My routes across India, city by city. Kept for memory, shared if you plan to backpack around India too.

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Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu: places to visit, food to try, travel notes, and map.

State: Tamil Nadu Region: Southern Category: Monuments and Museums, Coastal Accommodation: Homestays Travel: Bike Rental, Auto

Must visit

  • Shore Temple
  • Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas)
  • Arjuna's Penance (rock relief)
  • Mahishasura Mardini Cave
  • Krishna's Butter Ball
  • Tiger Cave

Must try

  • Shore Temple sunrise
  • Arjuna's Penance sculpture close-up study
  • rock-climbing on Krishna's Butter Ball
  • local fishermen's beach morning walk
  • Mahabalipuram stone carving workshop visit
  • fresh lobster at a beach shack
  • sunset from the Shore Temple beach