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Mahabalipuram

The shrine of heritage, ancient temples that reflect the glory of erstwhile kingdoms, pristine beaches that emanate matchless natural beauty, rich cultural heritage that welcomes you with warmth – mahabalipuram is in many ways the splendidly vibrant destination you will love to visit many times..

There are certain destinations that will leave a lasting impression on you, even years after your visit; and they keep calling you back, no matter how far away you are. Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is one such city that you won’t feel like leaving once you are here. Drenched in an enigmatic old-age charm, the city will amaze you with its rich history, thriving present and prospects of a glorious future.  Noted in history as a busy port town, Mahabalipuram rose in stature and importance during the period between 4th and 9th century when the Pallava dynasty ruled the land. The heydays of the Pallavas saw the building many impressive architectural wonders, many of which continue to fascinate visitors to this day. The temples built during this era loudly proclaim the glory of the Dravidian architectural genre. The highlight of this style can be seen in the ornate stone carvings made from uncut rocks. The splendour of sculptures that adorn these temples are simply stunning. The classic example of this is the Shore temple, one of the oldest temples in India built out of blocks of granite. These majestic structures and their relics that can be seen today, have made Mahabalipuram a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Though a destination for pilgrims and history buffs, Mahabalipuram doesn’t disappoint a leisure traveller. Take a look at the fascinating beaches in the area and you will know why. The strategic location of Mahabalipuram and its proximity to various major South Indian cities has cemented its importance as a weekend getaway.

• How to Reach
• Best Time to Visit

Mamallapuram Town. Mamallapuram ECR. Frequent bus services available from Chennai, Pondicherry, Madurai and Coimbatore to Mahabalipuram every day.

Chennai International Airport, Meenambakkam, about 55 km away.

Chengalpet Railway Station, about 23 km away, is the nearest one. The closest major railhead is Chennai, 57 km away, well-connected by train with the rest of the major cities in India.

November to February, as the weather is pleasant during this period. Mahabalipuram enjoys a humid and tropical climate almost throughout the year.

Top Attractions

Mamallapuram Shore Temple

The splendour of South Indian architecture radiates brightly in this shore. The majesty and glory of the Mamallapuram Shore Temple is one for all ages. Close your eyes. Meditate. Relieve yourself from the pressures of the world.

Arjuna's Penance

Welcome to the land of ancient wonders, where time stands still and beauty transcends the boundaries of our imagination. Come and bask in the glory of India's rich cultural heritage at Mamallapuram, a breathtakingly beautiful monument located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.

Krishna's Butterball

And at the very heart of Mamallapuram lies a marvel, a wonder, a testament to the grandeur of the past - the incomparable, the indomitable, the ethereal, Krishna's Butterball.

Pancha Rathas

Mamallapuram Seashell Museum

Visit the museum and behold the breathtaking collection of rare and unique shells - a veritable cornucopia of shapes, sizes, and colours - each more magnificent than the last. From the spiralled elegance of the conch shells to the delicate intricacy of cowrie shells, the museum's collection is an awe-inspiring visual feast.

Mahishasuramardini Cave Temple

Tiger Cave Temple

Sculpture Museum, Mamallapuram

Tucked away amidst the rolling waves of the Bay of Bengal lies a jewel of unparalleled splendour: the Sculpture Museum of Mamallapuram, a repository of South India's abundant cultural heritage. A symphony of art, architecture, and mythology, this museum is a celebration of the ingenuity, creativity, and timeless beauty of the ancient Pallava dynasty.

Mahabalipuram Beach

It’s a shore that witnessed several historic moments that defined the course of South India. The coastline evolved with time and is today one of the most visited tourism destinations in Tamil Nadu. The Mahabalipuram is a spot worth every hype.

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HOTEL TAMILNADU, MAMALLAPURAM

East Coast Road, Mahabalipuram | 2.9 km drive to Mahabalipuram Beach

Popular Amenities

Swimming Pool

Kids Play Area

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For 2 Adults

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About HOTEL TAMILNADU, MAMALLAPURAM

Close to  mahabalipuram beach, this contemporary property offers comfortable rooms, a stylish restaurant, a banquet hall and upscale facilities..

• Host impressive social and corporate events in the world-class banquet hall.
• Enjoy easy access to Mahabalipuram Beach which is 2.9 km away from the property.
• Satiate your palate with a variety of dishes at the in-house restaurant.

Food and Dining

The property features an elegant restaurant that offers a wide range of flavoursome delicacies. Travellers prefer to stay here because of the good food served here.

Location & Surroundings

This opulent property is located on East Coast Road in Mahabalipuram. It is easily accessible from Mamallapuram Bus Station. Moreover, it is close to popular tourist sites including Shore Temple and Mahabalipuram Beach. The property's location was liked by the travellers due to its proximity to the beach.

Property Highlights

• The property features a lavish restaurant to thrill your taste buds.
• There is high-speed Wi-Fi available for your convenience.
• The property facilitates on-site parking so that you can have a hassle-free driving experience.
• There is a state-of-the-art banquet hall where you can host impressive events.
• The Double Rooms AC at the property are spacious and outfitted with all of the contemporary features that are necessary for a pleasant stay.
• The Double Room AC covers an area of 400 sq. ft and features a comfortable double bed and an air purifier.
• Each accommodation unit is outfitted with world-class amenities such as free Wi-Fi, room service, air conditioning, in-room dining, a television, a clothes rack, an intercom, a sofa, hot and cold water, a shower and daily housekeeping.

Room details and Amenities

Activities & nearby attractions.

• Visit the revered Shore Temple which is 2.7 km away from the property.
• Witness the beauty of Mahabalipuram Beach which is 2.9 km away from the property.
• Explore the famous Tiger Cave which is 1.9 km away from the property.
• Travellers gave a thumbs-up for going around the nearby Beach.

