Mamallapuram

• Mamallapuram
  
  Mamallapuram is 58 Kms south of Chennai situated on the shore of Bay of Bengal it was once a port of the Pallavas. The Pallavas have created many marvelous monuments at this places which attract tourists from all over the world. The monuments are unique in many respects. They include sculptural panels, caves, monolithic Rathans and Temples. Once a thriving port trading with many distant nations, Pallavas chisels have breathed life into stone. The Pallavas art at this place emphasizes robust earthly beauty imbibed with life. Here the world of Gods meets the world of men. Mythological episodes epic battles, demons, men and animals all combine to create an arresting, pleasing harmony. This place can be reached in these following ways Air (Till Chennai), Rail (till Chengalpattu, Road.
  
  Places of Interest in Mamallapuram
  Caves
  Krishna Mandapam
  Bas – Relief
  Five Rathas
  The Shore Temple
  The Govt. College of Architecture & Sculpture
  Tiger’s Cave
  Nanaperan Temple
  Thala sayana Perumal Temple
  Sadras (16 kms)
  Tirukkazhukundram
  Uthiramerur (60 Kms)
  Thiruporur (16 Kms)