Location : Kerala
Beach Activities : Water Sports, Leisure Activities
Best time to Visit : October to March


About Kovalam Beach
Kovalam, which means coconut groves in local tongue, is a charming little town in the south Indian state of Kerala. The beach at Kovalam in one of the most sought after destinations in the state, being thronged by local and foreign tourists throughout the year. The crescent shaped beaches of Kovalam are replete with coconut trees that sway gently in the cool breeze as it blows softly across the river. The silvery sands are excellent for a stroll in the evening while the clear waters will surely tempt you into a swimming session. As across the entire state of Kerala, you will find a number of good ayurveda resorts, which are equally popular amongst the foreign and local tourists.

The beaches at Kovalam are divided into three parts, the northern beach, middle beach and southern or lighthouse beach. Kovalam can be visited anytime of the year depending on the intent of your visit. The months from October to March is the time when the weather is most favourable while the ayurvedic therapies are best practiced during the monsoons from June to September.

Location of Kovalam Beach
Kovalam is a pleasant little town located along the Malabar coast in the south Indian state of Kerala. The beach at Kovalam is situated just outside the town at a distance of 13 km from the state capital Trivandrum. Kovalam is the southernmost point of Kerala.

Kovalam Beach Attractions
Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches, each of which are replete with natural beauty and some wonderful tourist attractions. The rocks on the silvery sands and those extending into the sea make charming formations from where you can watch the mesmerising view of the sun setting and rising from behind the shimmering blues of the ocean. There are a number of eateries and ayurveda resorts, such as you will find across the state of Kerala. Besides relaxing and strolling on the beach, the tourists can get involved in various activities such as water sports, sunbathing and swimming. A number of historical monuments are located in the vicinity which are a good option to visit during the mornings.

Stay At
Accommodation options at Kovalam include luxury as well as budget category hotels which are designed to suit the needs and pocket of every traveller. Amongst

the luxury resorts at Kovalam are Le Meridien, Hotel Samudra Kadolam Beach Resort and Raja Hotel. Amongst the recommended budget hotels are Hotel Sea Weed, Hotel Blue Sea, Hotel Neptune, Royal Retreat Cottages and Castle Rock.

Getting There
By Air : Trivandrum international airport is located just 16 km from Kovalam. Direct flights link Trivandrum with Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi and Bangalore as well as several international cities including Kuwait, Singapore, Maldives, Colombo, Sharjah and more. Buses and taxis are easily available to reach Kovalam from Trivandrum.

By Rail : Trivandrum is the nearest railhead, connected to all the major Indian cities through a number of direct trains.

By Road : Kerala State Road Transport Corporation links Kovalam with Thrissur, Ernakulam, Trivandrum, Alleppey and Kollam. A network of well built roads interlink all the major cities in Kerala as well as those in the neighbouring states.