Calcutta
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.
Cochin
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
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.
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