PlanningTravel note
The monuments are spread around town
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and the Five Rathas are in different parts of town, with open ground and little shade in between.
The lesson
Start early, and consider a bicycle or auto between sites.
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