network of the motorable roads makes the access to Mahabalipuram quite convenient. Chennai is connected to Mahabalipuram by the East Coast Road on which a drive would be very exciting. The other destinations near Mahabalipuram are Tirukkalikundram (Pakshithirtham), Kanchipuram and Pondicherry that can be easily accessed.
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