Kovalam beach. Photo courtesy: Kovalamtourism.org
It is one of the most popular beaches thronged by Indians and foreigners alike. Three adjacent crescent beaches make this place all the more attractive.
What you can do there?
The beach offers you ideal leisure time. And when you want to try something other than enjoying the blue water, golden sand and the mesmerising surrounding, you go for herbal body toning massages, catamaran, sunbathing, swimming and more. You can also enjoy cultural programs which are often organised. You can even take a stroll to shopping markets, visit the yoga and Ayurvedic massage centers and swimming pools.
If you are in mood to explore the nearby places, then Kerala's capital Thiruvanthapuram is just 16 kilometers away. Here are some of the interesting places that you can visit in Thiruvanthapuram.
- Ponmundi hill station
- Napier Museum
- The Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- The Shir Chitra Art Gallery
- SMSM Institute
- A handicrafts emporium which is owned by the State
Where can you stay?
In Kovalam, you have a number of accommodation options like five star hotels, budget cottages and hotels, Ayurvedic health resorts and more.
Where to eat?
There are many restaurants and cafeteria serving South Indian to Continental dishes.
How to reach Kovalam beach?- Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport. You can get taxis, buses and even auto-rickshaws to reach Kovalam. It is 15 kilometers from the airport.
- The city bus services conveniently connects Kovalam to neaby major cities like Bangalore, Madurai, Nagercoil and Chennai.
- If you want to reach Kovalam by train then reach to Trivandrun Central Railway station. It is the nearest railway station to Kovalam, just 15 kilometers away. This railway station is again connected to other major cities. From the station you either take a taxi or get into a bus to reach Kovalam.