Tourism In Kovalam
The city is one of the
internationally renowned beach resorts. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists
since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The
southernmost is popularly known as the Lighthouse Beach. Kovalam offers
accommodation options to suit all budgets.It is an enchanting strip of golden
sands laced with the rich greenery of coconut palms. Kovalam is a former fishing
village, it is just 16kms away from Trivandrum, Kerala's capital city. Kovalam
is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. It is a dreamy place for
tourists all over the world. Today Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise of
the South".
It is warm and clean by the coconut trees and the white sand
bed as the sea breeze gently plays with the waves. Swimming and bathing are very
refreshing and exhilarating in the waves. This cove is the safest place for
swimming.Its scenic beauty and serenity is supplemented by the availability of
excellent accommodation. There are a lot of restaurants, which provide western
style, food, as well as Indian, which is delicious. Kovalam was brought to the
public eye by the maharaja of Travancore
Kovalam Tour Guide
Kovalam was a beautiful place
lying in obscurity for a long period of time along the picturesque coast of
Kerala. Then in 1930's, this little village broke the shackles out of its
lethargic slumber. The beauty of the fabulous silver sands and palm-fringed
shores of Kovalam emerged from darkness. From then onwards, there is no looking
back. Earlier Kovalam was an anglers' paradise, but it gradually developed into
a tourist spot in great demand. From sunbath to swimming, Ayurvedic rejuvenation
to yoga and meditation, herbal body toning massages to special cultural
programmes and catamaran cruising, holidays in Kovalam are really the memorable
ones. The Kovalam lighthouse beach is the most popular one where most visitors
spend their leisure time.
Shopping-Exquisite
handicrafts, souvenirs, trinkets jewellery and cloth shops spread along the
waterfront, so just go out for shopping. Enjoy delicious and delightful seafood
including lobsters at the beach-side restaurants of Kovalam.The beach is
surrounded with low cost lodging houses and restaurants which offer adequate
facilities at affordable prices which are ideal for a long stay. The light house
on the promontory at the southern end of the beach offers a spectacular view
across to the Vizhinjam mosque. Photography is prohibited here.Swimming on the
beaches is not always safe as the undertow can be very strong; therefore it is
essential to follow the warnings of the safety flags. However, days can be spent
here just lying on the sands or retreating under the awnings of the beach cafes.
There are numerous craft and carpet shops (usually of Tibetan, Kashmiri and
Rajasthani origin), clothing stores and general stores, yoga schools, travel
agents and massage parlours lining the beach.
Yoga and health care -At present Kovalam is
developed not only as a beach resort, but also as a Yoga and health center. One
can have Ayurvedic massages and oil baths or learn in detail the methods of
doing Yoga and meditation taught by experts.
Water Sports -Kovalam is a natural bay
offering exciting opportunities for adventure loving people, they can try their
hands on kayaking, swimming, catamaran ride, parasailing, surfing and skiing.
Swim in the shallow blue water and enjoy a sunbath in the exotic tropical sun to
get a good suntan.
How to reach
Air -Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, is about 10 kms away from
Kovalam.
Rail-Thiruvananthapuram central, is about 16 kms away from Kovalam.
Road-Kovalam can be reached by direct and regular bus services from
Thiruvananthapuram and other major cities of Kerala
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Day 02 Kovalam-Trivandrum-Kovalam
:AM: 0900 Hrs After breakfast we take you for a Visit of Trivandrum: The Napier
Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple. Afternoon relax on the
famous Kovalam Beach, Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam
END OF TOUR
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