A quick outing? Mahabalipuram might just be the right place.
Looking for a quick weekend getaway? Well, if you are in South India, Mahabalipuram might be a brilliant option. Located in Tamil Nadu, this is a perfect place for those beach vibes. Along with the shore-line, you all get to see the ruins of an ancient city, bubbling with all its charm and glory. And the For the Wildlife lovers, there's a Crocodile Breeding Centre close to this place. Isn't it just Perfect? Once Upon a Time.... Mahabalipuram was the earlier name of Mamallapuram because the demon king Mahabali was killed by Lord Vishnu. The name was changed later by the king of Pallava Narasimha Varman who has got the title of Mamalla; the great wrestler. It is an ancient historic town and was a bustling seaport during the time of Periplus (1st century CE) and Ptolemy (140 CE), from where ancient Indian traders sailed to countries of South East Asia. By the 7th century it was a port city of the South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas. It has a group of