It
is one of the oldest temples in south india nestling on the
shores
of the Bay of Bengal, was
once a port of the Pallavas. It is an historic monuments built
largely between the 7th and the 9th century and has been classified
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Five
Rathas
The five rathas are Dharmaraja
Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Draupadi Ratha and Nakul Sahadev
Ratha. These are monolithic temples, each created in a different
style.
Arjuna's
Penance
A sculptured marvel at Mahabalipuram, often
called "Arjuna's Penance", is an enormous relief
made on two huge boulders. One of the biggest open-air rock
canvases in the world
Crocodile
Farm
About 10 kms from the resort. Several species
of Indian and African crocodiles & other reptiles are
bred in captivity, kept in open, marshy enclosures.
Boating
Muttukadu 20 kms is an ideal
picnic spot facilities for boating and wind
surfing.
