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Location
: 20-km From Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Famous As : Beach Resort
Attractions : An Ancient Catholic Church, A
Mosque And The Fort
Covelong is a
nice beach between Chennai and Mahabalipuram and a small charming
fishing settlement. It was
originally a port built by Saadat Ali, Nawab of Carnatic and it was here
that the French General Laboudonnais landed his troops in 1746. Later
taken by Clive in 1752 and destroyed. The beach is separated from the
mainland by the canal running from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.
Covelong is a
popular picnic spot and offers facilities for Wind Surfing and Swimming
too. An ancient Catholic Church, a Mosque and the Fort make an
interesting view from the resort. There is 5 star hotel of the Taj Group
called "Fishermans' Cove" in Covelong.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: The nearest
airport is at Chennai , 60-km away.
Rail: The nearest
convenient railway station is also situated at Chennai .
Road: The beach
is located at a distance of 60-km from Chennai and 20-km from
Mahabalipuram. It is an hour's drive from Chennai . There are regular
buses from Mahabalipuram and Chennai to reach the beach. Tourists can
also hire a taxi from Chennai or Mahabalipuram.
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodation is
available at the hotels in Covelong or Mahabalipuram or Chennai
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