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About
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Covelong (Kovalam) is a fishing village in India, Covelong is
about 40 kilometres south of Chennai, on the East Coast Road
en route to Mahabalipuram. Covelong Beach is one of the
attractive beaches around Chennai , it is located on the coast
of Coromandel. Covelong was a port town which was developed by
the Nawab of Carnatic, Saadat Ali.
Covelong is located at a distance of 40 km from Chennai, it is
the chief beehive of fishing activity. This location was once
a port of Nawabs of the Carnatic, which was set up by Saadat
Ali. Over the years, the beach has become one of the perfect
excursion locations around Tamil Nadu. Covelong beach is one
of the few places in the East Coast where wind surfing takes
place.
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. A perfect retreat in the midst of
beautiful palm trees and white sand offers a beautiful sight
of extensive Bay of Bengal.Covelong Beach offers a surplus of
water sport activities such as fishing, swimming and wind
surfing. Along with the coastal extends, there is an ancient
fort in surrounding areas of Covelong Beach.Covelong Beach is
located on the way to Mahabalipuram and it has transmogrified
into an exclusive, stylish beach resort. It is located on the
Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal, where the shining sun, calm
sea and sparkling sand form a distinctive air of happiness and
fascination.
On this beach, both, the sea and the surf are very serene and
calm. Along with the beauty of the natural beauty of the
beach, which attracts visitors from all over the world, the
sparkling village of Covelong is well- known for its fishing
activities and it attracts an amazing number of people. An
excellent world of water sports including swimming, water
surfing and many other exciting water games attracts thrill
seekers to come and have a party of their own.In addition to
all these the beach is embellished with an ancient Catholic
Church; ruins, in the form of walls of a Dutch fort from the
time gone by; and many other mosques, churches, forts, etc
that portray the history of the city. After coming to this
place, one will feel the history; calmness and the positive
energy that enchant through body and soul and unwilling to
leave.
The surroundings of Covelong Beach are pleasurable and
charming and provides people with inner peace and happiness,
away from the hustle and bustle of a routine. Flanked by
attractive and inspiring palm trees and magnificent white sand
with attractive and colourful sea-shells, the charming beauty
of this place makes it a famous tourist destination and thus,
every year, a large number of people comes to visit and enjoy
their holidays on Covelong Beach.
There is a place called Mahabalipuram at a distance of 19 km
near the Covelong Beach, which has exclusive shore temples
from the 7th century, the architectural designs and carvings
of which are really attractive. Apart from this, there is a
Crocodile Farm, which is a vast place for reptiles breeding.
Here one can closely observe crocodiles living in their homely
environment. This charming spot is very well-connected and
easily accessible from the capital city of Tamil Nadu. |
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History of Covelong Beach |
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Covelong is a wonderful beach between Chennai and Mahabalipuram
about 40 kms from chennai on the East Coast Road and a small
fascinating fishing settlement. Initially it was a port which
was founded by Saadat Ali, Nawab of Carnatic and it was here
that the French General Laboudonnais landed his troops in 1746.
Then it was taken by Clive in 1752 and destroyed. The beach is
separated from the mainland bythe canal running from Chennai to
Mahabalipuram.
The beautiful village of Covelong is renowned for its fishing
activities. In the fishing village the swaying palms and the
striking beach attract people from across the globe. The
environs, tranquility,ambience, peace, and the infrastructure at
the Covelong beach come together to make it one of the most
famous 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. |
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Tourist Attractions in Covelong |
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Dutch Fort
The ancient Dutch Fort is one of the most frequented tourist
spots in the region of Covelong.It was founded by the Dutch. The
ruin of the fort, which was built by The Dutch East India
Company. Dutch Fort is one of the preferred sightseeing
attractions of the small hamlet. Along with the fort, there are
several villas, sea view cottages and sea shore huts that grab
attention of tourists.
Muttukadu Backwaters
Muttukadu Backwaters is one of the ideal tourist attractions of
Covelong. Tourists can experience several activities such as
boating, windsurfing, kayaking and canoeing at the spot.
Muttukadu Backwaters are situated at a distance of 36 km from
Chennai.Muttukadu Backwaters is one of the favoured locations of
travellers who eager on spending a retreating weekend. The sight
has evolved as a beautiful picnic spot and a centre for water
sports over the years.The location becomes perfect spot of
tourism during the month of February, when adventure seekers
have an opportunity to engage various water sports. Tamil Nadu
Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has constructed a
boathouse in Muttukadu with the view to develop tourism.Tourists
can also have a chance to taste the flavour of regional
delicacies such as Prawn and Jellyfish.
Fishing Activities
One can have lot of fishing activities at Covelong Beach,
which is a treat for the eyes in such a calm setting. With fast
pacing developmental activities, the Covelong Beach of Tamil
Nadu has become a top beach resort in the state of Tamil Nadu.
It is specially a must visit site for all the adventure seekers,
who love to stay on roll. The beach provides a plethora of water
sport activities, like swimming, wind surfing, etc.
Ancient Fort
There is also an ancient fort in the environs of Covelong
Beach, which serves as a memoir of the yester years. To enrich
one’s travel experience further, it is scattered with other
historical monuments like mosques and churches. The ancient
Catholic Church is a must visit place on the beach.
Old Dutch fort, a mosque and church
Other attractions of the breathtakingly striking Covelong
Beach near Chennai are Old Dutch fort, a mosque and church. One
can see the forts and other ruins of the historical structures
around the Covelong Beach near Chennai. There are ancient
Catholic Church, historical monuments, mosques only few yards
away from the peaceful beach.An ancient Catholic Church, a
Mosque and the Fort enclose this beach of Tamil Nadu. All these
buildings are very old and historically significant. All these
buildings are very old and historically important. The Church
and the Fort are the ideakl places to walk around and visit for
the tourists. The ruins and old historical structure on this
Covelong beach near Chennai still stands erect to tell the tale
of the historical past of Tamil Nadu. The Covelong Beach is
easily reachable by excellent road network that connects the
town with the nearby cities.
Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram
It is a structural temple which was built with blocks of
granite, dating from the 8th century AD. It was built on a
promontory sticking out into the Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram,
a village south of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. |
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How To Reach Covelong Beach |
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By Rail
The nearest convenient railway station is situated at
Chennai.
By 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.
By Air
The nearest airport is at Chennai which is about 60-km
away from Covelong.
Apart from this one can also go to this place by boat,
along the seashore of Chennai or Chengalpattu. |
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