Kovalam Paradise of the South

Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise of the South",
Or one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in South India,
is the best place for relaxation.
Kovalam is 12kms to the south of Thiruvananthapuram.

Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort.
It has been developed into an integrated seaside resort.
The beach complex has many hotels, cottages, yoga centres etc.

Kovalam is a dreamland for tourists all over the world,
With high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters,
this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights.
Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Thiruvananthapuram (Travancore).
Over the past three decades, the place has been well developed, and now figures prominently on the world tourism map.

Kovalam in Kerala is a wonderful destination that will encaptivate your senses
with its marvellous blend of nature and culture.

The Lighthouse beach is the most famous beach in Kovalam,
concentrated with eateries and accommodation.
Ayurvedic treatment especially during monsoon is another attraction of Kovalam.
Eve’s Beach (Hawah Beach) which is relatively unspoiled.

Although its popularity over stretches the facilities of this low-key beach resort,
Kovalam offers an amazing sweep of palm hemmed beaches,
beautiful lagoons, coconut groves and paddies.

Kovalam is the perfect destination for the people looking forward to relaxing and rejuvenating holidays.

How to reach
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), which is 16 Kms from Kovalam.
The nearest railway station is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). Kovalam is easily accessible by road.

Excursions from Kovalam

Vizhinjam
About 2kms south of Kovalam, it is believed to be an ancient port. The Dutch and Portugese had commercial establishments here. It is being developed as a modern fishing harbour.

Easy way to go to Kanyakumari from Kovalam
The southern most tip of India, Kanyakumari is the point where the three mighty water bodies, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean converge. The famous Vivekananda Rock memorial amidst the turbulent sea is a major attraction. Kanyakumari is famous for its spectacular sunrise and sunset views and the Devi Temple.

Padmanabhapuram Palace
Enroute to Kanyakumari 40 Kms away is the majestic old palace
famous for its 17th and 18th century secret underground passages, coloured mica windows, murals, four poster medicinal bed, carved mahogany ceiling, museum, inner courtyards, durbar hall, Begian mirrors, Granite dance halls and special lac shiny floors made of a unique combination of egg lime, white, jaggery, burnt coconut, charcol and river sand. The palace is built in the traditional Thiruvananthapuram architectural style.

Suchindram Temple
Enroute to Kanyakumari, it is another famous attraction - The Sthanumalaya temple which is a popular pilgrim centre. the temple also houses an emporium of art treasures from various periods in history.

Kerala God's Own Country

God's own country
Natural beauty, clean air and primordial greenery amidst the vast expanse of water and sky, typifies the state of Kerala – better known as God's own country.

The state's rich cultural past finds expression in dance forms like Kathakali and Mohiniattam, while Kalaripayattu the traditional martial art form of Kerala has been practised for ages.

If the strain of urban life has your nerves jangling, Kerala's popular Ayurvedic centres will help you unwind and drain the tension out of you.A wholistic system of medicine health in Kerala Tourism is emerging as the major attraction

Some Destinations

Thrissur
Thrissur pooram Cultural Capital of Kerala

Thekkady
India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries....!

Kumarakom
Little islands on the Vembanad Lake..! Small water world!.

Cochin
Cochin is indeed the " Queen of the Arabian Sea "

Alleppey
Alleppey is also known as the "Venice of the East"

Kovalam
Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise of the South".

Waynad
The expression 'Vayal nadu' - the village of paddy fields.