Distance : 96 km
Estimated Time : 2 hours
Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram is a very popular route, famous for its intricately carved temples and rock-cut caves, Mahabalipuram is a historically important and well-loved tourist location situated on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal, in the state of Tamil Nadu.
"Monuments are the grappling- irons that bind one generation to another."
Once abode of the famous demon king Mahabali, Mahabalipuram was later renamed Mamallapuram. The serenity, the alluring atmosphere and the impressive setting with many beautiful white sandy beaches dotted with Casuarinas trees. The ancient name of this town was ‘Mahamallapuram’. Once a bustling post town, Mahabalipuram draws visitors because of its ancient temples and beautiful beaches. Deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a famous tourist destination.
Taxi from Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram is readily available at CabBazar.
Best time to visit
Situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal, Mahabalipuram has a moderate and humid climate round the year. Though it can be visited throughout the year, summers get pretty hot. Some travelers venture out in monsoon, as monsoon brings in a fresh look to the place. But by most votes, the best time to visit is during the cooler months of October through March.
Route Information
Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram by car is well connected through East Coast Road is famous for seven pagodas, among which six are submerged in the sea and only one has survived. Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram distance is 96 Km and is 2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this routes and nearby are:
Auro Beach
Auroville - Auroville Beach, Auroville Botanical Gardens, Eden Beach Cottage, Beach Hut Resort
Sri Karaneswar Nataraja Temple
Kalapet - Sai Baba Temple, Pondicherry University Beach
Kaliveli Lake
Mudaliyarkuppam Boat House
Kalpakkam - Kalpakkam Beach, Sadras Dutch Fort, Sri Premika Vittal temple
Thirukkalikundram - Famous for its ancient Shiva Temple and a hill called Vedagiri.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary - Being the oldest Bird Sanctuary in the Country is famous among tourist.
You can plan to include them in your itinerary. With CabBazar, you can customize the itinerary as per your choice and enjoy the trip to fullest.
Tourist Attractions
Shore Temple
Arjuna’s Penance
Five Rathas
Tiger’s Cave
Crocodile Farm
Krishna’s Butterball
Cave Temples
Mahabalipuram Dance Festival
India Seashell Museum
Thirukadalmallai or Sthalasayana Perumal Temple
Krishna Temple
Mahishasuramardini Cave
Varaha Temple
Rathas
Pandava Raths
Mandapams
Open Air Museum
Taxi Options
Being an Aggregator, CabBazar provides you enormous car options for your Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram taxi booking. You can mention your specific preference, if any, while raising a taxi booking request. Our partnered taxi services providers have various cars available with them for Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram taxi service. At high level, we classify taxi in below four categories :
Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram Taxi Prices
Vehicle Type | Model | Capacity | Per Km Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Wagon-R, Indica or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | 6 seater | Rs. 12.5 |
| Assured Innova | Innova, Innova Crysta | 6 seater | Rs. 13.5 |
Taxi Fare
CabBazar is committed to keep the pricing as simple and clear as possible. So, we provide one price for your Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram taxi which covers a specified maximum kilometer and maximum days. So, you know upfront how much taxi is going to cost you and plan your budget well.
The prices are dynamic and transparent and give a win-win deal for both you and our partnered taxi services providers. You can choose car as per your preference.
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