Kovalam Travel Guide

Kovalam Travel Guide

Kerala is one of India’s most admired and treasured tourist destinations. Also known as “God’s own country”, Kerala is untouched from the concrete jungle the globe is soon turning into. The glorious backwaters, the pristine sandy beaches and the lush green surroundings are admired by one and all, be it Indians or foreigners traveling to India. Kerala is famous for not just its coconut grooves but in fact has the best of beaches in India.

Kovalam in Kerala is a true delight for people looking at a beach vacation. The lush green environs, the crystal clear blue water, the gentle waves and sunny climate would ensure you enjoy every moment of your stay here. The best time to travel would be from October to March as the climate is pleasant and cool. From swimming to surfing to sun bathing, the lovely land gives you a complete holiday filled with loads of activities and enough time to unwind and relax away from the maddening city crowd.

Kovalam is known for its three mesmerizing beaches named Lighthouse, Samudra and Hawah. These beaches have excellent eating joints too in the near vicinity where you can relish not just the mouth-watering South Indian delicacies but also the contemporary snacks like pizza, soft drinks, burgers, chips etc. Kovalam is renowned for its excellent water sports that are highly appreciated by adventure freaks. The beach as a beautiful rocky cape transcends to a tranquil inlet excellent for swimming. Indulge in sea bathing in the lovely beaches during the vacation in Kovalam.

Hawah beach also has excellent facilities for surfing and boating that are a real treat. This is one experience you must indulge in when you visit Kovalam. Thiruvallom Boat Club has specially organized boating facilities in Kerala backwaters for tourists to enjoy the most relaxing boating experience. Tourists use this opportunity to visit Pozhikkara Beach that is the spot where Parvathy Puthanaar River and Karamana join the Arabian Sea.

Kovalam beach also offers you a lovely Ayurvedic experience. The serene surroundings and experienced Ayurvedic centers offers a holistic healing and invigorating experience that rejuvenates your mind and soul. The Ayurvedic center on the beach has been certified by the Green Leaf and Olive Leaf certification. Kovalam’s Manaltheeram Ayurvedic Beach Village and Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort are well known for their expertise all over the world.

As Kovalam is a tourist hub there are enormous accommodation facilities to suit every possible budget. From the basic lodges to the extravagant resorts tourists can choose their place of stay as per their individual choices. If you are looking for splurging in luxury then there are some excellent deluxe properties from Taj Group and Leela Kempinski too.

For tourists looking for traveling by air Thiruvananthapuram is the nearest airport that is just 19 km from Kovalam beach. Thiruvananthapuram Central is the nearest railway station that is also just 13 km from Kovalam beaches. Major cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kanyakumari are well connected to Kovalam via NH47 for people looking at reaching Kovalam by road.

Last Updated: 29/03/2012