Kovalam Sightseeing
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 harbour. Kovalam – breathtakingly beautiful – a haven of peace and tranquillity – the idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country. Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Three curve shaped beaches, alienated by stony outcroppings, from the major attraction of this coastal resort. 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 so many. Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, and catamaran cruising are some of them. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, and convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres.
Sightseeing & Activities
Activities :
- Adventure Sports: Thrilling water sports and beach adventures is one of the major fun things to do in Kovalam. Swimming, surfing, parasailing, jet-skiing, and paragliding are some of them.
- Catamaran Ride: You will get a ride on a traditional wooden catamaran boat and is rowed with bamboo paddles. Boating at Vellayani Lake can enjoy the stunning and spectacular beauty of the fishing villages.
- Ayurveda: Therapeutic and Wellness Ayurveda is a symbol of Kerala’s gift. Pampering your body with signature Ayurvedic healing and wellness therapies like Kizhi, Seerodhara, Thalapothical, Vasthi, Kativasti, Lepam, and Thalam is one of the top things to do in Kovalam
Nearby Attractions
- Aruvikkara Dam: Located near the banks of Karamana River and presents itself as a leisure place for a picnic.
- Vellayani Lake: Bounded by thick vegetation of flora and friendly fauna, located at a distance of 9 km from Thiruvananthapuram is the freshwater lake called Vellayani Lake. The lake also has an interesting story to tell. It narrates the story of a thirsty beggar who saw a meditating saint and approached him for water. The saint wanted to help this thirsty beggar but had only a few drops of water left in his vessel. The saint then collected the little water in his palms and threw it while reciting a prayer. The spot where water droplets were thrown by the saint converted into a large beautiful lake as it is now visited. The Lake also hosts snake boat racing competitions during Onam which is the best time.
- Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple: The beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is more than a century old and is the must-visit place to visit in Kovalam for all spiritual tourists. The architecture of the temple is eye-catching and represents the Dravidian and Kerala culture.
- Neyyar Dam: One of the best places to visit in Kovalam, this dam cum lake is a charming embodiment of alluring Kerala and pristine waters.