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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.
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