Location: Chariot Beach Resort is located at Five Rathas Road in Mahabalipuram about 40 km from Chennai, 45 km from the Chennai Airport.

About: At the southern edge of Mahabalipuram is a group of five free-standing temples. Four of them were carved out of a single long granite boulder. These temples represent the rathas (Chariots) of Arjuna, Bhima, Dharmaraja, Nakula-Sahadeva the five Pandava princes of the epic Mahabharata. The creative architecture stand in testimony to the virile artistic temperament of the rules who were trendsetters in south Indian art. At Mahabalipuram, the past lives side by side with the present in a unique tapestry of living history. Potters continue to create wonderful shapes. Stone cutters still chisel out wonders out of stone. Festivals whose origins date back into antiquity are still celebrated.

Accommodation: Chariot Beach Resort is like a world its own. Some might even say a perfect world. Located at an elevation, that offers an unmatched panoramic view of the spectacular beach and bay front, the elegantly landscaped resort features sea facing spacious rooms, cottages a few with open to sky showers! and a proudly presenting the bigger swimming pool on the breadth and width of east coast road. No detail has been overlooked and more importantly, is just the way you want.

All the 70 rooms at the hotel, including 34 Standard Rooms, 28 Cottages, 4 Sea View Cottages and 4 Sea View Suites have been tastefully done up on contemporary style and decor. The rooms are spacious and smart. They boast of a carefully crafted blend of aesthetics and modern amenities and are well equipped with a complete range of amenities including cable TV, electronic safe, Wi-Fi connectivity, tea/coffee making facilities and much more.

Place Of Interest:
 

Tiger Caves (5 Km)
A rock-cut shrine, possibly dating from 7th century.
 

Tirukkalikundram (14 Km)
It is a pilgrimage center. The place has a hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
 

Water Sports Muttukadu (21 Km)
An ideal place for water sports. The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has a boathouse here. Visitors can enjoy boating, canoeing, kayaking, and windsurfing. The Dakshina Chitra of Madras Craft Foundation here has replica of an old agricultural house of Tamil Nadu, replica of Kanchipuram weavers house and replicas of ancient houses presenting the lifestyle of South India.

Facilities:

• Wi-fi connectivity

• Data port in rooms and cottages

• 24 hrs Coffee Shop

• Business Center

• Banquet and Conference facilities

• Swimming Pool

• Health Club

• Bar

• 24/7 In Room Dining

• In –room tea/Coffee maker

• Minibar

• Satellite TeleVision

• Electronic safe

• Hair dryer

• Iron and ironing board on request

• Children’s Play Area

• Beach/water Sports

• Indoor Games

How to reach there:

By Flight: The Chennai Airport - 45 km.

By Train: Railway station - 55 km.

By Road: 1.5 km away from Mahabalipuram Bus Stand.

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