Kovalam is a beach town in the Indian state of Kerala. Located on the shores of Arabian Sea, this beach town is just 16 away from Trivandrum. Kovalam literally means the groove of mango trees. The town of Kovalam is gifted with four beautiful beaches and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Kerala. It can be visited throughout the year except the season of monsoon when the tides are very high.
How to reach: Trivandrum International Airport is just 16km away from Kovalam. Many domestic and international flights link it to other major cities of India and other countries. Trivandrum Central railway station is closest to Kovalam and well connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Many state run buses and other private vehicles are available from other cities and towns of the state.
Places of interest: The town of Kovalam is mainly famous for its fascinating picturesque beaches. Hawa beach is one of them. The beach is unexploited one and offers its tourist calm place of long stretch of sandy shores. It also provides the tourists wonderful views of sun set. Light house beach is another beautiful beach in Kovalam. The beach gets its name from the lighthouse situated nearby. The beach is beautiful and safe one with guard on the shores. It is great place to spend evening when the lighthouse is beautifully illuminated. Samundra Beach is yet another place of attraction in Kovalam. Surrounded by mountains and beautiful landscapes, Ponmudi is must visit place around Kovalam. It is just 61km away from the beach town. The place is also famous for its number of tea plantations. Varkala is another place of interest around Kovalam. It is just 55km away and is one of the most visited places.
Other details: Tourist can have the joy of eating in the open air restaurants on beaches. They can also get their sea food prepared the way they want it to be. Handicrafts and spices are most prepared shopping items in Kovalam. Statues made of Rose wood and Teak wood are also famous there. Kovalam is full a number of Shopping shack located along the shores
