
Historical Places To Visit Near Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) (Tamil Nadu) In 2026 - 2027
37 Historical Places to Visit Near Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
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Historical Places to visit near Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
- 1. Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
- 2. Bangalore Palace
- 3. Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
- 4. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
- 5. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- 6. Somanathapura Temple
- 7. Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
- 8. Jaffna Fort
- 9. French War Memorial Pondicherry
- 10. Thanjavur Palace
- 11. Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
- 12. Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
- 13. Koodal Azhagar Temple
- 14. Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
- 15. Saraswathi Mahal Library
- 16. Raj Niwas Pondicherry
- 17. Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
- 18. Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
- 19. Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
- 20. Samanar Hills
- 21. Penukonda Fort
- 22. Venkatagiri Fort
- 23. Schwartz Church
- 24. Siddavatam Fort
- 25. Thanjavur
- 26. George
- 27. Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
- 28. Vijayanagara Fort
- 29. Lalitha Mahal Palace
- 30. Udayagiri Fort Nellore
- 31. Lepakshi
- 32. Hemavathi
- 33. Veerabhadra Temple
- 34. Gandikota (Grand Canyon of India)
- 35. Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
- 36. Nandalur
- 37. Bhattiprolu
- Historical Landmark
1Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)4.5(6,283 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 386 kmMysore Palace, also known as Ambavilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It is one of the most splendid…
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2Bangalore Palace3.5(1,704 reviews)Bangalore (Bengaluru) · 285 kmBangalore Palace, a regal structure with exquisite woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, sprawls across 454 acres of land in the heart of Bengaluru,…
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3Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)5.0(1,533 reviews)Thanjavur · 235 kmThe Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola architecture in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Built by Raja Raja…
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4Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry4.5(964 reviews)Pondicherry · 87 kmThe Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an iconic Catholic church located in the heart of Puducherry, which is a Union Territory of India. Established in…
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5Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace3.5(946 reviews)Madurai · 377 kmThirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in 1636 AD by the ruler…
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6Somanathapura Temple4.5(945 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 362 kmThe Chennakeshava Temple, commonly known as the Somanathapura Temple, located in Mysuru (formerly known as Mysore), Karnataka, India, is a brazen exhibit of…
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7Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)4.0(817 reviews)Bangalore (Bengaluru) · 287 kmBull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, is situated in Basavanagudi, a bustling locality of Southern Bengaluru. The temple is renowned for its massive…
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8Jaffna Fort4.0(547 reviews)Jaffna · 330 kmJaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness to the colonial past of the country. Built by the Portuguese…
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9French War Memorial Pondicherry3.5(429 reviews)Pondicherry · 86 kmThe French War Memorial in Pondicherry, India, stands as a solemn reminder of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I. Situated on…
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10Thanjavur Palace3.5(405 reviews)Thanjavur · 234 kmThanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an architectural marvel located in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil…
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11Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium4.0(375 reviews)Mysore (Mysuru) · 386 kmJaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium is a historical building located in the royal city of Mysore, Karnataka, India. Built in 1861 by Krishnaraja…
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12Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace4.0(221 reviews)Bangalore (Bengaluru) · 378 kmTipu Sultan's Summer Palace, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is a historical edifice that stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Mysore Kingdom.…
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13Koodal Azhagar Temple4.5(204 reviews)Madurai · 377 kmKoodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a revered…
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14Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)4.5(166 reviews)Rameswaram · 400 kmRama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island near Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, India, and Mannar Island in…
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15Saraswathi Mahal Library4.0(148 reviews)Thanjavur · 234 kmThe Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is one of the oldest libraries in Asia, located in the…
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16Raj Niwas Pondicherry4.0(125 reviews)Pondicherry · 86 kmRaj Niwas, also known as the 'Palais du Gouvernement', is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, India. It is a renowned historical…
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17Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)4.5(87 reviews)Pondicherry · 86 kmAurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, also known as Pondicherry Paper Factory, is situated in Pondicherry, India. This factory is a part of the Sri Aurobindo…
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Chandragiri Fort is located in the town of Chandragiri, near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This historical fortification is…
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19Old Lighthouse Pondicherry3.5(41 reviews)Pondicherry · 86 kmThe Old Lighthouse of Pondicherry stands as a historical beacon situated on Goubert Avenue in the coastal city of Pondicherry, India. Erected by the French…
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20Samanar Hills4.0(38 reviews)Madurai · 381 kmSamanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. These hills were home to Tamil Jain monks…
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21Penukonda Fort4.0(25 reviews)Anantapur · 324 kmPenukonda Fort, holding historical significance, is located in Anantapur district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. This ancient fort, which translates to…
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22Venkatagiri Fort3.5(15 reviews)Nellore · 162 kmVenkatagiri Fort is located in the small town of Venkatagiri in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This ancient fort is known for its architectural…
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23Schwartz Church3.5(9 reviews)Thanjavur · 232 kmSchwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned legacy from the 18th century. Built in 1779 by the Danish…
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24Siddavatam Fort4.0(2 reviews)Kadapa (Cuddapah) · 251 kmSiddavatam Fort is situated on the banks of the Penna River in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This historical fort has a rich heritage dating…
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25ThanjavurTamil Nadu · 237 kmThanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is located in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It has a rich…
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26GeorgeChennai · 53 kmGeorge Town is a bustling commercial neighborhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, known for its rich history and eclectic markets. It is one of the oldest areas…
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27Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) · 253 kmThe Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Located around 15 kilometers…
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28Vijayanagara FortThanjavur · 235 kmVijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification originally constructed by the Vijayanagara rulers in the…
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29Lalitha Mahal PalaceMysore (Mysuru) · 386 kmLalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the second largest palace in the city and a splendid example of the…
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30Udayagiri Fort NelloreNellore · 270 kmUdayagiri Fort is situated in Udayagiri town in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The fort has a rich history dated back to the…
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31LepakshiAnantapur · 309 kmLepakshi, located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India, is steeped in mythological and cultural significance. Known for its Vijayanagara…
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32HemavathiAnantapur · 331 kmHemavathi is a historical village located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The village boasts of a rich heritage, primarily known for the…
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33Veerabhadra TempleAnantapur · 310 kmThe Veerabhadra Temple, also known as the Lepakshi Temple, is a notable historical and archaeological site located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh,…
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34Gandikota (Grand Canyon of India)Kadapa (Cuddapah) · 322 kmGandikota, often referred to as the 'Grand Canyon of India', is a spectacular gorge located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Carved by the…
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35Ontimitta (Kodandarama) TempleKadapa (Cuddapah) · 241 kmOntimitta or Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple is a historically significant and graceful shrine located in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The…
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36NandalurKadapa (Cuddapah) · 213 kmNandalur is a small village located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is renowned for its historical significance and spiritual heritage. The…
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37BhattiproluGuntur · 391 kmBhattiprolu is a small town located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This town is renowned for its historical significance, primarily due to…
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