Tirukalukundram Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A detailed stone temple with intricate carvings and lion statues.
A large, multi-tiered temple with intricate carvings, surrounded by a paved walkway and a sandy area with scattered rocks.
A temple with intricate carvings and a large, ornate tower.
A large sandstone temple with intricate carvings and a large dome.
Ancient stone carvings and a temple structure with intricate designs.

Our guide on where to stay in Tirukalukundram

Find the best Tirukalukundram areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
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Mahabalipuram Beach

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Pancha Pandava Rathas.

A tall, intricately carved temple with a surrounding water body and palm trees.

Paiyanur

The sandy beaches and archaeological sites are a few reasons travellers visit Paiyanur. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Descent Of The Ganges and Mamallapuram Beach are a few top sights nearby.

Kaldan Samudhra Palace, a Palace by the Sea

Kaldan Samudhra Palace, a Palace by the Sea

3.5 out of 5
ECR Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$197 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$197
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Kaldan Samudhra Palace, a Palace by the Sea
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

4.5 out of 5
57, Covelong Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$221 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$221
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram

4.5 out of 5
No 53, Devaneri Village, East Coast Rd Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$171 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$171
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram Beach are located ...
8/10 Very good! (77 reviews)
"Wonderful stay and Food is extremely good"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
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Premiumcollection O Mahabalipuram

Premiumcollection O Mahabalipuram

2 out of 5
Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu
Stay at this holiday home in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Cave and Mumu Surf Shop are located nearby.
Premiumcollection O Mahabalipuram
Sree Sri Residency ECR

Sree Sri Residency ECR

3 out of 5
362 ECR, Anna Enclave Injambakkam Chennai Tamil Nadu
Stay at this villa in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions VGP Snow Kingdom and VGP Universal Kingdom ...
Sree Sri Residency ECR
Eben Residency

Eben Residency

2 out of 5
KONATHI VILLAGE MAIN Rd Chengalpattu TN
Stay at this apartment in Chengalpattu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Arignar Anna Zoological Park is located ...
Eben Residency
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Stay near popular Tirukalukundram attractions

A sandstone temple complex with intricate carvings and domed structures.

Mamallapuram Beach

8.4/10 (49 reviews)
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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Activities

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

AU$183
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

AU$171
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

AU$68
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

AU$108
per adult
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Georgetown walk

Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement

AU$58
per adult
Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement
Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup

Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup

AU$13
per adult
Mahabalipuram: Tuk-Tuk Tour with Hotel Pickup
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Cities near Tirukalukundram

A busy urban street with a prominent church steeple, various commercial buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Chennai

A stone structure with steps leading up to it, surrounded by greenery.

Mahabalipuram

A white temple with a red roof, surrounded by a white fence, and a mountain in the background.

Chengalpattu

A stone temple with a spire, surrounded by large rock formations.

Cheyyur