Kovalam - The Beach of Paradise

Kovalam :
The grove of coconut trees, Kovalam has always been a picture perfect tropical beach with fringed green lining including traditional fishing spots. The pristine beauty of Kovalam was discovered by The Queen of Travancore, who decided to build a palace near the beach area. Also known as hippie hub, Kovalam adorns the beauty of Kerala by being the most inviting beach ever. Comprising of three crescent shaped beaches, Samudra, Hawah and Lighthouse, Kovalam not only attracts tourists with scenic beach beauty, but also because of Cruising, Ayurvedic therapies, Shopping, Snorkeling lending the exotic locale a different identity.

Climate :
Summer: 36 °C (Max) - 28 °C (Min)
Winter: 30 °C (Max) - 22 °C (Min)
Rainy Season : May to December, 1600 millimeters
Best time to visit : October to March

Main Attractions : Beaches of Kovalam, Vizhinjam Port.
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Location :
Geographic: Located on fringe of Kerala facing the Arabian sea is Kerala's most famous beach, Kovalam.
Famous for : Alluring Ayurveda Shalas, Water Sports and a peaceful hang out spot

How to Reach Kovalam :
By Air : Nearest air connectivity is through Trivandrum.
By Road : Trivandrum- one hour, Ernakulam- six hours, Kanyakumari- two hours.
By Railways : Nearest train connectivity is through Trivandrum.

Attractions :
Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharani of Travancore. The European Royal guests, who were invited to Travancore Kingdom, discovered its potentiality as a tourist destination in the 1930's. However, Kovalam garnered limelight in the early seventies with hippie group arrivals. This act started the transformation of a casual fishing village of Kerala into one of the most important tourist destinations in all India. The fantastic beaches of Kovalam can be enjoyed as part of Kovalam city tour.

Some of prime tourist places in Kovalam are -

Kovalam Beaches :
Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches - Samudra, Havah and Lighthouse separated by rocky outline. Shallow waters forming silver coastline over these beaches are ideal for swimming.
The beaches having steep palm covered cliffs have shops offering all kinds of products and services. The large beach named Light House 35 metre high light house towering over on Kurumkal hillock. Hawah Beach expresses dichotomy of cultures and reflects free hippie feel. It is the first Indian topless beach after a crowd of European women thronging here. Now also, the topless bathing continues in private coves owned by resorts.

Samudra, a hindi equivalent for sea or ocean is an ideal place to enjoy the beach retreat. The resort in its design, construction and ambience captures the real feel of being at a beach. Beach Tourists can surf on the tides, taste variety of seafood delicacies or simply let the calm of the ocean blue engulf you.

Vizhinjam :
Vizhinjam, a city of port is a future deepwater hub of Kerala. It is a gateway to the world of shipping equipped with unmatched advantages.

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