KOVALAM BEACH
Significance: The Most Popular Beach in Kerala
Other Activities: Yoga and Other Health Related Activities
Nearby Travel Attraction: Vizhinjam Mosque
On
the Malabar coast along the Kerala shore line is a small village, called
Kovalam. This sleepy town suddenly came on the tourist map when its
fabulous beaches were discovered.
Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in India.
Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along
the beaches gives it a ravishing look.
The palm-fringed bays in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay.
The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands
washed away by the surf at the feet of the stalwart palms and the rocky
promontories, makes this beach paradise. This marvellous beach is a
tourist's dream come true.
A sheltered natural bay with cool soothing palms and gentle waves. Where
when you are tired of aquatics, swimming or sunbathing, you can explore
the handicrafts, jewellery and cloth shops spread along the waterfront.
Not to speak of the delightful sea-food fare including lobsters available
at the beachside restaurants.
The crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The
southern most beach, and the most popular, is the Lighthouse Beach.
Further south on the beach one can have a spectacular view of the
Vizhinzam mosque. Photography is prohibited here.
The
middle beach is called Hawah. Each morning this beach acts as a base for
the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least affected
of all by the changing times.It is dotted with few rudimentary wooden
fishing vessels.
In the evening the quiet atmosphere of the place is enlivened by
Kathakali performances, the
classical dance-drama of Kerala. This mellow Kerala coastal village was
once a picturesque settlement built next to two palm-fringed coves
enclosed by rocky headlands, but development has been almost unplanned.
There's a plethora of places to stay, ranging from cheap concrete boxes
to up-market resorts, and a large number of under-equipped restaurants
catering to standard Asian travellers' menus. The ITDC-run Ashoka and the
Kerala tourism department's 'Samudra' at the Kovalam beach provide
five-star accommodation.
There are other hotels as well to suit every pocket. Kovalam is
developing not only as a beach resort but is fast developing as a Yoga and
health center. One can have
Ayurvedic massages
and oil baths or learn the intricacies and dynamics of Yoga and meditation
taught by experts.
Kovalam can be reached by direct and regular bus services from
Thiruvananthapuram. Buses also
link the place from Ernakulam,
Kanyakumari and Periyar
wildlife sanctuary. Thiruvananthapuram
Airport and Railway head serves the requirements of Kovalam.
HOW TO REACH KOVALAM
Kovalam can be reached by direct and regular bus services
from Thiruvananthapuram. Buses
also link the place from Ernakulam,
Kanyakumari and Periyar
wildlife sanctuary. Thiruvananthapuram
Airport and Railway head serves the requirements of Kovalam.
Air: Trivandrum is an important entry point into India with
connecting flights to Maldives, Sri Lanka and many countries to the West
of Arabian Sea and many other important ports.
Rail: Trivandrum is an important railway terminus on the
south-western coast with train services from all parts of the country.
With in the region too Trivandrum is connected with express train services
to all major centres.
Road: At the junction of four National Highways Nos.7, 17, 45 and
47 Trivandrum is covered by very good network of roads that links the city
to all parts of the southern India.
PLACES TO STAY AT KOVALAM
There's a plethora of places to stay, ranging from cheap concrete boxes to up-market resorts, and a large number of under-equipped restaurants catering to standard Asian travellers' menus. The ITDC-run Ashoka and the Kerala tourism department's 'Samudra' at the Kovalam beach provide five-star accommodation. There are other hotels as well to suit every pocket.
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