How to Reach the Property

• Chennai International Airport is 53.6 km away from the property.
• Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station is 56.2 km away from the property.
• Mamallapuram Bus Station is 2.4 km away from the property.
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• Double Room AC

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Amenities at HOTEL TAMILNADU, MAMALLAPURAM

Highlighted Amenities

• - Swimming Pool
• - Restaurant
• - Kids Play Area

Basic Facilities

• - Smoking Rooms
• - Laundry Service
• - Power Backup

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Safety and Security

• - Fire Extinguishers
• - Security alarms

Property Rules at HOTEL TAMILNADU, MAMALLAPURAM

Check-in: 2 PM Check-out: 12 PM

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Excellent location with few issues to watch out

Pros: location - can't ask for anything better. Absolutely the showstopper as all rooms provide 180 degrees view of the bay of bengal and 24x7 roar of the waves provide the best relaxing music. Hammocks, shades, benches and beach recliners spread all across the private beach and we'll lit at night as well. Clean and decently maintained rooms. Cons: mosquitoes are a nightmare. Just uncontrollable with any kind of repellants which if difficult to find from room service. The walls and linen are all stained with little blood marks from mosquitoes murdered by people ) food is mostly average of taste with limited options for a la carte. Room service is typical of a government owned resort. Little late and understaffed. Avoid parking cars in the designated parking lot under the shade of trees. The bird droppings are an absolute menace even when walking around after sunset or sitting outdoors and they show absolutely no mercy in painting the car in all hues. In fact the security makes brisk business by washing it in the morning. Overall a huge campus with good amenities for children and adults both.

Very good beach resort managed by poor management

It was bitter experience during checkin as all the customers booked via make my trip were informed by reception guys that our booking were cancelled from their side and informed to makemytrip. But we all had to argue with them to do checkin. Coming to property, it is recently renovated so everything from room, play area are neat n clean. Beach is so clean that my kid like it so much . We had wonderful time on beach. After our dinner also we had walking along shore and it guarded by security all the time. Food which was part of package(dinner and breakfast) is okkish donot expect so much tasty. Car parking is vast and only issue is crow shit since it is covered by trees. Swimming pool has kids area(3 feet) and for adults from 4 to 12 feet. Overall it is nice stay . Only issue is reception personal ( which will make us think we are in govt office. While we are arguing for our checkin, reception guy was talking nicely to some person who has been known to have recommendation from HOTEL TAMILNADU, MAMALLAPURAM manager)Reception people has to be taught what is customer service.

Excellent Stay

Gaurao Premdas Gethe

This is a very good property for families, families including children and senior citizens. For one night stay cost is little bit more. But you will enjoy this property as much as. They have children play area separate garden including all amenities. They have swimming pool for children as well as elder also. They have complementary morning breakfast and night dinner in buffet. Dinner and breakfast menu is average only south indian and limited options. They have to include some gravy item's in menu such as panir masala, kaju panir masala, and many more so that it will be good for all people who is coming from other states apart from south they will enjoy a lot. You will enjoy beach from your room window. They have very good space and attached beach with property. Really it is very safe and secure property for families.

Amazing location with private beach!

Anjan Singh

Its a govt owned resort, so the place is huge and located right on beach. It has rooms facing the beach. All amenities available - children's park, swimming pool, beach area with hammocks, benches, restaurant, park. The downside is the room clean quality. The bedsheets and towel are just clean for namesake. The rooms are big but not well maintained. Looks like a below 3star HOTEL TAMILNADU, MAMALLAPURAM room quality. The service is generally good, except few staff in restaurant who are stuck in govt employee mentality. Overall, the place is great for family trip with kids purely of the location and huge resort area.

Feel the privacy with waves

Sivakumar V

One and only best budget resorts of mamallapuram. Nobody to disturb your privacy, in your cottage and on beach front. Prefer for first floor cottages as you can enjoy private balcony. Prefer 200 series cottages. You won't feel as a government property. Lot of green spaces for strolling. Lot of good hammocks for naps. Nice and well maintained swimming pool. They have a well stocked bar with vintage look, not expect luxury interior. All places of interest are nearby. Restaurant just ok. Beware of the birds who will use our car tops as toilets. Now i am going to clean, it's look like was in a war with birds.

Best stay in mamallapuram

SUNDHARESH Nagaraj

We planned a day out with my friends on a week end. I heard about this stay through one of my friend. So we booked via mmt. It is such a good place at beach. Early morning sun rise view from bed. Wave’s sound for night sleep. Property surrounded with trees gives natural cool air and shade from sun will call for a pleasant wake with loved once. Swimming pool maintained good and calls swimmers to enjoy till 12 feet. Food is so good. Perfect place to spend good time with nature by forgetting all worries. The problem is visiting once make you visit again and again.

A day at Hotel Tamilnadu Mamallapuram

Visited the resort in the month of August. We were welcomed by the chirping of birds. There are so many trees in the resorts . All the rooms are sea facing and awesomely constructed. It is so near to the beach with private beach access. The rooms were also good and spacious. There is a play area for children as well The breakfast and dinner was complementary, but only with veg options. The restaurant is also not upto the mark. Compared to other facilities in the resort the restaurant can be better. Will return to stay again for sure👍🏼

Location is excellent and food is good even with limited options in buffet. Premises cleanliness can be improved but again i have seen guests littering around and not bothering. House keeping definitely needs improvement. Once you are checked into the room they don't clean the room unless you request or take their own sweet time. Other than that windows etc. Have not been dusted in ages. However waking up to sound of sea waves makes you forget all those little irritations. Swimming pool and other facilities are good too.

Wonderful experience in mahabalipuram

ABHINABA MUKHERJEE

Very nice location, very nice food, in front of sea beach, very clean beach. Good swimming pool, interiors. Recommended.

Gopal Agrawal

Best location room was specious n good one

VEERA S KONDETI

Stayed with family. Hotel has been renovated and everything is nice. Good location and ambience. Near to kamakshi temple.

Awesome location right on beach. Average service.

Nishikanta Sahu

The location is bang on the beach. All rooms are beach facing. Like you got o the balcony and you are almost on the beach. Sea is like 50m from balcony. That’s the good part. Everything else is average. Room service is half the time not available. Restaurant they give complimentary breakfast n dinner but they are just ok. Bar was good old style. As it’s a government maintained property it is noticeable. Nothing against the staff but overall picture.

shahul hameed

It's super resort and swimming pool is so good mr murugan was there and the staffs are so polite. All rooms are sea facing. Wonderful view in night. Great place to spent 2 days

Good stay and nice beach view

karthick raja

Very nice and beach view restaurant. Food quality and varieties must be improved a lot bcz all time it seems the same menu and same food. Apart from food the bed must be replaced as latest for better comfort

A fairly good stay

Sandravelu T

We stayed for a special occasion. The resort is crowded on saturdays. They provide free dinner and breakfast for 2. Food is quite decent. Swimming area is open. Good place for a day stay with family and to while away time in beach. The government maintains the place clean with neat horticultute.

