Kovalam beach Paradise of the South

Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise of the South",
Or one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in South India,
is the best place for relaxation.
Kovalam is 12kms to the south of Thiruvananthapuram.

It has been developed into an integrated seaside resort.
The beach complex has many hotels, cottages, yoga centres etc.

Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort.
Kovalam is a dreamland for tourists all over the world.
With high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters,
this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights.
Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Thiruvananthapuram (Travancore).
Over the past three decades, the place has been well developed, and now figures prominently on the world tourism map.

Kovalam in Kerala is a wonderful destination that will encaptivate your senses
with its marvellous blend of nature and culture.

The Lighthouse beach is the most famous beach in Kovalam,
concentrated with eateries and accommodation.
Ayurvedic treatment especially during monsoon is another attraction of Kovalam.
Eve’s Beach (Hawah Beach) which is relatively unspoiled.

Although its popularity over stretches the facilities of this low-key beach resort,
Kovalam offers an amazing sweep of palm hemmed beaches,
beautiful lagoons, coconut groves and paddies.

Kovalam is the perfect destination for the people looking forward to relaxing and rejuvenating holidays.



How to reach

The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), which is 16 Kms from Kovalam.
The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). Kovalam is easily accessible by road.


Excursions from Kovalam

Vizhinjam
About 2kms south of Kovalam, it is believed to be an ancient port. The Dutch and Portugese had commercial establishments here. It is being developed as a modern fishing harbour.

Easy way to go to Kanyakumari from Kovalam

The southern most tip of India, Kanyakumari is the point where the three mighty water bodies, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean converge. The famous Vivekananda Rock memorial amidst the turbulent sea is a major attraction. Kanyakumari is famous for its spectacular sunrise and sunset views and the Devi Temple.

Padmanabhapuram Palace
Enroute to Kanyakumari 40 Kms away is the majestic old palace
famous for its 17th and 18th century secret underground passages, coloured mica windows, murals, four poster medicinal bed, carved mahogany ceiling, museum, inner courtyards, durbar hall, Begian mirrors, Granite dance halls and special lac shiny floors made of a unique combination of egg lime, white, jaggery, burnt coconut, charcol and river sand. The palace is built in the traditional Thiruvananthapuram architectural style.

Suchindram Temple
Enroute to Kanyakumari, it is another famous attraction - The Sthanumalaya temple which is a popular pilgrim centre. the temple also houses an emporium of art treasures from various periods in history.

Kerala is the fastest growing Tourist destination in Asia

Kerala is the fastest growing Tourist destination in Asia

The world's most feted travel hot spot

Kerala occupies a long (550km), narrow strip of land in the far south of India. Its coastline is on the Arabian Sea ( part of the Indian Ocean) and its eastern border with the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu is the top of the majestic Western Ghat mountains. The landscape varies from long golden beaches to cool hill stations and dense green jungle to bustling cities. Its unique feature is the 1,900km of palm fringed backwaters.

Glistening brooks and cascades that interstice the hills finally roll down to the coastal plains of Kerala where they laze through verdant stretches of paddy fields, coconut trees and feeds some of the splendorous expanse of backwaters and lakes.

Kerala has some of the pristine hill stations in India, with the entire Western Ghats dotted with evergreens, rolling grasslands, sholas and stretches of rejuvenating fragrance of tea and coffee plantations. The wilder side of Kerala has in store some of the best wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the country with a variety of plant and animal life unique to Kerala.

Let yourselves cast away amidst the serene environs of a backwater islet, treat your body and soul to 'Ayurveda' - the sacred knowledge of life. Take a backwater cruise on a country boat with palm fringed land on either side and experience the many faces of the backwater life of Kerala.

Crave for Sun & Sand! .. come and embrace the golden sands of its immaculate beaches, pep up your spirits under the tropical sun and feel the pulse of its coastal life. You can also enhance your gastronomy skills or give a break to your taste buds and savor some of the ethnic dishes of the land.

Extend your tryst with this spectacular geographical wonder called Kerala and experience its rich cultural heritage and enterprising denizens who are epitomes of hospitality, which adds vibrancy to its diverse and bountiful natural wealth. Visitors are given fullest value of money and time they spend in Kerala, which offers some of the best getaways when it comes to diversity.

The people of Kerala are warm and friendly and interaction with them is often a highlight of a holiday to Kerala. Keralites have a strong culture and are fiercely proud of their state. Some of their art forms (eg Kathakali and Theyyam) and martial arts (kalaripayattu) are unique.