COVELONG BEACH
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 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 08:00 AM | 07:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kovalam MTC Bus Stand |
1 KM | 9513508001 |
 Tambaram Railway Station |
33 KM | 139 |
 Chennai International Airport |
38 KM | 914422560551 |
What to Carry
- Carry Beverages and Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Thiruvidanthai | 3 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI KANDHA KOTTAM TEMPLE
This is associated with the life of Saivite Saint Ramalinga Swamigal
SRI KAALIKAMBAL TEMPLE
Kalikambal sits in an Artha padmasana pose holding pasa and angusam
SRI KAPALEESWARAR TEMPLE
300 years old temple exhibits Pallava Architecture in typical Dravidian style
SRI PARTHASARATHY SWAMY TEMPLE
Pre Pallava Period temple in existence from beyond 7th century CE
KOLAVIZHI AMMAN TEMPLE
This is one of the few temples of Chennai where Valmiki Rishi is found
MUNDAKA KANNI AMMAN TEMPLE
Ambal appears with twin arms and donned with serpent crown
SRI PRASANNA VENKATA NARASIMHAR TEMPLE
Lord Rama can be seen in wedding posture
SRI SIVA SUBRAMANIA SWAMI TEMPLE
300 years old and built by the Sengunthar Community
SRI KARANEESWARAR TEMPLE
One of the Sapta Sthana Shiva temples
SRI MARUNDEESWARAR TEMPLE
The lingam that cured the curse of Indra are present here
Nearest Attractions
MuseumREGIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM CHENNAI
Museum has technical and heritage exhibits and sizable collections
WildlifeGUINDY NATIONAL PARK
The park has many impressive memorials to modern India’s leaders
OutdoorVGP UNIVERSAL KINGDOM
India’s largest theme park and is a thriving hub of fun
BoatingPULICAT BOATING
Pulicat Lake Boating is perfect to enjoy within the arms of nature
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