Kovalam

The name Kovalam evokes the frenzied coconut groves, tourists soaking the tan on golden sand and relaxing with the conversations with the sea and solitude. The ultimate beach destination in Kerala, Kovalam is not a single beach but a necklace of three beach promontories spread over 17 km coastline.

Stretches of golden sands and blue waves kissing the palm fringed shores allure the tourists to this beach in Kerala. Kovalam is famous for its scenic beauty and range of water sports which attracts the adventure freaks.

The beach have everything that invited tourists to soak the sun on this pristine beach, spa tours and long term Ayurveda tours on this healing beach has also enhanced the popularity of Kovalam City Tour.

 How to reach Kovalam

• By Air : Nearest air connectivity is through Trivandrum.

• By Road : Trivandrum is just 16 km away from Kovalam. From Ernakulam it takes 235 km drive and Kanyakumari is just 90 km away from this enticing beach paradise.

• By Railways: Nearest train connectivity is through Trivandrum.

Tourist Attractions

 Chowara

 fishing village just 8 km south of Kovalam. There is an Ayyappa Temple in the hilltop which overlooks the beach. The white sandy beach is a perfect place to relax with the sight of kites and eagles circulating in the clear blue sky.

Lighthouse Beach

The most popular beach in Kovalam, the rocky promontory of Lighthouse is always swarmed by tourists. This beach got its name due to the old Vizhinjam lighthouse on a rock cape. Also, this beach is close to many hotels, book shops, food outlets and spa resorts, making it one of the prominent attractions of Kovalam city tour.

Hawah Beach 

Also known as Eva beach, Hawah is the hippie beach retreat. In the times when Kovalam was a hidden beach paradise, tourists used to enjoy topless sun soaking, hence the name Hawah. But now, calm beach is now thriving with a lot of activities including fishing, snorkeling, etc.

Samudra Beach

 Located in the south of Kovalam, Samudra beach is occupied by few resorts and local fishing villages. As far as tourism is concerned, this beach is not at par with the pristine nature Kovalam is known for.

Vellayani Lake

Vellayani Lake is a freshwater lake that spans across more than 865 acres (350 hectares). The lake is serene; its banks are lined with towering palm trees while its water is home to beautiful lotus plants.Boat rides are also available for those who wish to cruise the clear waters of the Vellayani Lake.

Shopping in Kovalam

There are a number of shops in Kovalam which sells handicrafts items of different states which allures the international tourists. 

People who are interested in shopping in Kovalam must also look for spices or decorative items made of rosewood or teakwood. People can also visit the Varkala Beach near Kovalam which is the heaven for shopaholics.