Romulus Whittaker founded the Crocodile Bank, 44 kms front Chennai to save the Indian Crocodile from becoming extinct. It is home to over 3,000 muggers and gharials and various species of crocodiles and lizards from other countries.

Walk along the fine stretches of sand covered with innumerable shapes, sizes and colours of pretty shells at the lovely Covelong Beach, 48 kms front Chennai. Interestingly, the Fisherman's Cove - a luxury beach resort was built on the ruins of an old Dutch fort whose walls are part of the hotel s lush landscape.

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