peace,
tranquility and
the infrastructure
at the Covelong
beach come together
to make it one of
the most popular
beach resorts on
the Coromandel Coast.
In the yester years
Covelong was the
renowned port of
the Nawabs of the
Carnatic.
On digging the past
it is revealed that
Saadat Ali, Nawab
of Carnatic, built
the ancient port
of Covelong. In
the year 1746 Covelong
was taken over by
the troops of the
French General Laboudonnais
and in 1752 destroyed
by Clive.
For all you adventure
seekers the breathtakingly
beautiful beach
of Covelong has
an amazing array
of sports activities
like windsurfing,
swimming and other
water sports.
The gentle sea
and surf add to
the charm of Covelong.
The beautiful
beach of Covelong
lies in the lee
of an ancient
Dutch fort. A
few walls of the
fort remain in
the form of ruins.
Thus, besides
the beauty of
nature, the captivating
destination of
Covelong is dotted
with the historical
monuments likes
forts, churches,
mosques et al.
thus the secular
nature of the
area. In its own
way Covelong reveals
the history of
the state of Tamil
Nadu. The ancient
Catholic Church
is a must visit
amongst the many
religious monuments
at Covelong.
For those of you
who feel holidays
are for relaxing
a cozy sunbath
is the best bet.
The experience
of being in the
serene and the
pristine environs
replenishes the
energy and rejuvenates
the soul in an
incomparable manner.
Close to Covelong
is the marvelous
Mahabalipuram,
nineteen kilometers
to be precise.
On your visit
to Mahabalipuram
do not miss out
on the unique
7th century shore
temples. Then
there is the Crocodile
farm, which is
a large, and successful
reptile breeding
venture that invites
you to view the
crocodiles from
close quarters.
In terms of accommodations
ample options
are available
at Covelong that
suit various budgets.
The hotels at
Covelong, Chennai
as well as Mahabalipuram
may suit your
needs. The captivating
Covelong is well
connected and
easily accessible.
The airport at
Chennai at a distance
of sixty kilometers
caters to the
needs of the air
transport to Cavelong.
Similarly the
railhead at Chennai
takes care of
the tourists traveling
to Covelong by
train. The excellent
road network link
Covelong with
Chenna and Mahabalipuram
well. There are
regular bus services
from Chennai to
Covelong though
for more comfort
you may even hire
taxis. In terms
of water transport
Covelong may be
reached by boat
along the seacoast
of Madras or Chengalpattu.
The excellent
facilities, fun
and frolic offered
by Covelong make
it one of the
most sought after
tourist destinations
in India with
the package tour
groups doing really
well. The Tamil
Nadu Tourism Development
Corporation plays
its part in the
promotion of tourism
at Covelong by
running the renowned
resort.
Covelong beckons
you for the most
Charming and captivating
holidays of your
life.
Online
booking for Covelong
Beach Tamil Nadu
please
fill up the following
query form.
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