A
mere village in the 17th century, Calcutta is today one of the
biggest cities in the world. The sightseeing includes visit to
Eden Gardens, The New Secretariat, High Court, Legislative Assembly,
Jain temple, Victoria Memorial and the Race Course.
This
coastal town in the extreme south is a place of strange and delightful
paradoxes. A living blend of peoples and cultures, it is a place
where you can see a Jewish synagogue, Dutch architecture, Hindu
temples and Chinese fishing nets - all in the same day. The air
is filled with the smells of exotic spices and the shouts of dhoti
- clad men pushing overloaded carts. It is also famous for Kathakali
Dances (a classical dance form of India) which are staged every
evening.
Covelong
is a nice beach between Madras(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 Madras(Chennai) to Mahabalipuram. The
Fisherman's Cove Resort with rooms in the main buildings and cottages
and the sandy beach here is run by Taj Group of Hotels. An hours
drive from Madras city or from the airport.
A
mere village in the 17th century, Calcutta is today one of the
biggest cities in the world. The sightseeing includes visit to
Eden Gardens, The New Secretariat, High Court, Legislative Assembly,
Jain temple, Victoria Memorial and the Race Course.
Covelong
is a nice beach between Madras(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 Madras(Chennai) to Mahabalipuram. The
Fisherman's Cove Resort with rooms in the main buildings and cottages
and the sandy beach here is run by Taj Group of Hotels. An hours
drive from Madras city or from the airport. 