Surf
A restaurant at the entrance of the town, provides, following facilities: boat rides to in the bay of bengal with life guards. fishing trips to the sea. turtle walk at the sea shore. trekking to a near by hill. the price for the above activities are slightly more than what it should have been. for example, boat ride with life guards for 45 minutes is rs. 280/- per head.
beach
Chill on the sandy beach
Trekking
To a near by hill.
Boat rides
To in the bay of bengal with life guards.
Fishing trips
To the sea.
Turtle walk
At the sea shore.
Bike trips
Around tamil nadu's countryside can be organized by travel agencies in the town.
The price for the above activities are slightly more than what it should have been. For example, boat ride with life guards for 45 minutes is Rs. 280/- per head.
Yoga
Several Yoga camps are organised on a daily basis.
Sakthi Yoga
Solaman at Sakthi Yoga offers 1-1/2 hour drop-in classes for Rs 150 per person. Classes are offered three times a day: 7:00, 9:00 and 16:00.
Mamallapuram is known for its orphanages which often invite tourists to visit them and donate. Many of them are affiliated to religious missions. So please be aware of this and enquire before donating.
Stone carving
Local sculptures in the main street leading to the sea after the tina shell view lodge teach stone carving. you will learn how to sculpt a simple locket, and the longer you'll stay, the more complicated things you'll be able to do. for a simple locket at least 5 hours are needed. for 100 rs. a day you can learn/work as long as you like everyday the result is yours of course.