Good location on beach front

VENKATA BALAJI BABU SOMAROWTHU

Excellent Beach front location to stay with spectacular view of Seashore from inside the room and Private beach. It is worth staying at least once in life time in such location and enjoy the beauty of sunrise on the east coast. Our family enjoyed a lot on both the twilight and Sunrise times on the beach. Infrastructure condition, maintenance and restaurant service need to be improved to be more competitive with other resorts. Overall a very good stay for our family.

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yamini gopal

It was nice experience, wonderful resort ❤ Rooms are very close to ocean ,Nice view from window ....food also good and hygienic...swimming pool was Neat and clean ,less chlorine ...Calm and nice atmosphere ...

Hariprasad R

Rooms are clean and food provided is average. Food can be better for the price they were charging. Wifi and tv and ac were working properly and hot water is available.

We'll maintained property with poor food

Rohit Khanduri

The property is beautiful and very well maintained. With quite a good aminities. Location is amazing with beach next to door. The only negative is the restaurant which serves only south indian food. Despite having multi cuisine in name. The beds and room furniture are also outdated and needs immediate upgrade.

Excellent location and place. Very near beach and swimming pool. Food option was limited but tasty. The staff was very courteous and helpful but they are constrained to support extensively due to the organizational limitations. Wonderful experience for the price.

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Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram is flanked by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Great Salt Lake on the other, making it a scenic location in Tamil Nadu for that much-needed getaway. From historical temples to monuments that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites , this town has a lot to offer to visitors. And if none of that interests you, you can just spend your days on the seashore, taking in the sound of the waves, the salty air and soft sand under your feet. Here are some of the best places to stay in Mahabalipuram.

Where to stay in Mahabalipuram

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Spread over nine acres, this resort has breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal that will slow time down. There are over 90 accommodation options, ranging from rooms and suites to cottages, bungalows and villas. The cottages have spacious verandahs while the elegantly furnished bungalows come with private balconies. The Beach Villas and Sea Suites will allow you a direct, uninterrupted view of the sea. Here, you will find yourself engulfed by lush greenery, the sound of waves crashing against the shore and the gentle, salty sea breeze. Dine at the cafe or by the pool, where you can enjoy Indian, Lebanese and European  delicacies. Savour a drink at Swirl, the in-house bar that serves the finest spirits, malts and wines in a contemporary, chic vibe. Doubles from Rs11,500*.

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort and Convention Centre

Located on the East Coast Road, just moments away from the Shore Temple, this resort is great for a staycation as well as a workation. Choose between rooms with a garden view, spacious villas or suites with a plunge pool. Enjoy exceptional all-day dining at Petals- the multi-cuisine fine-dining restaurant, with both indoor and outdoor areas and sip craft cocktails at Nectar-The Lounge Bar. If you need your daily dose of exercise, there's also a gym that's open 24/7 and is perfect for intense workouts as well as calming yoga sessions. Doubles from Rs10,670*.

Bodhiwoods Resort

This resort takes inspiration from the sights and sounds of nature, allowing you to experience a relaxing, peaceful environment. Each chalet on the property has been built using wooden planks, with modern furnishings and are named after flowering trees, like Frangipani, Champaca and Jacaranda. The premium chalets also come with a comfortable sit-out, where you can enjoy a cup of tea and take in your surroundings in privacy. You can cycle to the Shore Temple and visit the Birds Aviary on the property, which has several rare and colourful species of birds like the Jardine, Conure and even lovebirds.. If you're travelling with kids, they can stay entertained at the play area and the Hobbit House—a playhouse for children—on the property. End the day with a dip in the pool in the evening, to cool off and escape the heat. Doubles from Rs4,999*.

Chariot Beach Resort

An elegant and cosy set of cottages and suites spread over 45 acres of nature, Chariot Beach Resort is ideal for a sunny beach holiday. As a guest, you can enjoy exclusive access to a 1km stretch of the hotel's pristine private beach, soaking in the sun without a care in the world. The resort offers eight categories of accommodation that offer views of the garden and the sea. The cottages even have an open sky shower so you can start your day in the lap of nature. The two in-house restaurants offer everything from seafood and coastal cuisines to north-Indian and European food. Spend your afternoon at the wellness spa and pick from a wide array of ayurvedic treatments like medicated oil massages, foot rituals and other spa therapies for the ultimate detox. Wrap it all up with breezy evenings at Paanam-The Bar, which serves an assortment of spirits and mocktails along with a range of finger foods to go with them. Doubles from Rs6,500*.

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If you're looking for a completely private holiday by the beach, this spacious villa is the place to be. Ivy Villa takes design inspiration from the homes and vibes of Bali and features a private swimming pool, fish pond, a garden bursting with lush green banana plants and even private beach access. Here, you will be so close to the beach that the sound of the waves on the shore will be a constant, calming background score during your stay. For food, there's a well-equipped kitchen where you can cook your own meals or you can even order in from well-known restaurants like Moonraker for seafood or A2B- Aadyar Ananada Bhavan for vegetarian meals. With one bedroom and several relaxed common areas, the place is perfect for couples looking for a peaceful getaway. Doubles from Rs13,286*.

Intercontinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort

This luxury resort is tucked away amidst thick casuarina groves along the beautiful coastal highway. With over a hundred rooms, 1,500 sq ft of garden space and a stretch of private beach, Intercontinental Mahabalipuram gives you enough and more to take in the scenery. The rooms have walk-in wardrobes and rain showers, while the suites feature a lounge area, double vanity and a private balcony with a view of the expansive sea. The resort offers a plethora of dining options to suit all your moods. Have a seafood meal right by the sea at the KoKoMMo Tiki Shack, indulge in European and South Asian cuisine at Melting Pot The Market Cafe, enjoy the flavours of Hunan and Canton at Tao of Peng and sip on an old-fashioned cocktail at The Gatsby Lounge, which is inspired by the roaring twenties of America. Doubles from Rs18,025*.

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For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Mahabalipuram, TTDC Hotel Mamallapuram is located a short distance from Krishna's Butter Ball (1.3 mi) and Ganesh Ratha Temple (1.4 mi).

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While staying in Mahabalipuram, you can check out a popular pub like Masala Cafe, which is serving up some great dishes.

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Kaldan Samudhra Palace

Mahabalipuram

Situated in Mahabalipuram, 600 metres from Pallava Beach, Kaldan Samudhra Palace features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool , free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 5-star resort offers a kids' club and room service. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a concierge service.

