Avoid
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) in May
Tamil Nadu, India
Why May scores 1/5
Roads & Access
self drive: Depends on terrain. road condition: Reasonable roads. public transport: Bus/train available.. from nearest city: Connected by road from nearest city.. last km difficulty: easy to moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Open-air rock monuments, Beach access, Interactive rock formations, Stone carving workshops
Elevation
12m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Pongal festival mid-month. Dance Festival at Shore Temple ongoing (Dec-Jan). 20-28°C, dry, all monuments accessible. Stone carving workshops open. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Mahabalipuram: 22-31°C, dry Coromandel coast — Pallava rock-cuts, Shore Temple, and the beach all in one day. Sculpture school chisels active through the morning. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Mahabalipuram: 25–34°C, shore temples and Pallava rock-cuts workable early. Coromandel sun is direct — budget shaded breaks at the seafood shacks. |
| April | 1/5 | — |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | — |
| June | 1/5 | — |
| July | 1/5 | — |
| August | 1/5 | — |
| September | 2/5 | — |
| October | 3/5 | October at Mahabalipuram: 25–31°C, NE monsoon starting on the Coromandel. Rock-cut heritage doable — shoulder, shore walks between showers. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Mahabalipuram: 23–30°C, Pallava rock-cuts and shore temple pleasant with post-monsoon clarity. Shoulder to peak — beach-heritage combo holds up. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Mahabalipuram: 22–30°C on the Coromandel Coast. UNESCO rock-cut temples and Shore Temple cool enough for full-day exploration. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Connected by road from nearest city.. Roads: Reasonable roads. Self-drive: Depends on terrain. Public transport: Bus/train available.. Last stretch: easy to moderate
Elevation
12m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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