Beach Resort in Kanyakumari - AVE Resort, Kanyakumari Resort, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu

Mahabalipuram

Tamilnadu is best known for the hospitality shown towards, by every individual. This tendency of the people has made people visiting Tamilnadu more comfortable and secured. The people are sentimental and lone to be kind and generous. There are many qualities to speak about this state and its people. Tamilnadu has its own history right from the past. Tamil is one of the ancient languages. Tamil is also the source for the others neighboring Dravidian languages such as Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Thulu. One such place to be watched, toward and enjoyed is mahabalipuram. This is a magnificent tourist place. Welcome to mahabalipuram, a legacy in stone.

Mahabalipuram, derived from ‘Mamallapuram’ is a town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has an average elevation of 12 meters (39 feet).Mahabalipuram was a 7th century port city of the South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas around 60 km south from the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The name Mamallapuram is believed to have been given after the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, who took on the epithet Maha-malla (great wrestler), as the favourite sport of the Pallavas was wrestling.

Mahabalipuram Location:

Mahabalipuram is located around 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Chennai, on the east coast of India in the state of Tamil Nadu. Its 95 kilometers (59 miles) north of Pondicherry.

Getting to Mahabalipuram:

Mahabalipuram is around one hour's drive from Chennai. It's possible to get there by local bus, taxi, or auto rickshaw. Expect to pay around $20 in a taxi compared to 50 cents by bus. The nearest railway station to Mahabalipuram is at Chengalpattu (Chingleput), 29 kilometers (18 miles) northwest. It's also an hour’s drive away, and $10 in a taxi.

Mahabalipuram Weather:

Mahabalipuram has a hot and humid climate, with summer temperatures in late May and early June often reaching 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). The town receives most of its rainfall during the northeast monsoon, from mid September to mid December, and heavy rains can be a problem. The temperature decreases to an average of 25 degrees Celsius (75 Fahrenheit) during winter, from November to February, but doesn't drop below 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). The best time to visit is from December until March, when it's dry and cool.

Mahabalipuram Attractions:

Mahabalipuram beach itself isn’t particularly special, but the town is full of interesting temples, including the windswept Shore Temple right on the water’s edge. Mahabalipuram is also known for its stone sculpture industry and rock cut caves. Two of the main attractions are the Five Rathas (sculptured temples in the shape of chariots), and Arjuna's Penance (a huge carving on the face of a rock depicting scenes from the Mahabharatha). The Mamallapuram Dance Festival is held during January at Arjuna's Penance. For delicious food try the family run, airy rooftop Gecko Cafe, on the way to the Shore Temple.
Contact Details
AVE Beach Resort
60/313, Veerabagupathy
Chothavilai Beach 
Thengamputhoor
Kanyakumari District
Ph No: 04652 221337
+91 8220099080
Email ID: aveholidayhome@gmail.com