Swimming pool great and very clean Helpful staff Big room Restaurant Hi tea everyday including show and some food. One day they had puppet show

Marutham Village Resort

Situated in Mahabalipuram, 43 km from Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Marutham Village Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool , free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides entertainment staff and a concierge service.

Breakfast was superb with so many varieties. And even possible to order dosa in addition. All meals that I had were excellent. Excellent Restaurant. Excellent timings. Nice activities available. A special thanks to the staff everywhere. Friendly, observative, natural, smiling. Made me feel comfortable. Could feel the calmness of countryside nature with birds flying over the fields. And it became like a small community with freedom for oneself, where guests were happy and friendly, thus communicative.

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

Offering chalets with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony , the Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram provides an ideal retreat for relaxation. The hotel boasts large outdoor pools and a golf course .

Pool was great, breakfast was great.

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa

Covelong Beach, Mahabalipuram

Set on the scenic East Coast Road, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa is just a minute away from The Madras Crocodile Bank (Reptile Zoo). Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, The Reef and C Salt, lounge bar called Pintail, Shine spa, the Sheraton fitness studio, kids club, recreation lounge and an infinity pool .

staff were excellent. I loved the pool. Crocodile bank close by.

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort, an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort is set in Covelong, along the pristine beach coastline of the Bay of Bengal. The property is located within close proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mahabalipuram. The hotel has an Ayurvedic spa centre, a private beach area, an outdoor pool and tennis court.

Stunning modern architecture with hints of Hindu temples, close to the beach

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center is located in Mahabalipuram. Free WiFi access and parking is available in this resort .

Rooms and food was very good. Staffs were courteus and overall stay was very good

Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram

Mahabalipuram Beach, Mahabalipuram

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram is located in Mahabalipuram. It is a 5-minute walk from Mahabalipuram Beach. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the public area of this resort .

Very good location, friendly staff, clean pool

Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai

Situated on the site of an Old Dutch Fort, Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa offers 5-star luxury by Chennai’s coast. Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa is just 2.6 km from the heritage village of Dakshina Chitra and offers free parking. The heritage town of Mahabalipuram is a 20 minute drive away. Siruseri IT park is 12 km from the property. It is 16 km from Tiger Cave and 32 km from Chennai Airport.

Breakfast was very good. Dinner at Seagull was not good. We ordered Kaathi roll (too much masala), Margarita pizza (too much cheese, the pizzza tastes like eating cheese, no other flavor). Probably need good chefs. Upper deck dinner was excellent.

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram

Every room at this resort is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units have a balcony, seating area, dining area, outdoor furniture and a walk-in closet for your convenience. The rooms are also equipped with a mini bar and an electric kettle. Enjoy a cup of tea while looking out at the sea or lake. The rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath and bidet. Extras include bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer and free toiletries. This resort has a private beach area and car hire is available. Chennai International Airport is 58 km from the property.

My in laws had a wonderful time on their anniversary

Shelter Beach Resort

Offering an outdoor pool , Shelter Beach Resort is located near Mahabalipuram. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, private beach access and a spa bath. Free private parking is available on site. You can play beach cricket and volleyball at the resort . The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, 31 km from Shelter Beach Resort .

Accessibility to beach is the best part of this stay. Good hygienic rooms, clean beaches and tasty food is the best in this property. Friendly staff, and nice hospitality. Great experience. Had a pleasant stay.

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Located in Mahabalipuram, a 6-minute walk from Pallava Beach, Kaldan Samudhra Palace has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

The staff and hospitality of the resort was excellent…

Located in Mahabalipuram, 26 miles from Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Marutham Village Resort has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

Loved the place, must visit for families with kids.

Offering chalets with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony, the Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram provides an ideal retreat for relaxation.

Excellent service. Ambience was great. Very good staff

Set on the scenic East Coast Road, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa is just a minute away from The Madras Crocodile Bank (Reptile Zoo).

Loved every bit of it. Arunansh from front desk was very helpful.

InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort is set in Covelong, along the pristine beach coastline of the Bay of Bengal.

Food is awesome. Having huge spreads of varieties.

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center, Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center is located in Mahabalipuram.

Location, Room ,Food,cleanliness and the staff’s behaviour

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Grande Bay Resort and Spa Mamallapuram is located in Mahabalipuram. It is a 5-minute walk from Mahabalipuram Beach.

Staffs are very supportive and ready to help always

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Mamallapuram

• 1 Understand
• 2.2 By taxi
• 3 Get around
• 4.1 Rath Temples
• 4.2 Cave Temples
• 4.3 Structural temples
• 4.4 Other rock monuments
• 4.5 Rock reliefs
• 4.6 Museums
• 4.7 Lighthouse
• 10.1 Budget
• 10.2 Mid-range
• 10.3 Splurge
• 11 Stay safe

Mamallapuram (மாமல்லபுரம் Māmallapuram ), also known as Mahabalipuram , is a tourist town 60 km south of Chennai on the east coast of India, famous for its stone carvings.

Understand [ edit ]

Mamallapuram dates back to the Tamil Pallava dynasty in the 7th-9th century. The structures here, mostly carved straight out of granite, are among the oldest existing examples of Dravidian (South Indian) architecture .

Today's Mamallapuram is purely a tourist town and one of the major attractions around Chennai. The East Coast Road has made it easily accessible - just about an hour from the city. Unfortunately, the entire strip is now a mess of restaurants, resorts, amusement parks, people, discarded plastic and chaotic traffic. At one time you could see the Bay of Bengal almost all the way to M'puram, but now there is so much development that the ocean is glimpsed only as you get close to M'puram.

Mamallapuram itself was getting run down over the last decade with very patchy efforts at keeping the monuments preserved. This has changed in the last few years with the Shore Temple being included in the UNESCO heritage project. The surroundings have been made much nicer, but, there has been a lot of wind and water erosion on the temple carvings with many of them having undergone loss of detail over the years. Sort of too little, too late, but still, better than nothing.

Be prepared to fight your way through clutches of beggars , guides, snakes charmers and so on, all of which are an essential part of the experience and not to be frowned upon. The whole thing would be bland without them. A nuisance, but harmless.

Get in [ edit ]

By bus [ edit ].

Buses arrive in the centre of town from CMBT and Tiruvanmiyur in Chennai and from Kanchipuram . There are direct buses from CMBT, but you can take any bus that has ECR written on the front. The ECR bus, which can be picked up at Tiruvanmiur, is the most economical way of getting to Mamallapuram from Chennai, costing less than ₹40 (1 hour). The ECR bus will drop you about 2 kilometres outside of town, and rickshaws will be outside waiting (can be bargained down to ₹30). You can also catch the ECR bus from Pondicherry for ₹65 (2 hours).

