_1509219343t.jpg "Mahabalipuram Beach")
The Mahabalipuram beach in Tamil Nadu is a must visit. Sunbathing is a popular activity here. The reach offers a blend of historical significance as well as natural grandeur to the visitors. The Mahabalipuram beach has some grand monuments that
_1509219451t.jpg "Shore Temple")
The Shore temple of Mahabalipuram stands erect like a fist of rock-cut elegance. It is surrounded by garden and ruined courts which adds to its existing beauty. One must visit this two towered temple which symbolizes the heights of Pallava
_1509220897t.jpg "Alamparai Fort")
About 50 kms from Mahabalipuram, in the village of Kadappakkam lies the Alamparai Fort. It was contributed during the Mughal period and has a 100 meter Harbour stretched into the sea. The export of salt, ghee and zara are done
_1509221147t.jpg "Sadras")
Sadras is a popular beach resort with a beautiful landscape. The beaches of Mahabalipuram are blessed with beautiful, green casuarinas groves. The white beach contrasts with the vibrant green groves and provides the best views to the visitors. The beach
_1509219570t.jpg "Five Rathas")
The plethora of temples in Tamilnadu, built by the Pallava, Chola and Pandya kings, dating back 1500 years provide an insight into the Tamil Nadu history. The Five Rathas are rhe nomenclature of the five temples. Five Rathas refer to
_1509221019t.jpg "Tigers Cave")
The tiger caves in Mahabalipuram are not actually caves. Tigers do not live here. They are rock cut structures, shaped like tiger heads. They have been constructed in 7th or 8th century by the Pallavas. The tiger caves are ASN
_1509220720t.jpg "Arjunas Penance")
One of the most magnificent monuments in Mahabalipuram is Arjun's penance. It was built in the mid 7th century. This bas air relief stands tall on a height of 43 feet. One cannot just perceive its beauty in a photograph,
