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Kovalam Beach
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Beach | Lake & Backwater
4 / 5
  • Timings : 24:00 Hours
  • Entry Fee : None
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 20.4 KMs from Mahabalipuram
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Kovalam Beach is also known as Covelong Beach. This beach is located on the Coromandel coast in Tamil Nadu. Covelong Beach is a very famous destination. You can visit this place and enjoy the beautiful scenery, water sports and a lot more. 

The place is well known for its clear water. This clear water makes the place a very famous place for different types of water sports activities. You can even see beautiful Palm trees and forests near the beach. Overall, if you want a peaceful vacation, visiting this place is highly recommended. So, while going for your Mahabalipuram Tour Package, you can definitely be at this place on your list. 

Covelong Beach is also known for fishing. Earlier, the major thing that was done at this place was fishing only. You can meet the fisherman at the beach to buy some fresh seafood. 

The ideal time to visit Covelong Beach will be from December to February. During this time, the temperature will be really nice. 

Covelong beach activities

There are different types of activities and water sports that are done at Covelong Beach. So, the different things that you can do at this place are- 

1. Water sports

This is the perfect destination for different types of water sports activities. The different water sports that you can do at this place are surfing, Kayaking, swimming, and a lot more. However, it is advised to go swimming only if you are a good swimmer. 

2. Fishing

Fishing is again a very famous activity that has been done at this place for a long time. You can even hire a local fish man who will help you in doing fishing activities. 

3. Parasailing

Parasailing is a very exciting activity that you can do at Covelong Beach. There are different types of operators whom you will find in the beach area. 

Overall, Covelong Beach is a very beautiful attraction for tourists. Among the different places to visit in Mahabalipuram, you should also visit this beautiful beach. So just visit this place and enjoy the natural beauty present here.

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