Title: Visit Tirukalukundram: Best of Tirukalukundram Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Tirukalukundram](https://expedia.ca/Tirukalukundram-Hotels.d892530337297547264.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Tirukalukundram](https://expedia.ca/Tirukalukundram-Vacation-Rentals.d892530337297547264.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Tirukalukundram Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Tirukalukundram.d892530337297547264.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tirukalukundram Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Tirukalukundram.d892530337297547264.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Tirukalukundram ## Travel Guide ![It is amazing to see the spectacular temples at Mahabalipuram.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/caa4dc2f-0e42-4f59-a346-f2b49709ca27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It is amazing to see the spectacular temples at Mahabalipuram.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/caa4dc2f-0e42-4f59-a346-f2b49709ca27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The temples of Mahabalipuram attract a lot of tourists from and outside India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/85392f5b-805f-4627-abff-967e472374d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Descent of the Ganges is a monument at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Measuring 96 by 43 feet (29 m × 13 m), it is a giant open-air rock relief carved on two monolithic rock boulders.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/7a0f96fb-eb76-4c4c-8d9b-bc330a0d8e75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, India. It was built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the village was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty. As one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 and it is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047600/82e1c3d7-f3e3-4c37-a19c-405de780d97d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tirukalukundram Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_892530337297547264) - Tirukalukundram Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Tirukalukundram ![Kaldan Samudhra Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74730000/74726000/74725945/493d38c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaldan Samudhra Palace ECR Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu CA $232 CA $275 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (47 reviews) Not enough things to do. Too expensive. Service was not good for the money spent. Value & price not competitive to other luxury star hotels. Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=74725945&PinnedHotelID=74725945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892530337297547264) ![Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1600000/1596100/1596066/ebed6354_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram 57, Covelong Road Tirukalukundram Tamil Nadu CA $233 CA $275 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Cave and Mamallapuram ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (261 reviews) Staff were very helpful. The room was comfortable, clean and quiet. We had a delicious dinner at wharf 2 with great service from shaka siphon. I would also like to recommend Magesha (travel coordinator) who arranged a comfortable transfer with driver Anbum who waa friendly, punctual and informative. ... Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=1596066&PinnedHotelID=1596066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892530337297547264) ![Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23970000/23966600/23966586/61177b5b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center ECR-OMR Junction, ECR, Poonjeri Tirukalukundram CA $140 CA $165 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Rathas and Five Rathas ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (100 reviews) This is a nice hotel with good size room. All the staff were polte and helpfull. There is a nice swimming pool and hotel provides complimentary tee / cofee and biscuits in the afternoon which is a nice touch. The only negative is that the area approaching the hotel is very run down so go from a poor ... Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=23966586&PinnedHotelID=23966586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=892530337297547264) [See all 304 properties in Tirukalukundram](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026®ionId=892530337297547264) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cozy Beachside Stay Near Mahabalipuram Monuments.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112800000/112794000/112793967/8ad11c87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Beachside Stay Near Mahabalipuram Monuments. Mahabalipuram TN Stay at this vacation home in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Mumu Surf Shop and Mamallapuram Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.ca/Chennai-Hotels-Cozy-Beachside-Stay-Near-Mahabalipuram-Monuments.h112793967.Hotel-Information) ![2 Bed Room Villa with Pvt Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92920000/92914100/92914012/ad997c6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2 Bed Room Villa with Pvt Pool kunnathur TN Stay at this villa in Tirukalukundram. Popular attractions Five Rathas and Pancha Pandava Rathas are located nearby. 2/10 (1 review) My review is going to be based on my experience; the pictures are pretty close to the real place but I’ll have to say the experience of wanting to stay there as a private villa is the worst idea. Firstly, the location on the Expedia/Vrbo and the real location are about 5KM apart and it’s no where ... Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Chennai-Hotels-Individual-Two-Bed-Room-Villa-With-Pvt-Swimming-Pool.h92914012.Hotel-Information) ![2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38720000/38715200/38715162/88fbddee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 2nd Floor Apt - Meya boutique homes Mahabalipuram Tamil nadu Stay at this vacation home in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tiger Cave and Mamallapuram ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Tirukalukundram hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22)[Feb 21 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23)[Feb 22 - Feb 23](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=892530337297547264&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Marina Beach which includes general coastal views as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104640/20734ea5-5750-4c11-bbb1-edc5229e7d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marina Beach 4/5(12 reviews) Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Marina-Beach-Central-Chennai.d6104640.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial Photography Drone photography of Chennai and the suburbs in Tamil Nadu India; River bed landscape images of villages; Beach aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635939591730/7fbf7807-e5b9-418a-a86b-2edd1031a0c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### ECR Beach 4/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/ECR-Beach-Chennai.d553248635939591730.Vacation-Attraction) ![flower market in pondicherry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974587303/e3f89b91-e76c-47a1-ab0e-90b773219793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pondy Bazaar You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pondy Bazaar during your stay in Chennai. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Pondy-Bazaar-Chennai.d553248635974587303.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mamallapuram Beach showing a sandy beach as well as an individual female](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104702/4fd03fb4-d950-46e0-bf0e-574a552e5612.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mamallapuram Beach 4.5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Mamallapuram-Beach-Chennai.d6104702.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kapaleeswarar Temple which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104664/e6abdffb-dc22-42f6-b449-1fd068de627b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kapaleeswarar Temple 4.5/5(10 reviews) Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival. [](https://expedia.ca/Kapaleeswarar-Temple-Mylapore.d6104664.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beach Shore waves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976401143/a5727b85-789c-4d86-9938-2242e9a6f099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Neelankarai Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai? 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