To get to the ECR from Triplicane, walk to Kamarajar Promenade running parallel with the beach. Walk to the beach side of the road and head to the nearest bus stop. Take bus SP19 or SP19x to Tiruvanmiyur (₹15). The ECR bus stop is 30 meters before the Tiruvanmiur stop.

By taxi [ edit ]

A taxi from Chennai will cost ₹600-₹800 one-way ($15–20) though the rates are likely to be higher based on the season, cab operator. Visitors outside Chennai, even Indian nationals and most definitely from Overseas are likely to be asked for higher rates. To or from the airport will cost ₹800-₹1,200 and will take one hour off peak and 1 1/2 hours peak time. Please negotiate the cab fares at the beginning of the journey and remain firm if the operator asks for more.

By car [ edit ]

The drive from Chennai on the East Coast Road is, by Indian standards, a wonderful experience: it is one of the few toll roads in India and maintained well. That said, it's still only one lane per direction with no divider, so overtaking tends to be hair-raising and high-speed head-on collisions are all too common. The road runs parallel to the coast of Bay of Bengal making it a scenic driveway, although you will not see the sea until the last few miles. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami wreaked havoc around here, so you will see shanty-towns built for affected fishermen and much of the greenery has been swept away.

Get around [ edit ]

It is easy to get around the town on foot, though bike rental is also available. It is relatively a small city and all points of interest are close to each other. Paid parking areas are available near the Shore Temple and the Five Rathas.

You can also hire a cab (non-a/c) for about ₹150 for 2 1/2 hours, during which you will be taken to all the major tourists spots in Mamallapuram.

See [ edit ]

For visiting all three sites the Shore Temple, cave temples and the Five Rathas you need to buy entry tickets. One can buy tickets online at https://asi.payumoney.com/quick/mam or by scanning the QR Code displayed at entry gates of tourist places and then paying through mobile wallets. The ticket counter closes at 5:30PM and entry to the attractions ends at 6PM. A combined entrance ticket to the Shore Temple and the Five Rathas costs ₹600 for foreigners and ₹35 for Indian citizens. Local guides, who speak multiple languages, are available for around ₹600 for a tour of all main attractions.

Rath Temples [ edit ]

These temples are carved out of a rock rather than carved into a rock (Cave temples).

• 12.608654 80.189437 2 Dharmaraja Ratha .  
• 12.608807 80.189518 3 Bhima Ratha .  
• 12.608942 80.18962 4 Arjuna-Draupadi Ratha .  
• 12.608961 80.189503 5 Nakula and Sahadeva Ratha .  
• 12.618432 80.192427 6 Ganesha Ratha . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 12.620244 80.187587 7 Valayankuttai Ratha . ( updated Sep 2021 )

Cave Temples [ edit ]

The cave temples are carved into a rock.

• 12.61523 80.1916 8 Mahishamardini Cave ( Mahishamardini Rock Cut Mandapa ). The central carving in this cave is of Shiva and Parvati and Murugan  
• 12.61806 80.19224 9 Varaha Cave . Varaha Cave has four impressive carvings of Vishnu, Gakalakshmi, Trivikama and Durga. ( updated Feb 2020 )
• 12.617491 80.192562 10 Krishna Mandapam . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 12.618545 80.191052 11 Koneri Cave . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 12.616555 80.191822 12 Ramanuja Mandapam . ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 12.6571 80.20931 13 Tiger Cave , Saluvankuppam . Rock Cut Hindu temple noted for its carvings of tigers. The mouth of the cave forms the entrance to the temple. ( updated Feb 2020 )
• 12.657935 80.209533 14 Atiranachanda Cave . ( updated Sep 2021 )

Structural temples [ edit ]

The structural (free-standing) temples at Mamallapuram have been built with cut stones as building blocks, rather than carved into a rock (cave temples) or out of a rock (ratha temples).

• 12.61644 80.19923 15 Shore Temple . The oldest structure in the area, built c. 700 AD. A Shiva lingam is enshrined in the central building. Unlike Mamallapuram's other monuments, the Shore Temple is a building (not carved from rock) and the bulk of the current structure is a reconstruction after it was struck by a cyclone. It's not particularly large, and the carvings have been badly eroded by the wind and the sea, but this adds to the sense of antiquity. The area around the temple is now a landscaped park, with guards keeping the hordes of souvenir hawkers at bay; despite that, the site can get very crowded on weekends.  
• 12.627137 80.194883 16 Mukunda Nayanar Temple .  
• 12.615123 80.191505 17 Olakkanesvara temple . Known as the 'Old Light House'" this structural temple stands atop the Mahishasuramardini Cave. ( updated Sep 2021 )

Other rock monuments [ edit ]

• 12.61914 80.19241 18 Krishna's Butterball . This is a giant natural rock perched on a hillside, seemingly in defiance of all laws of physics—it's a common sight to see visitors placing hands under the stone posing for pics, which looks as though they are holding it! The rock provides welcome shade if you dare to sit underneath it, and local kids have discovered that the slippery nearby hillside also makes a great natural slide.  

Rock reliefs [ edit ]

Reliefs are carved on rocks or boulders.

• 12.61774 80.19264 19 Arjuna's Penance ( Descent of the Ganges ). A giant bas-relief filled with detailed carvings, including a family of elephants and monkeys. Archaeologists still squabble over what, exactly, the bas relief depicts; the central figure may actually depict Bhagiratha, not Arjuna.  

