A group of rock-cut monuments in Mahabalipuram, a Pallava-period site on the Tamil Nadu coast near Chennai. Visitors walk among five monolithic structures and a life-sized stone elephant, carved from single granite blocks.
Highlights
- Five monolithic rathas
- Draupadi Ratha
- Stone elephant
Good to know
- Combined ticket covers nearby monuments
- Entry is ₹40 for Indian adults
- Little shade, so visit early or late
