Kovalam-Paradise of the South

Kovalam India’s most spectacular beach. Here the boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and the unwinding miles of fine white sanded beaches are washed by the surf which roars and hisses at the Coconut Palms.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. 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 - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural program, Catamaran cruising etc.

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".

Places to see in and around Kovalam

The beautiful beach resort of Kovalam has several places to see in and around it. Just a km away from the Kovalam beach is the fishing village of Vizhinjam. In the artificial harbor of Vizhinjam you can see a mosque in the north and a Catholic church in the south. The cave temple with rock cut sculptures is another place worth seeing in Vizhinjam. In case the Kovalam makes you look for more tranquil places then the Pulinkudi & Chowara beaches are around. At a distance of eight km they make excellent alternatives to Kovalam. To see a dam site and feed the fish you move to Aruvikkara, sixteen km from Kovallam. Thiruvallam is another place in the backwater stretch of Kerala that lies around Kovalam. You can see the beautiful backwaters and enjoy the canoe rides in Thiruvallam. The capital city of Thiruvananthapuram also lies around Kovalam.