Kovalam

Locations :

Lattitude: 8.4004° N,
Longitude: 76.9787° E
Best Time to Visit : September to March

Weather :

Summer : 20°C to 36°C
Winter : 16°C to 34°C
Monsoon : 18°C to 28°C

Kovalam is a beach town that is located in the state of Kerala surrounded by the Arabian Sea. Kovalam beach is one of the most pristine tourist spot in India blessed with nature's green beauties such as lagoons, numerous fresh water rivers Kovalam beach is one of the renowned and famous beaches in the world. Earlier it was a fishing village, later it has been transformed into a major tourist destination. The name Kovalam means a ‘Grove of coconut trees’. Kovalam consists of three major beaches namely - the Lighthouse Beach that is towards the southernmost; Samudra Beach is towards the northernmost and Hawah Beach or Eve’s Beach.  When it comes to beaches in Kerala, Kovalam beach is listed at the topmost position. Kovalam is popularly known as ‘Paradise of the South’ and a favorite hub for domestic as well as foreign tourists. As Kerala is turning into a global medical tourism destination of the centuries-old tradition of Ayurveda, it attracts a lot of tourist who are seeking for best Ayurvedic medical treatment. Kovalam provides various leisure options to tourist such as Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Yoga and meditation, Herbal massages and so on. It plays a vital role in healing from different ailments. Kovalam as a tourist visiting destination it is the most mesmerizing tour and gets the opportunity to experience the town’s unique beauty. 

Main Attractions
  • Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam: It is one of the most famous tourist destination in Kovalam. It is the largest among the three beaches which is a must visit beach of Kovalam. Lighthouse Beach is named after the 30-meter-high Light house which is located beside the beach. This beach can thrill any adventure tourist that includes Swimming, surfing, parasailing and paragliding etc.  
  • Hawah Beach, Kovalam: Hawah Beach is another beach that attracts many tourists that is located around 16 km south of the city center, Kovalam.  This beach is also known as Eve's beach. It is a unique elegance to this place. Tourist can view the majestic sunset view from this beach. It is also an ideal place for honeymooners too.  
  • Samudra Beach, Kovalam: Samudra Beach is an awesome sight lying to the north of the Ashok Beach. This beach is a scenic jewel to Kovalam. It’s a mix of sand beach and rock beach with an arch shaped.  This beach is like tourist’s paradise. 
  • Vellayani Lake, Kovalam: Vellayani Lake is also known as Vellayani Kayal. It is a freshwater lake. During Oman festival, one can enjoy the beauty of the lake which attracts a huge crowd. It is also known as Kochu Kovalam which means little Kovalam. There is the Vellayani Durga temple located close to the lake. 
  • Halcyon Castle, Kovalam: This Castle was built in the year 1932 constructed by M.R. Sri Rama Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran. Halcyon Castle is also referred as Kovalam palace. It also reflects the customary traditional Kerala Style architecture. It is one of the most visiting tourist destination in Kovalam. 
  • Vizhinjam Village, Kovalam: Vizhinjam is also known as fishing village. It is the busiest fishing harbor in Thiruvananthapuram district humming with activities all the days. Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour is a major port for which spade work is already in progress. One can see lots of fishermen venturing into the distant sea.
 



Shopping
There are no shopping malls in Kovalam. One can find some local markets only. They are – 
  • SM Handloom Center, Kovalam
  • Joseph & Sons Shop (Spice shop)
 
Things To Do
Places of Worship:
 
  • Parasurama Temple, Kovalam
  • Azhimala Shiva Temple, Kovalam
  • Sri Chandakmari Temple, Kovalam
  • Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kovalam
  • Kovalam Avaduthura Devi Temple, Kovalam
  • Rock Cut Cave Temple, Kovalam
 
Places of Entertainment:
 
  • Samudra Beach Park, Kovalam (Theme Park)
  • Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium and Hatchery Complex, Kovalam
 
Getting There
By Air – The Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport to reach Kovalam. It is located 15km away from Kovalam. It is well connected as various domestic and international flights operate here.
By Railway - The Trivandrum Central Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach Kovalam. It is located about 15 kilometers away from Kovalam that is well-connected with other major cities of Kerala.   
Kovalam is well connected with road to all the major cities in Kerala.
 
 
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