Sāluvankuppam
in Kancheepuram of State of Tamil Nādu, India

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
12.657 and 80.205 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 12° 39' 25" and E 80° 12' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:40 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 6:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Discover Sāluvankuppam

Sāluvankuppam in Kancheepuram (State of Tamil Nādu) is a place in India about 1,120 mi (or 1,803 km) south of New Delhi, the country's capital city.

Current time in Sāluvankuppam is now 08:40 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 9 airports near Sāluvankuppam, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in India is Chennai International Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 37 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), South. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chennai, George Town, Puducherry, Chittoor and Dasarahalli. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 94 °F

Morning Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Evening Temperature 31°C / 88 °F
Night Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

34°C (93 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

34°C (93 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

33°C (92 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

RD BLU TEMPLE BAY MAMALLAPURAM

Address
2,4 mi
57 COVELONG ROAD KANCHIPURAM D
603104 Mamallapuram
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


WelcomHotel Kences Palm Beach

Address
1,0 mi
No 53, Devaneri Village, East Coast Rd
Mahabalipuram
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chariot Beach Resorts

Address
3,6 mi
Five Rathas Road
603104 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Confluence Banquets & Resort

Address
3,8 mi
ECR-OMR Junction, ECR Road, Poonjeri, Mahabalipuram P O
603104 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Ideal Beach Resort

Address
0,6 mi
Deveneri Village
603104 Mahabalipuram
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sea Breeze

Address
2,7 mi
18 Othavadai Cross Street
603104 Mahabalipuram
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mamallaa Heritage Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
104 East Raja Street
603104 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Country Club Jade Resort

Address
5,9 mi
#211B, ECR Road, Near Crocodile Park
603104 Chennai
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mamalla Beach Resort

Address
1,2 mi
108, Kovalam Road (East Coast Road)
603104 Mahabalipuram
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Joe Beach Resort

Address
2,3 mi
E.C.R Road, Krishnan
603104 Mahabalipuram
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Optical Illusion Carved 1300 Years Ago - Mahabalipuram, India

Published: May 09, 2014
Length: 59:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Phenomenal Travel Videos

I found an amazing optical illusion in Mamallapuram, India. This was carved during 7th century A.D, by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I . You can see two scenarios depending on where you...


Balancing Rock, Mahabalipuram

Published: October 20, 2014
Length: 39:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ravs Travs

Mahabalipuram.


Chennai to Mahabalipuram MTC bus ride via ECR

Published: September 24, 2009
Length: 46:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Prasad Dudhgaonkar

For a change, we had a leisure trip to Mahabalipuram in the Madras Transport Corporation bus.


Epic Sculptures- Mahabalipuram,Chennai,India

Published: October 23, 2014
Length: 43:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: skullbucks classics

epicsculptures #mahabalipuram #skullbucksclassics #chennai #india.


Five Rathas - Mahabalipuram (மாமல்லபுரம்)

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 42:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bala kiran

Mahabalipuram, derived from 'Mamallapuram' (Tamil: மாமல்லபுரம்) is the prior and colloquial name of a town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu,...


Mahabalipuram Sea Temple Taken from Light House

Published: April 05, 2015
Length: 17:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gunavignesh1

Use 50x zoom with the help of Fuji Film SL 1000, and capture the Mahabalipuram sea temple from the light house.


Abdul kalam's Horse ride in mahabalipuram on 17-06-12

Published: June 17, 2012
Length: 39:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Abdul kalam C S

guss who's dis cow boy.......!!! @@@@ but please dont try it @ HOME.


Shore temple, Mahabalipuram

Published: October 01, 2013
Length: 49:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jai prakash Singh

I was disappointed to see the present condition of the temple as most of the sculpture is gone due to harsh environmental attack of rough Sea and winds with salt content from last 1300 year,...


Ideal Beach Resort - Mahabalipuram, India

Published: April 25, 2012
Length: 27:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Haaspitality

Bay of Bengal ... Local fishing boats just north of the Ideal (literally) Beach Resort!


Temples of Mamallapuram / Mahabalipuram | Chennai, India

Published: February 15, 2014
Length: 06:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Bodhibreathe

This clip introduces the tempel of the UNESCO world cultural heritage in Mamallapuram -- Tamil Nadu / India. Wie ein Magnet zogen mich die beeindruckenden Tempelanlagen in Süd-Indiens ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram

"Seven Pagodas" has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of Mahabalipuram, also called Mamallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase “Seven Pagodas” refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE under the reign of Narasimhavarman II, stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.

Located at 12.6167, 80.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu, Mahabalipuram, Archaeological monuments in Tamil Nadu

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Group of monuments at Mahabalipuram is a monument complex on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located near Chennai. With approximately forty sanctuaries, including the largest open-air bas-relief in the world, Mahabalipuram gained UNESCO World Heritage site distinction in 1984.

Located at 12.6167, 80.1917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hindu World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Sites in India, Mahabalipuram, Monuments and memorials in Tamil Nadu, Indian rock-cut architecture

Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram)

Descent of the Ganges is a monument at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Kancheepuram district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Measuring 96 by 43 feet ( m ×  m), it is a giant open-air relief carved of two monolithic rock boulders. The legend depicted in the bas-relief is the story of the descent of the sacred river Ganges to earth from the heavens led by Bhagiratha. The waters of the Ganges are believed to possess supernatural powers.

Located at 12.6167, 80.1917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu, Mahabalipuram, Archaeological monuments in Tamil Nadu

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