Mahabalipuram, formerly called Mamallapuram lies on the Coromandel Coast, facing the Bay of Bengal. The city is rich in heritage and is famous for its beautiful sceneries and ancient monuments especially the rock cut temples. The uniqueness of these structures has earned them recognition from UNESCO, which has declared Mahabalipuram a world heritage site. The Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, also organizes a highly acclaimed Mahabalipuram Dance Festival every year during Christmas.

Mahabalipuram offers a fabulous range of hotels and resorts. All of them have a distinct class and cater to the needs of both domestic and international tourists. The most popular hotels include GRT Temple Bay, Chariot Beach Resort and Quality Inn MGM Beach Resort. Other good accommodation options are Golden Sun hotel, Highland Shoreline, Blue Bay and Mamalla Beach Resort.