Kovalem, which means groves of coconut trees, is a small village in the peaceful and quite village of Kovalem in the southern state of Kerala. Placed along the Malabar Coastal region, the Kovalem beach is today one of the favourite beaches in India for the tourists. Truly, the tall palm trees seen all along the shores of the beach gives it a look of enthraling beauty. The blue drop that sprinkle on the sandy beach after hitting the rocks along with the palm fringed bays, promises a relaxed vacation to the tourist travelling to the peaceful serenity.


A traveller’s paradise in the state of God’s own country Kerela, the crescent shaped beaches of Kovalem are differentiated in three parts. The southern most part consists of the Light house beach where visitors can have a glance at the spectacular Vizhinzam mosque. The middle one is the Hawah, that acts as the base for the local fisherman for earning a livelihood out of fishing. The northernmost beach Samudra is the least frequented and is a place to see the wooden fishing vessels.

Beach Activity
The coastal village enclosed by coconut trees and rocky headlands is a natural bay for relaxation with the cold waves blowing past giving a touch of heavenly sensation by the sea side. Aquatics, swimming and sunbathing are common activities in the beach. Elderly peoples can be seen strolling bare footed on the sandy shores and the youngsters playing with their surf. On the banks are also placed variety of sea food stalls and beach restaurants which offer a varied taste of local cuisines to the travellers. The village fishermen takes out the adventurous visitors for a early morning cruising around the beach in small fishing boats.


Major Attractions Nearby
» Napier Museum
The Napier Museum considered a great architectural creation, represents the best combination of the traditional Kerela style architecture with the Mughal and the Chinese Influence. Designed in the 19th century by an English architect by the name of Chisholm, it today houses a rare collection of archaeological and historical artefacts.

» Sree Chitra Art Gallery
The 100 years old art gallery established in 1935 contains the world famous paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, the pioneering Indian patron of art in oil painting, who was born and brought up at Kilimanoor Palace in Kerala. The Artistic grandeur of Bengal school of Arts can also be seen here picturised in full detail.

» Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple houses the image of the deity reclining on the Anantha serpent. The interiors of the temple consists of a tower created of seven stories with high rising pillars and intricately decorated with mural paintings. Only peoples from the Hindu religion are permitted inside the temple premises. The temple is situated to the eastern side of the old fort ruins.
» Ponmudi Hill Station
Situated 61 km from Triruvananthapuram in Kerela, the Ponmudi hill station abounds with the ever green tea bushes and foliages that enthrals the visitors as they loiter carelessly in the hill station.. The crystal water ponds inter spread with the spice trees and the thatched cottages offers a soothing experience to the weary travellers. The meandering silver mountains, the wild herbs are ravishing and eye catching to the eyes.


Accommodations
» The Ashok Beach Resort
Address : Kovalam. Tiruvananthapuram.
Access : 19 Kms from Airport and 15 Kms from the Railway station.

» Le Meridian Kovalam Beach Resort & SPA
Address : Kovalam, Trivandrum-695527, Kerala.
Access : 15 km from Trivandrum Intl Airport.


Accessibility
» By Air
The nearest airport is Trivandrum Airport which lies 16 km away from Kovalam.. There are direct flights available to metros like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Banglore.

» By Rail
The Central Railway Station of Trivandrum is the nearest railway station. From here trains are available to all important destinations of India.

» By Road
There are regular bus services from Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalem. Buses also connects the place from Ernakulam, Kanyakumari and Periyar.