We had a trip to Mahabalipuram in January along with our friends and families. Had a nice time there. We reached Mahabalipuram by 12 in the noon and it was drizzling unexpectedly, had to buy caps to save us from the rain.
But it was nice to walk through the World Heritage site in a cloudy atmosphere. The rain saved us from the hot sun and the trip was a pleasant one.
We visited all those famous Mandapas at Mahabalipuram, viz, Ramanuja Mandapam which is the most completed structure at this 
heritage site, but was vandalized later. Then we visited Mahishasura mardini mandapam, Krishna mandapam, Rayar gopuram, etc.
There is a huge ball like rock at the entrance to the Pallava kingdom remains. The rock named as Krishna’s butter is a very good view. It looks as if it will roll on us, but will not even budge from its place. Govt. once tried to remove the rock from the place fearing that it may come down on some tourist one day, but they couldn’t move the rock from its place.
View from the old and new light houses was also thrilling. The beach view from the 
towers was a good experience.
Mahabalipuram Photo Gallery
Arjuna’s Penance next to the Krishna
Mandapam is an amazing piece of art. The skill and the talent of the artists of the ancient age are brilliant. This is one of the exotic scene at this centuries old city.
The important location one should visit at Mamallapuram is the five Rathas considered as Pancha Pandavas. These are very beautiful structures.
More about Mahabalipuram
Any one who loves nature at its best should visit Mahabalipuram. It is one of the best places in this part of Tamilnadu, near to Chennai and the Silk City of Kanchipuram.
A lot of tourists visit Mahabalipuram daily. It is believed that Mahabalipuram is still not found fully. Many believe that some part of the city is still under the sea.
