kOVALAM

Kovalam! A magical beach town in Thiruvananthapuram city; around 16km from the city limits, this amazing town also boasts of being a famed tourist destination among the international tourists to India
Fringe with lush coconut groves, this scenic town was hidden from the rest of the world till the Maharani of Travancore – Maharani Sehtu Lakshmi Bayi discovered the tranquillity and enchanting beauty of this beach town. Following this, her nephew or the then Maharaja of Travancore promoted tourism around Kovalam,
Kovalam one of the most stunning beach towns in the world! Today, with beaches like Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach, Kovalam takes the pride of being one of the most heart-warming tourist destinations in Kerala and is visited by a large number of tourists throughout the year.

HOW TO REACH:-

By Road:-

Kovalam has good road connectivity to other popular tourist destinations in Kerala. Visitors can reach Kovalam easily from cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Chennai, Madurai, and several others by road. Private vehicles are also available round the clock to reach Kovalam.

By Train:-

Trivandrum Central Railway Station is only 15km from this beautiful beach town. Visitors can make it to this train station from almost all the corners of India and hire private vehicles or board regular buses to reach Kovalam.

By Air:-

Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport to Kovalam. With a distance of less than 20km, it serves as the ideal point to those who prefer air travel to reach Kovalam from different major cities in India.

PLACE TO VISIT KOVALAM:-

Lighthouse Beach:-

This one is the most popular and sought after beaches in Kerala! Located at the southernmost tip of Kovalam, Lighthouse Beach boasts of its surreal ambience, an ancient lighthouse, and eternal outlook.

Hawah Beach:-

Also called the Eve’s Beach, Hawah Beach is fringed with rocky outgrowths or forelands. This also adds a unique and enchanting outlook to this stunning beach, and makes it ideal for the visitors to indulge in several beach activities.

Samudra Beach:-

For those who want to stay from the crow, and still enjoy the salubrious beauty of the beached in Kovalam, they must visit the Samudra Beach. Secluded from the usual crowd, this beach is a hub for the local fishermen.

Vellayani Lake:-

The largest fresh water lake in Trivandrum, Vellayani Lake is a true delight for the visitors on a Kerala trip! Located within a close proximity to Kovalam; 7km, this water reservoir also serves as a host to Snake Boat Races in Kerala.