The charming spot of Covelong is at a distance of forty kilometers from the capital city of Tamil Nadu namely Chennai. The tourists and the travelers throng the quiet village.
The sea and the surf here are gentle.The tourists and the travelers throng the quiet village. The vivacious village of Covelong is renowned for its fishing activities. In the fishing village the swaying palms and the beautiful beach entice people from across the globe. The environs, ambience, 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.
Language Tamil & English
Best time to visit November to Feburary
STD Code 044
Covelong (Kovalam or Cobelon)is a fishing village in India, 40 kilometres south of Chennai, on the East Coast Road en route to Mahabalipuram. Covelong was a port town developed by the Nawab of Carnatic, Saadat Ali. It was taken over by the French in 1746, and destroyed by the British in 1752.
The Dutch built a fort in Covelong during the colonial times, which today has been made the Taj Fisherman's Cove, a private luxury beach resort.
For adventure seekers the beautiful beach of Covelong, offers a variety of water sports like windsurfing, swimming, and sailing.
Close to Covelong is the exquisite Mahabalipuram, nineteen kilometers to be precise. While visiting Mahabalipuram it is simply impossible to 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.
Le Royal Meridien
(5 Star Deluxe Hotel)
Address: 1, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount , Chennai
Taj Coromandel
(5 Star Deluxe Hotel)
Address: 17, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam , Chennai
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