Museums [ edit ]

• 12.61585 80.19365 20 Sculpture Museum ( Meganath Sculptures ), No. 32, Five Rathas Road, East Raja Street . This museum has hundreds of sculptures in stone, wood etc. It is well worth a visit. ₹2 entrance fee .  
• 12.609324 80.18779 21 Indian Sea Shell Museum . The museum came up in 2017 and is an initiative of sea shell collector K Raja Mohamed. The museum displays about 6,000 shells out of which about 2,300 are from Mohamad's personal collection. The museum also has a pearl section apart from a few pearls on display the museum also narrates the story of the pearl through charts and diagrams. The museum also displays artifacts made of sea shell. Apart from shells and pearls the museum also displays aquarium fishes. Tourist also are provided with the option of having a fish spa in the museum. Last of all the museum has a souvenir shop selling pearls, sea shell and othe related artifacts. ( updated Sep 2021 )
• 12.616152 80.192322 22 Maritime Museum . 9:30AM-5:30PM . The museum came up in 2017 and houses several models of ships and boats including that of Titanic. The museum also has a submarine simulator. giving a real feel of the submarine. There is a silk route gallery a map shows the different land and sea route of the silk trade in the ancient world. There are several ancient boats on display. The complex also houses the Light House museum and a common ticket is required to visit both. ( updated Sep 2021 )

Lighthouse [ edit ]

• 12.615428 80.19182 23 Light House and museum . 10AM-5:30PM . The lighthouse dates back to 1887 and is open to the public. A spiral stair leads to the top offering a birds-eye view of land and sea including the ruined temples and caves. The complex also houses a lighthouse museum. The operation of the lighthouse is explained with several models. On display is a series of old lighthouse lamps. Prior to the construction of the lighthouse the nearby Olakkanesvara temple served as a lighthouse with lights fitted on its top. Those lights and equipment are on display in the museum. The museum also has a short light and sound show operating several times a day. ( updated Sep 2021 )

Note: Old and new light houses provide views across the area to the sea. There are several unfinished temples nearby, and the December 2004 tsunami exposed more previously submerged temples.

Do [ edit ]

• Bike trips around Tamil Nadu's countryside can be organised by travel agencies in the town.
• Chill on the sandy beach
• Boat rides to in the Bay of Bengal with lifeguards.
• Fishing trips to the sea.
• Turtle walk at the sea shore.
• Trekking to a hill nearby.
• The price for the above activities are slightly more than they should be. For example, a boat ride with lifeguards for 45 minutes is ₹280/- per head.
• Several yoga camps are organised on a daily basis.
• Solaman at Sakthi Yoga offers 1½ hour drop-in classes for ₹150 per person. Classes are offered three times a day: 7AM, 9AM and 4PM.
• Mamallapuram is known for its orphanages which often invite tourists to visit them (and donate). Many of them are affiliated to religious missions. So please be aware of this and inquire before donating.

Learn [ edit ]

Local sculptors in the main street leading to the sea (after the Tina Shell View Lodge) teach stone carving . You will learn how to sculpt a simple locket, and the longer you stay, the more complicated things you'll be able to do. For a simple locket at least 5 hours are needed. For ₹100 a day you can learn/work as long as you like everyday (the result is yours of course).

Buy [ edit ]

Stone sculptures made by local artists. You can see them on their work (and also learn it yourself, see #Learn ). You can save a lot of money if you buy sculptures in small side roads and not in the main road.

Eat [ edit ]

There are lots of food stands in the centre serving large portions for next-to-nothing prices. Look specifically at the road leading down the Shore Temple from the bus stop, early in the morning at breakfast time.

Mamallapuram is famous for its coconuts , which are available from hawkers around all major sites.

Clustered around Othavadai Street and Othavadai Cross are restaurants catering primarily to tourists, which serve generally undistinguished Western food. Your best bet is often fresh grilled fish (which you can usually select yourself) served with french fries or salad.

• 12.61958 80.19827 1 Sea Shore Garden Beach restaurant ( Garden View Restaurant ), Othavadai Cross Street ( At Greenwoods Beach Resort ). Excellent food, each order freshly prepared, views of the street or the garden courtyard. Breakfast ₹25-45, lunch and dinner ₹65-145 . ( updated Feb 2020 )
• 12.61975 80.19656 2 Gecko Cafe , Othavadai Cross . Family-run, fast, friendly and clean. Features Indian veg and non veg food as well as freshest seafood, offers a nice lake view for bird watching and has a relaxed atmosphere, very helpful waiter and cook. ( updated Nov 2016 )
• 12.61872 80.19383 3 The Golden Palate , 104, East Raja Street ( At Hotel Mamalla Heritage ), ☏ +91 44 27442060 , +91 44 27442260 , +91 44 27442360 . Serves excellent Indian vegetarian food. Breakfast from 7AM is a poor deal at ₹153 (including tax) for a fairly simple buffet. It does, however, offer air conditioning! The lunch from midday is highly recommended... the best vegetarian thali spread for miles! It also has a pleasant non-veg restaurant on the rooftop. ( updated Feb 2020 )
• 12.61678 80.19355 4 Mamalla Bhavan , Shore Temple Road ( near Raja Street ), ☏ +91 44 27442250 . Cheap, very good, popular veg thali (unlimited vegetables and curries, fixed rice and roti/bread) joint. ₹90 to ₹120 (lunch thali as of 2021-02-04) . ( updated Feb 2021 )
• 12.61959 80.19639 5 Moonrakers Restaurant , Othavadai St . Multi-story restaurant with eclectic decoration, listed in all the guidebooks and hence quite popular with foreign tourists. The menu runs the gamut of Indian and Western favorites, veg and non-veg, although staff will try to steer you towards the expensive seafood items. Most dishes under ₹100, but seafood will cost you more. Also expect to pay more for extra bread or rice, drinks, etc. Beers around ₹150. Now expanded to control two places opposite one another.  
• 12.61943 80.19672 6 Nautilus , #4, Othavadai Cross Street . Popular with foreign tourists, this French-owned cafe features credible Western food, a decent cup of coffee, a competent and friendly waitstaff, and a library stocked with Tintin and Asterix volumes. ₹50-₹200 . ( updated Feb 2020 )
• 12.61879 80.19696 7 The New Cafe ( Lakshmi Lodge ), No 6, Ottavadai Cross St , ☏ +91 44-27442463 . Serve healthy breakfast and excellent vegetarian food (Tamil Nadu style) and variety of fresh fish, prawns and lobsters, crabs and calamari freshly prepared with excellent taste. A beautiful terrace with view of the ocean and sound.  
• 12.61988 80.19424 8 Saabra Fast Food . On the corner of Ottavadai Street and East Raja Street. Only four tables available at hole in the wall. Caters to a mostly Indian crowd. Fresh, tasty Northern India food at a great price. Full menu available for lunch and dinner. Most main dishes are under ₹50. Naan ₹15. . ( updated Feb 2020 )
• 12.61988 80.19424 9 Sri Ananda Bhavan Restaurant , corner of Ottavadai Street and East Raja Street . Primarily an Indian scene but popular with Westerners too. Pure veg, cheap and good. Big lunch (dal, sabzi, rice, two chapatis, salad, pickles, ice-cream) for ₹60, Idli breakfast for ₹20, Dosa Masala for ₹25. Get a food ticket at the desk. ( updated Feb 2020 )
• 12.61926 80.19828 10 Surf Turf Mahabs . Surf provides a wide variety of food for all seafood lovers. This restaurant is at the entrance of the town. If you are not the greatest fan of seafood, then you will find this restaurant over priced. If you are really hungry, then Surf is not a good place to eat. The service is really late and you will receive your order just before you are about to starve down. ( updated Feb 2020 )

Drink [ edit ]

Many restaurants serve beer though it may not be on the menu, usually Kingfisher but sometimes 'Bullet' (slightly higher alcohol content). Prices of beer are generally ₹130-150 (premium-strong) per bottle at cost and sold at ₹250 (if you ask) in restaurants.

