COVELONG BEACH
AT
CHENNAI
Covelaong Beach is located in the Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu state of India, and on the
Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal, where the shining sun, calm sea and
shimmering sand form a unique aura of cheerfulness and magnetism. Its
surroundings too, enthralling and pleasing, provides people with inner peace
and happiness, away from the hustle and bustle of a routine.
On this beach, both, the
sea and the surf are very calm and gentle. Along with the beauty of the natural
beauty of the beach, which allures visitors from all over the world, the
effervescent village of Covelong too, famous for its fishing activities, draws
an astonishing number of people.
Whereas, an excellent
world of water sports including swimming, water surfing and many other exciting
water games entices thrill seekers to come and have a party of their own.
Besides this, 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 churches, mosques, forts,
etc that depict the history of the city. After coming to this place, you will
feel the history; tranquillity and the positive energy captivate your body and
soul, and unwilling to leave.
The
sand in the beach has a glimmering feel to it and when the sunlight falls on it
the colour that reflects the eye is that of sparkling silver! And if this is
accompanied with the pure blue sea matching the azure hue of the sky, I don’t
think any mortal can move an inch! This combination is sure to soothe sore
eyes, which are desperate for a relaxing vacation
There
are places from where the facility is available and professional fishing
ferries carry you out to the sea for enjoying fishing and then taking back your
possession for dinner as well. This is an activity, which you must take part in
and which will surely be cherished, especially if you’ve never been out fishing.
Covelong
Beach is famous for its water sports and down the years has been attracting
tourists and adventurers from afar to taste these water sports. It is one of
the few beaches on the Eastern Coast, where you can find such activities being
held. Water surfing is integral part of these activities.
Also, near the Covelong Beach, at a distance of 19 km, there is a place called Mahabalipuram, which has exclusive shore temples from the 7th century, the carvings and architectural designs of which are really fascinating.
Also, near the Covelong Beach, at a distance of 19 km, there is a place called Mahabalipuram, which has exclusive shore temples from the 7th century, the carvings and architectural designs of which are really fascinating.
Apart from this, there
is a Crocodile Farm, which is a huge place for reptiles breeding. Here you can
closely observe crocodiles living in their homely environment. This captivating
spot is very well-connected and easily accessible from the capital city of
Tamil Nadu.
You can reach there
either by train, bus or by hiring a taxi. Apart from this, you can also go to
this place by boat, along the seashore of Chennai or Chengalpattu. During your
visit to South India, don't miss to visit this Covelong beach and to enjoy and
collect some of the unforgettable memories.
By Car
The distance between Chennai and
Covelong is 38 km. It can be reached in 1 to 1.5 hours. There are 3 routes that
one can take to reach Covelong from Chennai. The one via East Coast Road is the
shortest. The other route goes via Anna Salai/Mount Road and ECR. The longest
route is the one via Chennai Bypass Road and Vandalur-Kelambakkam.
By Bus
Metropolitan Transport Corporation
(Chennai)(MTC) and TNSTC Villupuram provide good connectivity by buses between
Chennai and Covelong.
