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May 23rd, 2008, 09:59
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Mahabalipuram excursions
Hi,
I will be reaching Chennai early saturday morning, and need to take a bus/train to Thanjavur on saturday night. Two questions: First, will it take a whole day to see Mahabalipuram, and if not then what other sights are recommended ? Second, are there any sleeper buses from Chennai to Thanjavur? thanks! |
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May 23rd, 2008, 10:00
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Sorry, forgot to ask - apart from the Brihadeeswarar temple in thanjavur, what other temples/sites can I do within a day....don't have much time
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May 23rd, 2008, 10:00
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On Mahabalipuram, it will take about 5 hours or so for a slightly rushed trip, including travel time.
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May 23rd, 2008, 11:12
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So, Chennai-Mahabalipuram-Chennai (including sightseeing) will take about 5 hours?
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May 23rd, 2008, 11:16
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Yes, sightseeing in Mahabalipuram. Will be a little rushed, though
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May 23rd, 2008, 11:38
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It is an hour journey each way, maybe more if you go when the traffic is bad
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May 23rd, 2008, 11:57
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Factor in the weather conditions. Mahabalipuram during mid day can be very hot and you may not enjoy the sight seeing. If possible leave early in the morning and return by mid day.
A lot of private busses operate to Thanjavur but I am not sure of a sleeper coach but there are good super deluxe buses. If you have not reserved your tickets, it may be difficult to get a night bus. All buses /trains are running full even on weekdays. |
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May 23rd, 2008, 12:05
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I will be reaching Chennai at 6.30 am.
So, do I have time to do something else (maybe Kovalam) as well before I head back to Chennai? Since I don't have a confirmed railway booking, I would need to take a bus (to Tanjore) from chennai. |
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May 23rd, 2008, 12:30
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I dont think there's anything worth seeing in Kovalam... Or is there?
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May 23rd, 2008, 14:33
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Seems to me its just a fishing village, but local tourists seem to go there.
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May 23rd, 2008, 14:45
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I'll be arriving at Chennai Central station. Where do I go to get the bus to Mahabalipuram? Or is taxi the only way to go?
Sorry, this trip is totally out of the blue, and haven't had a chance to research things! |
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May 23rd, 2008, 17:47
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You can get buses from Koyambedu Bus Terminus
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