The internationally renowned beach resort has been a favorite haunt of tourists since 1930's. Kovalam consists of 3 adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular. Kovalam is much sought after for sun-bathing, water sports, shopping, catamaran cruising, yoga, meditation and rejuvenative ayruvedic body toning massages
History :
Kovalam is already a world famous destination. It is not surprising that it is becoming a regular haunt for sun and sea worshipers and honeymooners too. Kovalam, a favourite haunt of beach tourists since the 1930s, is the most celebrated of those tranquil palm fringed beaches. 16 kms south of Thiruvananthapuram the State Capital, it consists of three precise crescents of irresistible white sandy beaches. Quite secluded and bordered by a luxuriant belt of hammock strung palms of guaranteed to wipe the cares of the world away.
Cities of Kerala
Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Ooty, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Kodaikanal, Thanjavur more...
Tourist Attraction of Kovalam :
Kovalam, Light House Beach, Eve's Beach, Samudra Beach.
How to get there :
By Air :
Indian Air Lines , Air India, Air Lanka, East West Airlines and Gulf Air operate direct service from Trivandrum to Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Goa, Bangalore, Cochin, Calicut, in addition to international services to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Gulf countries and Singapore.
By Rail:
Nearest rail head is Trivandrum Central. Trivandrum is connected by rail with many important cities.
By Road :
Kovalam can be reached by direct and regular bus and taxi services from Thiruvananthapuram, the nearest city Kovalam is connected by road with several tourist destinations within Kerala and India.
