Is Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) safe for kids in March?

Yes, Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is rated 5/5 for families.

March · Tamil Nadu

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) in March

Q: Is March a good time to visit Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)?

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) scores 4/5 in March. 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..

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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.

Why March scores 4/5

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Weather

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.

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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

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (5/5) — Open-air rock monuments, Beach access, Interactive rock formations, Stone carving workshops

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Elevation

12m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Remote workers (network available)
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

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.
Marchviewing	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	—
May	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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Madurai

4/5

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March at Madurai: 24–36°C, Meenakshi temple darshan best at dawn or after 5pm. Midnight closing ritual still runs — temple interiors stay cool, streets don't.

Thanjavur (Tanjore)

4/5

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March at Thanjavur: 24–35°C, Brihadeeswara (UNESCO) best in the early hour before the vimana shadow vanishes at noon. Cauvery delta warming — pace heritage stops carefully.

Ooty (Udagamandalam)

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March at Ooty: 10–22°C, botanical gardens and toy train clear, pre-summer calm. Shoulder to peak — April–May brings the summer rush, book before schools break.

Kumbakonam

4/5

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March at Kumbakonam: 24–35°C, the 188 temples and Airavatesvara (UNESCO) best before 10am. Cauvery delta heat builds fast — plan filter-coffee breaks between darshans.

Kodaikanal

4/5

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March at Kodaikanal: 10–22°C, Coaker's Walk clear, lake boating pleasant. Shoulder to peak — quieter than April–May summer rush, homestays easier to book.

Tharangambadi (Tranquebar)

4/5

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March at Tharangambadi: 25–33°C, Fort Dansborg and the Danish quarter workable with sea breeze. Shoulder month — beach calm, bungalow stays easier to book.

Kanchipuram

4/5

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March at Kanchipuram: 24–35°C, temple tours and silk-weaver visits best before 10am. Plains heat stacks fast — the 1,000-temple circuit needs an AC car between stops.

Chidambaram

4/5

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March at Chidambaram: 24–34°C, Nataraja temple darshan comfortable at dawn and after 5pm. Midday stone courtyards get hot — dress light, carry water.

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