Mahabalipuram Cave Temples

Mahabalipuram Cave Temples History, Timings, Entry Fee, Booking

Mahabalipuram Cave Temples History

Cave Temples located in Mahabalipuram is popularly known for their rock cut carvings and architecture. This construction belongs to the 7th Century of Pallava Period. These structures also called Mandapas or rock-cut caves. These popular structures are covered with bas-reliefs. The Mahishasuramardhini Cave Temple exhibits the most amazing sculptures panels. These cave temples and their architecture stands among the World Heritage Site by UNESCO during the Year of 1984.

Mahabalipuram shows a total of eight rock-cut cave temples they are the Mahishasuramardini, Varaha, Krishna, Trimurti, Kotikal, Tiger, Panchapandava and Atiranachanda. These are the eight beautifully carved rock-cut monuments which have won the position in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mahabalipuram Cave Temples Timings

8.00 am to 5.00 pm

Mahabalipuram Cave Temples Entry Fee

Rs 10/-

Best Time To Visit Mahabalipuram Cave:

November – February

Visit Duration:

1-2 Hours

Mahabalipuram Cave Temples Location

Cave Temples,

Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram District,

Tamil Nadu

Photography

Allowed

Parking

Rs 10/-

Nearby Attractions

• Krishna Mandapam
• Dharmaraja Cave
• Trimurti Cave Temple
• Adivaraha Temple
• Ganesh Ratha Temple
• Krishna’s Butterball
• Mahishasurmardini Temple

Mahabalipuram Cave Temples Accommodation

Available

Nearby Restaurants

• Sea Shor Garden Beach Restaurant
• Moonrakers
• Babu’s Cafe
• Le Yogi restaurant
• Hotel Chettinadu Virundhu
• Searock Restaurant
• Bambino Beach Restaurant

How To Reach Mahabalipuram Cave Temples

By Air:

Chennai Airport – 52 km

By Rail:

Chengalpattu Railway Station – 22 km

By Road:

Mahabalipuram Is Well Connected With Many Major Cities

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