Kovalam Beach

Locate : Kovalam Kerala is 16 km away from Trivandrum (Trivandrum), the capital city of Kerala in India.
Touring Season : September to March

The Beach
Kovalam beach Kerala is an internationally renowned beach of Kerala India, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam beach in Kerala has been a favourite hangout for tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. Ayurvedic massage parlours, yoga centers and water sport facilities, makes Kovalam a popular haven for tourists from all over the globe.

The enchanting belt of golden sands in Kerala Kovalam beach is laced with the lush green coconut palms. A former fishing village, Kovalam Kerala is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. Kerala Kovalam beach is a dream destination for tourists all over the globe. Today, Kovalam beach at Kerala is known as the "Paradise of the South".

Beach Accessibility
Airlines : The nearest airport from Kovalam is Trivandrum (20 kms). Many International Airlines are operating flights to and from here. Indian Airlines and Jetairways are operating domestic flights. There are direct flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Banglore.

Rail Lines : Nearest rail head is Trivandrum Central. Trivandrum is connected by rail with many important cities of India.

Bus Lines : Kovalam is connected by road with several tourist destinations within Kerala and India

Private / Hired Vehicles : One can either take one's own vehicle or hire coaches, tourist taxies and auto-rickshaws to reach the beach spot.

Lodging at Kovalam
Kovalam offers excellent accommodation ranging from budget to top class hotels. There are a lot of restaurants which provide western food as well as Indian, which is delicious. The grilled seafood items such as lobster, king prawns and kalamari which are got fresh from the sea at Kovalam.

Charm of Kovalam
Beaches
The place is filled with the most wonderful beaches any visitor is supposed to find in India.

Yoga & Ayurveda
At Kovalam many hotels and resorts offer Ayurvedic massage and treatment. Yoga (Indian way of meditation) centers are also plenty in Kovalam.

Cultural Activities
Some theatres perform the traditional Kerala art form, Kathakali and ethnic martial art, Kalarippayattu for the tourist delight.

Oceanic Activities
Kovalam is a natural bay ideal for kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing. One can swim in the shallow blue water and have a sunbath under the exotic tropical sun. Apart from this numerous other marine activities are possible here. The local fishermen provides sunrise and sun set cruises in fishing boats. The Catamaran cruises, on the country raft is very popular here. Some new activities like marine Angling for deep-sea fishing is also offered here.