Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) – Connectivity

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) – Connectivity
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram (City of Mamalla) is located on the Coromandel Coast, facing the Bay of Bengal. It is located in the East Coast Road connecting Chennai to Pondicherry. This wonderful city is just 50 km away from Chennai and forms an integral part of the golden triangle of the southern India. Connected to the major cities of India by air, roadways and railways, reaching Mahabalipuram is very easy.
By Road
Mahabalipuram is well connected by daily buses to Chennai, Tirukalukundram (also known as Pakshithirtham), Kanchipuram and Pondicherry. Tourists can also hire a taxi from Chennai.
MTC and TNSTC (Villupuram) Kanchipuram division buses are operating bus from Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Tiruthani etc. Apart from TNSTC MTC operating buses to Mamallapuram from various parts of the city with Deluxe and Air conditioned deluxe buses.
PRTC Buses connects this beautiful destination from Pondicherry. Any of the Buses which is going on East Coast Road will have a stop over here.
MTC bus Routes towards Mamallapuram:
Route Number
Start
End
Via
515
Vandalore Zoo, Kelambakkam, Thiruporur
568
Perungudi, Sholinganallur, Kelambakkam, Thiruporur
568C
Vadapalani, Ashok nagar, Guindy, Madhya kailash, Perungudi, Sholinganallur, Kelambakkam, Thiruporur
588
Thiruvanmiyur, VGP, MGM, Kovalam, Thiruvidandhai, Vadanemmeli, Devanery
588B
Anna square, AIR, Santhome, AMS, Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur, VGP, MGM, Kovalam, Thiruvidandhai, Vadanemmeli, Devanery
This Route is available only on Sunday & Government Holidays.
588C
Vadapalani, Ashok nagar, Guindy, Madhya kailash, Thiruvanmiyur, VGP, MGM, Kovalam, Thiruvidandhai, Vadanemmeli, Devanery
589
SRP Tools, Thiruvanmiyur, VGP, MGM, Kovalam, Thiruvidandhai, Vadanemmeli, Devanery
599
SaidapetAdyar, Thiruvanmiyur, VGP, MGM, Kovalam, Thiruvidandhai, Vadanemmeli, Devanery
By Train
The nearest railway stations are Chengalpattu (29 km) and Chennai (50 km). Chennai being a metropolitan city is well connected by railways to all the major and minor cities in India. Regular express and super fast trains are available to and from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Agra, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Bangalore. From Chennai one has to take road to reach Mahabalipuram.
By Air
The nearest airport is the Chennai International airport, which is located about 50 km away from Mahabalipuram. Chennai is well connected to all major cities in India and many cities in abroad including Colombo, Middle East countries, Singapore and Gulf countries.
Another Domestic Airport at Pondicherry is located at a distance of 97 Kms.