Krishna's Butter Ball:
It is a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline located in Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the prime tourist destinations because of its uniqueness due to its balance against gravity. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. It is also listed as a protected national monument. It is built during the Pallava dynasty (7th to 8th Century).
Krishna's Butter Ball visit Timing: 6:00 AM to 06:00 PM (every day)
Best time to visit: All time.
Entry Fees: No
Krishna's Butter Ball Address:
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Special occasion:
There is no such special occasion but people visit there every day in large numbers.
Places to visit in Mahabalipuram:
1. Shore Temple.
2. Panch rathas
3. Descent of the Ganges
4. Varaha Cave
5. Mahabalipuram beach
6. India seashell museum
Parking Places: Parking is available on the roadside with minimal charges. Better to use local autos or taxi to visit different places.
How to reach Mahabalipuram:
Indian Rail: Chengalpattu is the nearest railway station which is 22 km from Mahabalipuram. The major railway station is Chennai which is well connected with major Indian cities.
Buses: It is 65 km from Chennai and lots of busses and Taxis are available. Busses are also available from different cities like Kanchipuram and other cities.
Airport: The nearest airport is Chennai which is around 65km.
Private Taxis: The availability of a private taxi or transportation is very good there.
Accommodation in Mahabalipuram:
In the city, lots of various range hotels are available on a rental basis.
Food & Restaurant in Mahabalipuram:
Lots of vegetarian restaurants are available in the city. You can find South Indian and North Indian food at a reasonable price. Local food with verities of chutney is very good.
Few Photos:
Date of visit: 28 Dec 2018
👍 nice place
ReplyDeleteTrue. One must visit
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