PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldTamil Nadu Plans Common Ticketing for Mahabalipuram Attractions
The Tamil Nadu government is preparing a master plan to introduce a common ticketing system for tourist spots in Mahabalipuram, excluding ASI-controlled monuments. The plan includes clean toilets, litter-free beaches, and dedicated walkways for pedestrians. Public-private partnerships will boost evening entertainment. Mahabalipuram, near Chennai, attracted 1.45 lakh foreign tourists in 2021-22, surpassing even the Taj Mahal in foreign visits.
Deccan Herald··Mahabalipuram

