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.
An ancient temple complex with tiered towers and a central courtyard.
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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.

Paiyanur

The sandy beaches and archaeological sites are a few reasons travellers visit Paiyanur. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Mamallapuram Beach and Pancha Pandava Rathas 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$220 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$220
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (58 reviews)
"A fantastic location with excellent facilities. The hospitality was warm, the food brilliant, and we couldn’t fault a thing. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 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$208 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$208
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (268 reviews)
"The breakfast was very nice and the properties were very clean and nice"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

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$155 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$155
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 ...
Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram
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Cozy Beachside Stay Near Mahabalipuram Monuments.

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 ...
Cozy Beachside Stay Near Mahabalipuram Monuments.
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
Villa -colonial Garden view with Private Beach access

Villa -colonial Garden view with Private Beach access

Mahabalipuram TN
Stay at this villa in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Five Rathas and Pancha Pandava Rathas are located ...
Villa -colonial Garden view with Private Beach access
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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.

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

Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

AU$166
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

AU$177
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price

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

AU$65
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

AU$209
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch

AU$105
per adult
Private Chennai City Tour by Car: Guided Trip with Lunch
Georgetown walk

Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement

AU$56
per adult
Georgetown heritage walking tour of Chennai's first settlement
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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