No government-run TASMAC wine shop is available in town; to buy alcohol you must drive around 2 km out from Mamallapuram to the TASMAC Elite near the ECR road junction of Mahabalipuram town.

Sleep [ edit ]

Budget [ edit ]

• 12.61958 80.19594 1 Hotel Ramakrishna , #8 Othavadai St , ☏ +91 27442331 . A large place on three storeys around a central parking courtyard, filled with pot plants. The simple rooms all have bathrooms and are clean. [email protected], [email protected] ₹500-2000 .  
• 12.61824 80.19498 2 Aishwarya Guest house , #26,Thirukula street , ☏ +91 9789881558 . 27 cozy rooms with cool sea breeze, attached bath and 24 hrs room service. approx ₹450 . ( updated Feb 2020 )
• 12.61897 80.19739 3 Hotel Lakshmi Cottages , Othavadai Cross street. ( Parallel to main road ), ☏ +91 44-27442463 . Decent budget place and air conditioned rooms and cottages with swimming pool and nice sea view rooms, often has a good traveler vibe. Restaurant (the new cafe) on top. Internet cafe and travel information. As low as ₹250 per night .  
• 12.62011 80.19829 4 Dancing Waves Resort ( [email protected] ), Othavadai Street beach , ☏ +91 99627-60606 , +91 44-2744-3325 . Located right on the beach. 6 rooms with sea view in every room.  
• 12.61934 80.19691 5 Siva Guesthouse , #2 Ottavadai Cross Street , ☏ +91 44-27443534 .  
• 12.6202 80.1983 6 Sri Harul Guesthouse ( [email protected] ), No:181 Bajanai Koil St ( Fisherman's Colony ), ☏ +91 9384620173 . Direct on the beach, 2 minutes walk from the center. 6 rooms on seaside and 2 rooms available. On the rooftop is Cafe Good Luck. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are freshly prepared to order. Very nice view. ( updated Nov 2016 )

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• 12.61925 80.19697 7 Greenwoods Resort , Othavadai Cross , ☏ +91 44 27443118 , [email protected] . Pleasant family-owned hotel with a charming restaurant serving freshly cooked meals on a terrace overlooking the street and a lovely garden courtyard. ₹700-1500 for AC/Non-AC rooms, some with terrace balcony. Full breakfast included. .  
• 12.6182 80.194 8 Hotel Mamallaa Heritage , 104 East Raja St , ☏ +91 44-27442060 , +91 44-27442260 , +91 44-27442360 , [email protected] . An authentic Southern Indian hotel, which is famous locally for its buffet meals and smiling hospitality. Room rates start from ₹2400 per day (updated on Jan 2022), including complimentary breakfast buffet. The hotel does not provide any mini-bar or alcoholic beverages on the room service menu. The hotel also has a swimming pool on the first floor. ( updated Jan 2022 )
• 12.61872 80.19434 9 Hotel Pallava Dynasty , 23 East Raja St , ☏ +91 9600146900 , [email protected] . Comfortable rooms and cottages in a tropical garden setting that leads to a lovely garden courtyard. ₹1000-3000 .  
• 12.62091 80.1983 10 Lutz Guesthouse . Nice guesthouse on the beachside.  
• 12.6405 80.1996 11 Mamalla Beach Resort , 108, Kovalam Road . 35 sea view rooms with balconies and attached bath. Options of air conditioned standard and deluxe rooms, swimming pool, multi-cuisine restaurant with 24 hour room service.  
• 12.61824 80.19682 12 Sea Breeze , Othavadai Cross ( at the end of the street ), ☏ +91 4114 243035 . Beach resort with a swimming pool. Ayurvedic massage is available on-site. ₹1000-2000. .  
• 12.63597 80.2016 13 TTDC Beach Resort Complex , Near Petrol Bunk, Kovalam Road , ☏ +91 44-27442361 , +91 44-27442362 , +91 44-27442363 , +91 44-27442364 . Check-out: noon . This is a government-owned resort and is a part of Tamilnadu tourism. The pricing is decent and all rooms are sea/beach facing. The place is relatively clean but the service is slow. The location and view is great. The food is bad. The complimentary breakfast is mostly South Indian and is not too good on most days. Great place to stay on a budget but eat out! ₹2000+tax .  
• 12.62025 80.19829 14 Bob Marley Guesthouse & Restaurant , 182 Fisherman's Colony , ☏ +91 9840-098260 . On the beach, 2 minutes walk from the center of the village. 4-5 rooms, all with seaview and fan. One with aircon. Also very good restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All food is freshly prepared after ordering.  

Splurge [ edit ]

• 12.62381 80.19678 15 Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram ( former GRT Temple Bay ), 57 Covelong Road , ☏ +91 44 2744 3636 . A 5-star beach resort.  
• 12.6494 80.2062 16 Ideal Beach Resort . Comfortable rooms and cottages in a tropical garden setting leading to palm trees and hammocks on the beach. Popular with tours. ( updated Feb 2020 )

Stay safe [ edit ]

India's first nuclear reactor and much of its nuclear research program is just down the beach in Kalpakkam . Don't wander into restricted areas.

Most restaurants close by 11PM and the town is basically dead after that. Loitering around very late at night is not too safe.

Be careful when getting into the sea. There can be sudden dips and the sea often gets very rough and unsafe.

Nearby [ edit ]

• The Eagle Temple — a short bus ride from Mamallupuram brings you to the spectacular Eagle Temple. Take it easy on the climb up, as it's a long way, but the views are worth it.
• Thirukalukundram — This town is home to the famous Hindu Vedagiriswarar temple complex (Eagle temple).

