Title: Tirukalukundram Travel Guide: Best of Tirukalukundram, Chennai Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tirukalukundram](https://expedia.co.uk/Tirukalukundram-Hotels.d892530337297547264.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Tirukalukundram](https://expedia.co.uk/Tirukalukundram-Holiday-Rentals.d892530337297547264.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Tirukalukundram Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tirukalukundram.d892530337297547264.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tirukalukundram Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tirukalukundram.d892530337297547264.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tirukalukundram Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![It is amazing to see the spectacular temples at Mahabalipuram.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/caa4dc2f-0e42-4f59-a346-f2b49709ca27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The temples of Mahabalipuram attract a lot of tourists from and outside India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/85392f5b-805f-4627-abff-967e472374d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Descent of the Ganges is a monument at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Measuring 96 by 43 feet (29 m × 13 m), it is a giant open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/7a0f96fb-eb76-4c4c-8d9b-bc330a0d8e75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, India. It was built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the village was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty. As one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 and it is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/82e1c3d7-f3e3-4c37-a19c-405de780d97d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the many monuments in Kacheepuram town of Tamil Nadu. #Architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/82e127c9-7c3d-49e1-a34b-11c59b2c6b26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tirukalukundram Things to do - Top hotels in Tirukalukundram - Top Holiday Rentals in Tirukalukundram ![Mallai by ELIVAAS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124460000/124450800/124450717/c96f5590_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mallai by ELIVAAS 53, Venpurusam Village Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu £82 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Five Rathas and Pancha Pandava Rathas are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=124450717&PinnedHotelID=124450717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892530337297547264) ![Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1596100/1596066/ebed6354_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram 57, Covelong Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu £133 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Cave and Mamallapuram ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (264 reviews) Pool, beach, clean big rooms Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=1596066&PinnedHotelID=1596066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892530337297547264) ![Kaldan Samudhra Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74726000/74725945/98d96264_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaldan Samudhra Palace ECR Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu £137 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews) Soon was clean and staff was courteous. Enjoyed our stay at Samudra Palace. Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=74725945&PinnedHotelID=74725945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892530337297547264) [See all 314 properties in Tirukalukundram](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026®ionId=892530337297547264) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cozy Beachside Stay Near Mahabalipuram Monuments.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112800000/112794000/112793967/4667ba4c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Beachside Stay Near Mahabalipuram Monuments. Mahabalipuram TN Stay at this holiday home in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Mumu Surf Shop and Mamallapuram Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Hotels-Cozy-Beachside-Stay-Near-Mahabalipuram-Monuments.h112793967.Hotel-Information) ![2 Bed Room Villa with Pvt Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92920000/92914100/92914012/ad997c6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 Bed Room Villa with Pvt Pool kunnathur TN Stay at this villa in Tirukalukundram. Popular attractions Five Rathas and Pancha Pandava Rathas are located nearby. 2/10 (1 review) My review is going to be based on my experience; the pictures are pretty close to the real place but I’ll have to say the experience of wanting to stay there as a private villa is the worst idea. Firstly, the location on the Expedia/Vrbo and the real location are about 5KM apart and it’s no where ... Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Hotels-Individual-Two-Bed-Room-Villa-With-Pvt-Swimming-Pool.h92914012.Hotel-Information) ![2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38715200/38715162/88fbddee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes Mahabalipuram Tamil nadu Stay at this holiday home in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai-Hotels-2nd-Floor-Apt-Meya-Boutique-Homes.h38715162.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tirukalukundram](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=892530337297547264&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Tirukalukundram hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[20 Mar - 21 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22)[21 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Marina Beach featuring general coastal views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104640/20734ea5-5750-4c11-bbb1-edc5229e7d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marina Beach Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marina-Beach-Central-Chennai.d6104640.Attraction) ![Aerial Photography Drone photography of Chennai and the suburbs in Tamil Nadu India; River bed landscape images of villages; Beach aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939591730/7fbf7807-e5b9-418a-a86b-2edd1031a0c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ECR Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/ECR-Beach-Chennai.d553248635939591730.Attraction) ![Mamallapuram Beach featuring a beach as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104702/4fd03fb4-d950-46e0-bf0e-574a552e5612.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mamallapuram Beach Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mamallapuram-Beach-Mahabalipuram-Beach.d6104702.Attraction) ![Beach Shore waves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976401143/a5727b85-789c-4d86-9938-2242e9a6f099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Neelankarai Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Neelankarai-Beach-Chennai.d553248635976401143.Attraction) ![flower market in pondicherry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587303/e3f89b91-e76c-47a1-ab0e-90b773219793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pondy Bazaar You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pondy-Bazaar-T-Nagar.d553248635974587303.Attraction) ![Kapaleeswarar Temple which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104664/e6abdffb-dc22-42f6-b449-1fd068de627b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kapaleeswarar Temple Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kapaleeswarar-Temple-Mylapore.d6104664.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Matir Mandir ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49696117/efc3f8f3-6bd2-4dc8-a1d7-46e97f4a46b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing £111 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-to-pondicherry-2-day-vehicle-hire-for-local-sightseeing.a49696117.activity-details) ![Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47789014/f0f59eb1-c993-49c4-a12d-d8de61d1d8e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets £102 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-private-day-tour-with-transportation-and-tickets.a47789014.activity-details) ![Anna Square ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49784535/6de73f72-7187-4861-8a3d-c310c253907f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle £53 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-city-sightseeing-by-private-vehicle.a49784535.activity-details) ![Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2394399/6e90485b-21d8-441c-87e0-d1b45c02b9ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chennai-to-taj-mahal-and-agra-same-day-tour-with-return-flights.a2394399.activity-details) ![Shore temple at the beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48990249/088e4c55-c298-4252-a3b6-4aec68e9c08d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mahabalipuram Temple and Beach Day Tour from Chennai £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mahabalipuram-temple-and-beach-day-tour-from-chennai.a48990249.activity-details) ![Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2080868/e35537f5-cbc1-470b-bb4f-c464ec66f391.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights £588 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-2-day-tour-to-the-taj-mahal-and-agra-with-both-side-commercial-flights.a2080868.activity-details) [See all activities in Tirukalukundram](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Tirukalukundram.d892530337297547264.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Tirukalukundram ![Chennai showing a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181449/adbecad3-f07a-4aff-b3f5-9adfe0548e20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chennai ![Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739290/e8d1e5ec-5b3c-4a9a-81c7-a46a9b1de5d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mahabalipuram ![Sri Maha Bhairavar Rudra Aalayam is an Indian famous temple at Tiruvadisoolam, Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu, South India. The Famous Hindu God Temple, Indias Best Tourism Place](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258888/248d4ab1-6906-409a-860c-680dd3ebc0fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chengalpattu ![The Shore Temple in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, stands majestically along the Bay of Bengal, showcasing the elegance of Pallava architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000004684/08818b69-29c6-4d33-986c-2b5792fdf173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cheyyur - Cities near Tirukalukundram - Places of interest [Chennai](https://expedia.co.uk/Chennai.dx181449)[Mahabalipuram](https://expedia.co.uk/Mahabalipuram.dx6047600)[Chengalpattu](https://expedia.co.uk/Chengalpattu.dx6258888)[Cheyyur](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheyyur.dx3000004684) - [Shore Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Shore-Temple-Mahabalipuram-Beach.d6104690.Attraction) - [Pancha Pandava Rathas ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pancha-Pandava-Rathas-Mahabalipuram-Beach.d6104700.Attraction) - [Mamallapuram Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mamallapuram-Beach-Mahabalipuram-Beach.d6104702.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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