Covelong Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Venkatesh Venkyees

Popular places to visit

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Marina Beach

4/5(11 reviews)

Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.

Marina Beach
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Kapaleeswarar Temple

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.

Kapaleeswarar Temple
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Mamallapuram Beach

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.

Mamallapuram Beach
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Pondy Bazaar

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Pondy Bazaar
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Shore Temple

4/5(4 reviews)

Witness fine Pallavan architecture and ornate shrines to Hindu gods at this gorgeous seaside temple, which is at its most beautiful at sunset.

Shore Temple
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Edward Elliot's Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy relaxed walks on a golden-sand beach, watch a picturesque sunrise, sample traditional Chennai beach food and visit architecturally impressive landmarks.

Edward Elliot's Beach

Activities

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Mylapore Walking tour by Wonder tours

AU$59
Per adult
Mylapore Walking tour by Wonder tours
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Chennai, Guided Birding And Birding Photo Trip With Spot Scope, 2 to 3 Hours

AU$181
Per adult
Chennai, Guided Birding And Birding Photo Trip With Spot Scope, 2 to 3 Hours
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Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights

AU$1,662
Per adult
Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights
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Silk trail to Kanchipuram from Chennai by Wonder tours

AU$210
Per adult
Silk trail to Kanchipuram from Chennai by Wonder tours
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Private Food Trail in Sowcarpet Market by Wonder tours

AU$89
Per adult
Private Food Trail in Sowcarpet Market by Wonder tours
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Bicycle tour in Mahabalipuram with transport from Chennai,lunch & guide

AU$210
Per adult
Bicycle tour in Mahabalipuram with transport from Chennai,lunch & guide
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Our pick of the best Covelong Beach Hotel Deals

The Park Chennai
The Park Chennai
5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road, Near US Embassy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$103 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$103
per night
3 May - 4 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Consulate General of the United States, Chennai ...
5.8/10 (548 reviews)
"FOOD need improve"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2024

The Park Chennai
Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
5 out of 5
Covelong Beach, Kancheepuram Dist., Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$205 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$205
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions MGM Dizzee World and ECR Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (238 reviews)
Fantastic service, old property.
"The experience was great but property is a old and it is visible everywere including flooring of the room, various systems, locks, plumbing...etc That said, the service and hospitality is unbeatable!"

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2024

Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
280 ECR, Vedanamelli, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$237 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$237
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chengalpattu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions MGM Dizzee World and Madras Crocodile ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
"Sheraton stay was lovely and special for a lot of reasons!! Although the beachfront rooms are not a thing here, kids would love this property - it has a gorgeous lawn for kids to play and nice outdoor play area! My 4 year old and 1 year old had lots of fun here. Staff went above and beyond to make ..."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2024

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$188 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$188
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Consulate General of the United States, ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (567 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai
5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn, MRC Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$223 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$223
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Staff- excellent customer service and friendly. Room was best clean and spacious. Food was delicious spread.Beautiful hotel for a holiday"

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2024

The Leela Palace Chennai
Taj Club House
Taj Club House
5 out of 5
No 2 Club House Road, Off Mount Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$112 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$112
per night
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (523 reviews)
"Everything was good, expect the rooms looked a bit old and barely put together"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Taj Club House
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Other neighbourhoods around Covelong Beach

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Sholinganallur

Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.

Sholinganallur
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Mahabalipuram Beach

5/5(1 area review)

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Shore Temple.

Mahabalipuram Beach
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Thoraipakkam

The restaurants and sporting events are a few reasons travellers visit Thoraipakkam. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Neelankarai Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are a few top sights nearby.

Thoraipakkam
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Tambaram

While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shirdi Sai Baba Temple and Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet.

Tambaram
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Velachery

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Velachery
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Chromepet

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Thirunallar Temple.

Chromepet

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