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Varaha Cave

Historic site

Varaha Cave

Plan a trip to Mahabalipuram

More must-sees in Mahabalipuram

LandmarkFive Rathas (Pancha Rathas)See the place

Arjuna’s Penance

Historic siteDescent of the Ganga River and Arjuna's PenanceSee the place

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

SightVedanthangal Bird SanctuarySee the place

a group of statues on a wall near a body of water

TempleMahabalipuram Shore TempleSee the place

DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.