Mahabalipuram, situated about 60 km south ... Pallava kings ruled Mamallapuram from their capital Kanchipuram and used the port to launch diplomatic missions to Ceylon and Southeast Asia.

The five-night-six-day circuit will cover Bengaluru, Mysuru, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Chettinad/ Karaikudi, Kochi and Chertala/ Mararikuluam in Kerala and back to Bengaluru.

Here are 10 budget-friendly destinations near Chennai that you can visit after the MI vs CSK's high octane match: Mahabalipuram: This coastal town is famous for its ancient temples and rock-cut caves.

Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tamil Nadu, impresses visitors with its rock-cut architecture and monuments like the Shore Temple and Five Rathas. The town offers historical ...

Photo: iStock Just an hour's drive from Chennai, Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO-listed ... One of the oldest cities in India, Kanchipuram is famous for its grand temples and exquisite silk sarees.