Kovalam
is just 16 kms away from Trivandrum, Kerala's capital city. Kovalam is an
evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. It is a dreamy place for
tourists all over the world. Today Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise
of the South".
Kovalam is India's one of the best beaches for the travelers in the south
of India. It consist of a number of small, palm fringed bays separated by
Rocky Headlands. Kovalam is endowed with unusual beauty. The sheltered beach
is ideal for sea bathing and is safe even during the toughest weather. The
scenery around is enchanting and the drive to the beach through palm groups,
refreshing. Ayurvedic massage parlours, yoga centers and water sport
facilities, makes Kovalam a popular haven for tourists from all over the
globe.
Best Season to Visit : Through out the year
Sightseeing at Kovalam -
The Kovalam Beach : Picturesque beaches, coconut fringes, the
anglers' community, all sorts of fruits, palm beer, a large multitude of
tourists swarming the sandy seashore, the lighthouse-all these are epithets
that signify Kovalam, the exotic beach situated in the southern state of
Kerala, popularly known as God's own country.
The coconut fringes, palm beer, seafood and the refreshing Ayurvedic
massage, a relaxing sunbath and suntan facility of the beach are some of the
reasons of tourist attraction. The beach also has some entertainment
facilities like swimming, yogic exercises, fresh seafood and diving in the
Arabian Sea.
Ayurvedic Massage : The Ayurvedic massage of Kovalam is very famous.
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.
Catamaran Cruises : Catamaran cruises on the country raft is hugely
popular in Kovalam, especially for watching the dawn and the dusk.
Angling for deep-sea fishing is in high demand with tourists coming up for
vacations in Kovalam. Surfboards and boogie boards can also be hired on the
beach.
Reaching Kovalam -
Air : Nearest airport at Trivandrum 16 kms.
Rail : Nearest railhead at Trivandrum.
Road : Well linked to all the major destinations of South India.
STD/ISD Codes -
if dialing from India to Kovalam --- (number)
if dialing from outside India to Kovalam--- ++ 91- (number)
Shopping in Kovalam -
Shopping is fun at Kovalam You can buy handicraft items and spices from
Kovalam besides sunglasses. The statues made of teak wood and Rose wood is
popular at Kovalam beach. There are numerous craft and carpet shops (usually
of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Rajasthani origin), clothing stores and general
stores, yoga schools and massage parlours lining the beach.
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Ayurvedic Heritage Resorts in Kovalam
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Five Star Hotels in Kovalam
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Four Star Hotels in Kovalam
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Three Star Hotels in Kovalam
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South India :(09
Nights / 10 Days)
Madras / Mahabalipuram / Pondicherry / Tanjore / Trichy / Madurai /
Kovalam / Mumbai
Kerala -
Gods Own Country :(12 Nights / 13 Days)
Trivandrum - Kovalam - Varkala - Alleppy - Kumarkom - Periyar -
Munnar - Cochin
Kerala
Discover :(10 Nights - 11 Days)
Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Aleppey - Kovalam
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Kovalam Attractions
