mahabalipuram Pancha Rathas

Mahabalipuram Pancha Rathas – History, Locations, Timings, Entry Fee

Pancha Rathas History                                                 

Pancha Rathas or Five Rathas or Pandava Rathas are one of the popular monuments located Mahabalipuram. This is among the UNESCO World Heritage site. Each of these monuments resembles the chariots hence they are called rathas. These Five rathas are dedicated to the Pandavas (Dharmaraja, Bhim, Arjun, Nakul Sahadeva Rathas) and Draupadi (Draupadi Rath) of Mahabharath. Each Chariot is been carved out of single giant monolith rock. Each one of the chariots is different from each other. These Chariots emits the Dravidian architecture.

Mahabalipuram Pancha Rathas Entry Timings

All days of the week

9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Pancha Rathas Entry Fee

Indians	Rs 30 /-
Foreigners	Rs 500 /-
Parking	Rs 10 /-

Pancha Rathas Location

Mahabalipuram Kanchipuram (Dist) Tamil Nadu

Duration:

1 hour

Best time to Visit Pancha Rathas:

November to February

Nearby Attractions:

• Mahabalipuram Rock-Cut Sculptures
• Sculpture Museum
• Arjuna’s Penance
• Ganesha Ratha

Nearby Restaurants:

• Mamalla Bhavan
• Nirvana Boutique Hotel
• Village inn Restaurant
• Restaurant in Mamallapuram

How to Reach Mahabalipuram Pancha Rathas?

By Air:

Chennai International Airport (nearest)            – 58 km

By Train:

Chengalpattu Railway Station (nearest)            – 29 km

By Road:

Chengalpattu Bus Stand (nearest)                     – 29 km

Regular Buses and Privet Vehicles are available from Chengalpattu, Chennai, Kanchipuram and Pondicherry.

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