Kovalam, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India
Covelong Beach or Kovalam Beach is a famous beach resort and one of the popular tourist places to visit near Chennai. It was originally just a small fishing village, but now also expanded to become one of the most famous beach resorts in South India. You can still explore the old sea port that used to exist there. Numerous quality beach resorts can be found at Kovalam. The beaches at that location are absolutely exquisite, and are greatly enjoyed by all that visit there. It is also to these beaches that the well known Olive Ridley Turtles travel to every year to hatch their eggs.
Suggested time duration
5 HoursCrowded Period
WeekendBest Season To Visit
November to AprilDo's & Dont's
Architecture
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 08:00 AM | 07:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Kovalam MTC Bus Stand
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1 KM | 9513508001 |
Tambaram Railway Station |
33 KM | 139 |
Chennai International Airport
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38 KM | 914422560551 |
What to Carry
Suitable For
Facilities
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 CarsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Thiruvidanthai | 3 KM |
Nearest Temples
This is associated with the life of Saivite Saint Ramalinga Swamigal
Kalikambal sits in an Artha padmasana pose holding pasa and angusam
300 years old temple exhibits Pallava Architecture in typical Dravidian style
Pre Pallava Period temple in existence from beyond 7th century CE
This is one of the few temples of Chennai where Valmiki Rishi is found
Ambal appears with twin arms and donned with serpent crown
Lord Rama can be seen in wedding posture
300 years old and built by the Sengunthar Community
One of the Sapta Sthana Shiva temples
The lingam that cured the curse of Indra are present here
Nearest Attractions
Museum has technical and heritage exhibits and sizable collections
The park has many impressive memorials to modern India’s leaders
India’s largest theme park and is a thriving hub of fun
Pulicat Lake Boating is perfect to enjoy within the arms of nature
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