Attractions Of Mahabalipuram: Mahabalipuram Beach

Mahabalipuram Beach

Short Overview:

The Mahabalipuram beach is a marvelous destination to visit. It is probably one of the finest un-touched beaches in India, situated on the coastline of Tamil Nadu. Truly a mesmerizing beach, the golden sandy Mamallapuram Beach is a picturesque place bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills. It's one of the longest Beach in India and you will find magnificent monuments besides this beach. Identified as the most pristine beaches of Tamil Nadu, the beach attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year. 

Long Overview:

The old port town of Mahabalipuram is also known as Mamallapuram on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, has a coastline spanning a distance of over 20 km with beautiful beaches. Located 58km from Chennai on the  Mahabalipuram road, the golden sandy beach is a picturesque place bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills. Identified as the most pristine beaches of Tamil Nadu, the beach attracts numerous of tourists throughout the year. The beach is an ideal place for sunbathing and lazing around. The sea is rough and swimming is not recommended. 

Mahabalipuram beach also has some ancient historical monuments in its close proximity and this is the main reason of attraction of this beach. There is one of the oldest shore temples in South India built by the Pallava King Rajasimha in the early 8th century and the world's largest bas-relief, he 'Penance of Arjuna, the five rathas and the tiger's cave along the beach. The deep-sea angling is also famous here. There is a wide choice of resorts along the beach. Fisherman's Cove, a private beach resort offers water sports apart from its magnificent beach area. Some resorts are also having beach front restaurants.

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