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Mahabalipuram: an hour of coast
Chennai→Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram: an hour of coast

The shortest ride here — barely over an hour on coastal highway, with stone temples at the end. Easy enough for a first ride out of Chennai.

The shortest ride here — barely over an hour on coastal highway, with stone temples at the end. Easy enough for a first ride out of Chennai.

Distance55 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~2 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonNov – FebIdeal time to ride
DifficultyBeginnerOverall rating

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Map of the road from Chennai to MahabalipuramMap of the road from Chennai to Mahabalipuram
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Ride details

Road typeCoastal highway
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayEasy to find

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