Go next [ edit ]

• Covelong and Muttukadu
• Pondicherry (Puducherry) — Mamallapuram is a good stopover if you are making a trip from Chennai to Pondicherry by road.

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Latest Move to Fight Overtourism in India – India Report

Bulbul Dhawan , Skift

April 30th, 2024 at 11:00 PM EDT

The court’s order follows the Tamil Nadu government report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris.

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The Madras High Court has made it mandatory for all motor vehicles seeking to enter the Nilgiris and Kodaikanal between May 7 and June 30 to obtain electronic passes. The aim is to collect data on the number of tourists visiting and the number and types of vehicles that are entering these hill stations.

Heavy traffic in the hills: The court’s order came as the Tamil Nadu government filed a status report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris, though the court clarified that there won’t be a cap on the number of e-passes issued. 

Last month, the government of Tamil Nadu had agreed to fix the carrying capacity for roads leading to these eco-sensitive hill stations after a scientific assessment. The court has now asked the district administrations to collect as much information as possible regarding the tourists visiting these areas while issuing the e-passes to help the assessment.

Overtourism in India: Hill stations in India have been facing overcrowding during peak summers as tourists in large numbers flock to these destinations.

In 2023, destinations such as Nainital, Kasauli, Shimla, and Manali faced an influx of tourists, causing local authorities to place entry restrictions. The government of India also supported the idea of determining carrying capacity of hill stations and eco-sensitive locations in the Himalayan states to curb overtourism.

Apart from measures like fixing carrying capacity at sensitive locations, the government is working to develop destinations and improve infrastructure to tackle possible overcrowding. These include building and revamping destinations like Ujjain and Varanasi. India is also trying to popularize alternative underpenetrated tourist destinations like Lakshadweep. Moreover, states like Goa and Kerala are also focusing on sustainable and regenerative strategies that can tackle ill-effects of overtourism.

Aditya Agarwal Steps Down as Cleartrip’s CFO

Online travel company has announced that its chief financial officer (CFO) Aditya Agarwal has decided to step down from his role. The company has said that Agarwal’s decision is due to personal reasons. He was with the company for nine years and played a key role in Cleartrip’s financial strategy and organizational growth.

This has come two months after Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan Rajagopal announced his decision to leave the company after 11 years. Rajagopal has plans to set up his own business after his departure from the company, he had said in a post on LinkedIn. 

In view of Agarwal’s departure, Cleartrip has said that Akshat Mishra will take over as the new head of business finance.

AirAsia Announces New Routes to Kozhikode, Guwahati

Low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced two new routes to Kozhikode and Guwahati from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. With this, the airline will have 15 direct routes in India. AirAsia will operate three weekly flights to both these destinations starting August 1. 

The airline’s group chief commercial officer Paul Caroll said that India is one of the biggest markets for AirAsia and it is accelerating its operations in the country. 

Since January this year, AirAsia has announced seven new routes in India, including those to Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, and Visakhapatnam. Till 2023, the airline was operating eight routes in India. 

Korea Tourism Holds Roadshows to Showcase Leisure, MICE Potential in India

The Korea Tourism Organization conducted roadshows in India to showcase its leisure and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) potential. This comes as the country has set a target to welcome 200,000 Indian tourists this year. Of these, Korea aims to receive 20,000 MICE delegates. 

Regional director Myong Kil Yun said, “With a record-breaking target of welcoming 200,000 Indian travelers this year, the recent roadshows were a success. We are confident that by showcasing the diverse experiences Korea offers, we can achieve this ambitious goal.”

In 2023, 120,000 Indian travelers visited South Korea. In order to meet its goal this year, the country is looking at joint marketing promotions, familiarization trips, multi-city roadshows, as well as digital marketing promotions.

Thomas Cook, SOTC Operate Inaugural Bengaluru-Bhutan Charter Flight

Travel services provider Thomas Cook, along with its group company SOTC, operated its inaugural charter flight between Bengaluru and Bhutan’s Paro at 100% occupancy. “This exceptional delivery underscores the robust demand from Bengaluru and Karnataka for premium destinations-experiences,” the company said in a statement. 

The company’s charter flights scheduled for May 4 and 11 have also been fully booked. This has led to Thomas Cook’s decision to operate two additional charters on May 18 and 25. 

Thomas Cook country head for Holidays Rajeev Kale said, “We had handpicked Bengaluru airport as the hub/gateway for this initiative based on three clear opportunities. First is that Karnataka is our top source market. Moreover, there is a high demand for consumers for unique destinations-experiences. Another reason is the absence of direct connectivity for Bhutan from South India.”

Four Points by Sheraton Opens Resort in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonmarg 

Four Points by Sheraton has announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Sonmarg Resort in Jammu and Kashmir. The 47-key resort marks the brand’s debut in Sonmarg. Marriott also operates a hotel under the Four Points by Sheraton brand in Srinagar.

At the launch, Marriott’s South Asia area vice president Ranju Alex said, “This strategic expansion underlines our commitment to growth in the region and showcases how our brands cater to a wide range of travel needs and preferences.” This year, the company aims to open 12 hotels in India and as part of its strategy, it also debuted its Moxy brand in January.

Uttarakhand Tourism Launches India’s First Astro Tourism Campaign

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has partnered with astro tourism company Starscapes to launch ‘Nakshatra Sabha’ , the first astro tourism campaign in India. As part of this initiative, the state tourism will promote astro tourism activities such as stargazing, special solar observations, astrophotography contests, and camping under the stars among others. 

The campaign activities will cover several destinations in the state, including Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, Nainital, and Chamoli. With this campaign, the state is also hoping to advocate the preservation of dark skies in the state. 

With this, Uttarakhand is hoping to position itself as the preferred destination for astro tourism for enthusiasts from all over the world.

Booking.com Unveils Indian Travelers’ Trip Planning Preferences

Online travel company Booking.com has revealed that 61% Indian travelers prefer to book their flights first, before they secure their accommodation. It added that nearly 40% of the travelers book event tickets well in advance. Additionally, about 25% of the travelers prefer to book multiple aspects of their trips at the same time. 

More than half the Indian travelers choose to buy travel insurance before they even book their accommodation. Moreover, nearly a third of Indian travelers wait until after booking their stays and just before their trips, to arrange car rentals, restaurant reservations and taxis.

( Skift India Report will not be published on Thursday, May 2, as May 1 is a holiday. )

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Photo credit: The aim is to collect data on the number of tourists visiting these hill stations. (Image: Kodaikanal Lake) Tamil Nadu Tourism

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