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Covelong Beach,Tamilnadu
Covelong
is a nice beach between Chennai and Mahabalipuram and a small charming fishing
settlement. It was originally  a
port built by Saadat Ali, Nawab of Carnatic and it was here that the French General
Laboudonnais landed his troops in 1746. Later taken by Clive in 1752 and destroyed.
The beach is separated from the mainland by the canal running from Chennai to
Mahabalipuram.
Covelong is a popular picnic spot and offers facilities
for Wind Surfing and Swimming too. An ancient Catholic Church, a Mosque and the
Fort make an interesting view from the resort. There is 5 star hotel of the Taj
Group called "Fishermans' Cove" in Covelong.
How
To Get There
Air - The nearest airport is at Chennai , 60-km
away.
Rail - The nearest convenient railway station is also situated
at Chennai .
Road - The beach is located at a distance of 60-km
from Chennai and 20-km from Mahabalipuram. It is an hour's drive from Chennai
. There are regular buses from Mahabalipuram and Chennai to reach the beach. Tourists
can also hire a taxi from Chennai or Mahabalipuram.
Elliots Beach,Tamilnadu
Located in
Besant Nagar, Chennai, Elliot's beach is the preferred destination for those with
a clean atmosphere in mind. Following the road along the coast down south from
Marina one will come to Elliot's beach where one can spend a few  hours
relaxing.
This beach is lined with fast food joints, small stores, and
a few shrines. It is a popular hangout for the younger generation these days.
Four decades ago, Elliot's beach was the favourite haunt of foreigners seeking
a secluded beach to sun bathe at.
How
To Get There
Air - Chennai has an airport with both domestic
and international terminals. Regular flights connect Chennai with the major cities
within the country and also with international ones.
Rail - Chennai
is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and beyond
the state.
Road - State transport buses and private buses connect
Chennai with the major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation
local trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are available.
Kanyakumari Beach,Tamilnadu
At the
southern most tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay
of Bengal meet, lies Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari), an important pilgrim
center. Kanyakumari is also famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially
on full moon days.
A Sight For Sore Eyes
 The
beach is a beautiful sight with multi-coloured sand, but it does not really offer
one the opportunity to sunbathe on soft golden sands, or to frolic in the waves
either. The seashore is rocky and dangerous, and there is a manmade wall running
along it. People are warned to stay off the rocks, and when if someone ventures
out of bounds, he or she is quickly and severely reprimanded by a watchful policeman.
There is a lighthouse from where one can get a panoramic view.
The sea
is fairly rough, so it is entertaining to watch it beat itself against the rocks
and then subside, before it gathers itself up for another attack. With long stretches
of sands of many hues, the beach offers a welcome change. A variety of shells
are on sale on the Kanyakumari beach.
Prime Attractions :
Vivekananda's
Rock: Kanyakumari is famous for Vivekananda's rock, a huge stone rising out of
the sea, on which Swami Vivekananda is said to have meditated. It now houses the
statue of Vivekananda and is a memorial to him. Not surprisingly, Kanyakumari
is a popular destination for Vivekananda's followers, so there are many Bengalis
here, and some Bengali hotels and restaurants are available too.
The
Sangam : Sangam is the meeting point of the three major bodies of water, the
Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is a bathing ghat, with
steps leading into the water and a sort of lagoon formed between land by a series
of rocks. People bathe and jump around, getting lightly battered by the remains
of waves, which are washing over the rocks.
How
To Get There
Air - The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram,
situated 87-km/ 54 mile from Kanyakumari.
Rail - Chunnambar Beach
is the terminus of the broad gauge link of the Southern Railway and has connections
from Chennai, New Delhi , Thiruvananthapuram and Tirunelveli.
Road
- Chunnambar Beach is well connected by road to all major cities in South
India. There are bus services from Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Udhagamandalam,
Thiruvananthapuram etc. City buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are also available
for local transportation.
Mahabalipuram Beach,Tamilnadu
Mahabalipuram,
also known, as "Mamallapuram" is 58-km, south of Chennai, nestling on
the shores of the Bay of Bengal, was once a port of the Pallavas. The Pallavas
have created many marvellous monuments with Sculptural Panels, Caves, Monolithic
Rathas (chariots) and Temples.
 Once
a thriving port trading with many distant nations, Pallava chisels have breathed
life into stone. The Pallavas art at this place emphasises robust earthly beauty,
imbibed with life. These monumental splendours and the sunny beach resorts attract
tourists from all over the world.
A crocodile farm, snake venom extracting
centre, schools of art and sculpture and a wide choice of resorts along the beach
draw holiday-seekers all round the year.
Prime Attractions
Some of the most beautiful buildings in Chennai such as the University of Madras,
Senate-House, Chepauk Palace, Presidency College, P.W.D office and Ice House are
located on the beach drive. At the other end of the beach is the new lighthouse.
In between, sentinels on the promenade, are several statues of Tamil scholars
and two splendid bits of sculpture- the Victory of Labour and the Mahatma Gandhi.
How To Get There
Air
- Chennai has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular
flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also with
countries like USA, Singapore, U.K, etc.
Rail - Chennai is well
connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and beyond the state.
Road - State transport buses and private buses connect Chennai
with the major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation local
trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are available.
Marina Beach,Tamilnadu
Golden sand,
good surf and a shimmering clean blue sea, this in a nutshell, is Marina beach.
This beach is counted among one of the longest beaches in Asia. Its 12-km long
stretch was made beautiful by the wonderful facelift given by Governor Mountstuart
Elphinstone Grant Duff in the early 1880's, and is a major tourist attraction
today.
 Marina
beach is located on the eastern side of Chennai, adjoining the Bay of Bengal.
Watching the sun set and rise from the beach is an enthralling experience. Though
bathing and swimming can be dangerous, as the undercurrent is very strong, even
then people come for swimming here. In the evenings, the beach is virtually a
fair ground with various kinds of entertainment and food stalls lining the beach.
With its natural sandy beauty and spacious promenade and beautiful gardens,
the beach is a major attraction for tourists visiting Chennai. It has acquired
a South Indian aura with vendors hawking wares ranging from shell and glass baubles
to kites and fruit juices. The Marina, however, is large enough to accommodate
all visitors as well as the hawkers and is often the venue for important state
functions.
Prime Attractions
Some of the most beautiful buildings
in Chennai such as the University of Madras, Senate-House, Chepauk Palace, Presidency
College, P.W.D office and Ice House are located on the beach drive. At the other
end of the beach is the new lighthouse. In between, sentinels on the promenade,
are several statues of Tamil scholars and two splendid bits of sculpture- the
Victory of Labour and the Mahatma Gandhi.
How
To Get There
Air - Chennai has an airport with both domestic
and international terminals. Regular flights connect Chennai with the major cities
within the country and also with countries like USA, Singapore, U.K, etc.
Rail - Chennai is well connected by rail with the important towns
and cities within and beyond the state.
Road - State transport
buses and private buses connect Chennai with the major towns and cities within
the country. For local transportation local trains, city buses, auto rickshaws
and taxis are available.
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