Kovalam Beach
Location of Kovalam Beach
Kovalam Beach lies stretched out on the Malabar Coast, along the shoreline of a small town called Kovalam. The beach is situated in the southern state of India, Kerala, some 13 kms south of the capital city, Trivandrum. Kovalam beach is spread out in strings and is located to the extreme south of the state and the sub continent.
Kovalam Beach Overview
Kovalam Beach is one of the most sought-after destination in the state of Kerala. Since its discovery the place has been counted as a popular hangout zone for the domestic and foreign tourists in India. The beaches that lies stretched out here are discontinuous and often in strings. These beached, shaped like crescent are main hotspots in the town. The town as well as the beach has derived its name from the Tamil word 'Kovalam' meaning coconut groves. Truly, the whole area has resplendent coconut vegetation and the ones lining up the beach are quite remarkable. The beach land also sees numerous food joints and ayurveda centres that have been growing in number over years.
The physiography has led to the division of the beach into three main regions, the northern most beach, the middle beach ad the southern most or lighthouse beach. The southern most beach is indeed the most beautiful amongst the three.
Kovalam Beach Attractions
The three crescent shaped beaches at Kovalam are the best attraction in themselves. The beaches provide for spectacular view of the seeming eternal sea and sunsets. The beach strip is marked at many places with hard rocks, promontory jutting out into the sea. The surf is quite and clear and the beach land supports numerous eateries and ayurveda centres. The lighthouse at the southern most beach is charming. The flashing of the lights at regular intervals at night is a fascinating scene. Some popular activities here include sun bathing, beach sports, swimming or an enticing beach walk. The sunset views are romantic and filled with a unique essence. There are quite many attractions in the region around but the best to offer is the beach strip itself.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit the place is from the month of October to March. The beach enjoys a very pleasant weather during this period. For ayurvedic treatment it is recommended to visit the place during monsoon season that is from June to September.
Where to Stay
There are a lot of luxury and budget accommodations available at Kovalam. The luxury resorts near the beach include Le Meridien, Raja Hotel, Hotel Samudra Kadaloram Beach Resort. The budget hotels established here include Hotel Neptune, Hotel Sea Weed, Royal Retreat Cottages, Hotel Blue Sea and Castle Rock.
How to Reach
The nearest airport to Kovalam is the one at Trivandrum. The airport is about 16 kms from the Kovalam town. From town one can easily reach the beach. The nearest railway head is also located in the capital city, Trivandrum. The railway station is approximately 13 kms from Kovalam. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation provide bus services to the region. By roads the place is connected to Thrissur, Alleppey, Ernakulam, Kollam and Trivandrum.
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