Overview
Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse.
November to February: The winter season is by far the best time to visit Kovalam as the temperature is moderate and conducive for sightseeing, beach hopping, or honeymooning. The minimum temperature during this time of the year is 16 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature goes up to 34 degrees Celsius.
Quite popular for its calm and scenic beaches, the town of Kovalam, 16 Km away from Kerala’s capital Thiruvanthapuram has an array of other tourist attractions worth a visit.
Things to do
Kovalam Beach, Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Samudra Beach, Aazhimala Shiva Temple, Grove Beach, Rock Cut Cave Temple, Kunnumpara Sree Murugan Temple, Bodhi Dharma Wellness Centre, Siva Parvathy Temple, Avaduthura Devi temple, Panathura Subhramanya Swami Temple, Adimalathura Beach, Somatheeram Beach, Kattunada Sree Bhadrakali Temple.
Kovalam tour packages are ideal for travelers who want to relax and unwind completely, but cannot spare more than a few days. Explore the beautiful environs of Kovalam, and spend time making yourself familiar with the beaches, markets, local hangouts and more.
