Covelong
India · State of Tamil N?duIN
Fishing village in Chennai
Covelong (Kovalam) is a fishing village in Chennai, India, 40 kilometres south of Chennai, on the East Coast Road en route to Mahabalipuram. Covelong was a port town developed in the 1720s by the Ostend Company on a place provided by the Nawab of Carnatic Saadat Ali. The factory was inaugurated in 1719 by Sir Godefroid Gollet de La Merveille, and the building of a fort started at that time. After the closing down of the Imperial Company in 1731, the port was taken over by the French in 1746, and destroyed by the British in 1752.
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- 12.787, 80.251
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Covelong
Travellers heading to State of Tamil N?du, India will find Covelong, a place. Its strongest draws are water sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Covelong
Water Sports in Covelong
(6)Under water sports, Covelong is tagged with Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Surf, Wakeboard and Water Skiing. The full list runs to 6 activities. The list follows Covelong's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Covelong
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in State of Tamil N?du plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Covelong that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Covelong known for?
- Travellers associate Covelong with water sports. It sits in State of Tamil N?du, India.
- What can you do in Covelong?
- Covelong is tagged with Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Surf, Wakeboard and Water Skiing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Covelong?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Covelong located?
- Covelong belongs to State of Tamil N?du, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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