Mount Road

The best place to look for handicrafts and sculpture artifacts in Mahabalipuram, Mount Road is lined with shops selling granite and wooden statues, soapstone carvings, and seashell items. Government-run emporiums here offer fixed-price shopping, making it a reliable option for authentic South Indian crafts without bargaining. You can also watch stone carvers at work and try your hand at chipping with a chisel in the workshops that dot the street. A good first stop for anyone looking to take home a piece of Mahabalipuram's sculpture tradition.