Here’s why you should visit the beautiful historic town of Mahabalipuram | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

Here’s why you should visit the beautiful historic town of Mahabalipuram | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By Lifestyle Desk |New Delhi |Updated: September 26, 2019 4:30:21 pm

Here’s why you should visit the beautiful historic town of Mahabalipuram

A weekend getaway cannot be ruled out, especially if you are new to the city and haven't explored much of the south.

Pack your bags and head over to this beautiful southern town today. (Source: Getty/Thinkstock; designed by Rajan Sharma)

Just 60 km outside of Chennai, lies the picturesque shore town of Mahabalipuram. Also known as Mamallapuram, this famed town is well-connected with other important cities of south India by means of an extensive road network. A weekend getaway, therefore, cannot be ruled out, especially if you are new to the city and haven’t explored much of the south.