Kovalam,
meaning "a groove of coconut trees," is just 10 km from
the state capital of Kerala- Thiruvananthapuram. Kovalam is actually
a combination of three small beaches. Among these, the southernmost
beach, named Lighthouse Beach, is the most frequented beach in Kovalam.
Earlier this beach of Kovalam was an anglers' paradise. It still
has some small villages, just a few kilometres away, which belong
to the fishing community. Gradually, this beach of Kovalam has been
transformed to a tourist spot of great interest. Kovalam is an ideal
place for a sunbath during the winter. Tourists to Kovalam can also
experience the typical Kerala massage from the parlours available
a few kilometers away along the Kovalam beaches.
Tourist
Destinations: Apart from the usual sunbath and surfing, many
marine activities are possible at Kovalam. The local fishermen provide
sunrise and sun set cruises in fishing boats.
» Catamaran
cruises
The
Catamaran cruises, on the country raft is very popular here. Very
recently an innovative tour operating company of Trivandrum has
introduced a new package for marine Angling for deep-sea fishing.
This new project is concentrated near Vizhinjam fishing harbor,
just 4 km away east of Kovalam beach. Surfboards and boogie boards
can also be hired on the beach
» Ayurvedic
Massage
At
Kovalam many hotels and resorts offers the Ayurvedic massage and
treatment. Yoga (Indian way of meditation) centers are also plenty
in Kovalam. Some theatres perform the traditional Kerala art form,
Kathakali and ethnic martial art, Kalarippayattu.
» Private
Beaches
Among
innumerable beach holiday resorts Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort, Surya
Samudra Beach Garden, Somatheeram, Niki's Nest, Cocunut Bay Beach
Resort, Uday Samudra Beach Resort, Hotel Samudra etc own private
beaches famous for their cleanliness and secluded location. Most
of these private beaches are located near Vizhinjam at least 8 km
far from Kovalam
» How
to reach Kovalam
By
Air : The Trivandrum/ Thiruvananthapuram airport is about 10 kilometers
from this beach.
By Rail : The railway station of Trivandrum/ Thiruvananthapuram
is at a distance of around 16 kilometers.
By Road : The Kovalam beach is well connected to
Kerala by a wide network of roads.
