South India Temple Tours

Looking for shimmering silver sands, palm fringed beaches and boundless blue waters in south India? Visit the beaches in Kovalam (in the green state of Kerala) that give you an exquisite experience and sense of well-being. Beaches in Kovalam offers you the ideal combination of the sun, sand, sea, surf and seafood. The coconut canopies here are specially meant for the most exotic holidays. Kovalam, literally meaning 'the grove of coconut trees', is preferred so much because of sun bathing and swimming.

This scenic destination on the Malabar Coast also rejuvenates you with oil baths and Ayurvedic massages. Apart from Ayurvedic and Yoga centres, the place offers various theaters where you can enjoy the best of Kathakali (traditional Keralan dance form) and Kalaripayattu (martial art form). This romantic destination experiences heavy influx of tourists all through the year from various parts of India and the world.

Prime Attractions

Catamaran cruises
Exploring the nearby islands on the country rafts is the most popular and interesting activity in Kovalam. One can also avail the opportunity for deep-sea fishing under the guidance of the experts. People with their surfboards and boogie boards can be seen in plenty.

Beaches
The entire town of Kovalam is dotted alongside the beautiful coastline, therefore it is all about the beaches. The entire coastline is dotted with beach resorts. One can try out the best and the rarest of water sports here.

Vizhinjam Village
The village is famous for its Cave Temple with unfinished carvings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. People also love to visit the Marine Aquarium of the village that displays a wide variety of marine life like squirrel fish, moon wrasse, butterfly fish, lion fish and giant turtles. Even the images of Jesus Christ, Virgin Mary, Hindu Gods and Goddesses are depicted in the form of pearls in the aquarium.

Shopping
One can see a number of shopping places lined across the beach. This is an ideal place to pick up various artifacts in handicrafts and good quality spices. Apart from that, rosewood and teakwood statues are also popular at Kovalam.

Accommodation
The town is dotted with some of the best luxurious and exotic beach resorts. These are well equipped with the best of facilities. From exotic cuisine to rejuvenating Ayurveda – everything is perfect here for the comfort of the guests.

How To Get There

By Air: Trivandrum Airport (16 km) is the nearest airport from Kovalam, which has direct flights to all the major cities in India. It can be accessed by a taxi (fare- Rs. 300) or a city bus (fare- Rs. 10).

By Rail: Trivandrum Central Station is the nearest railhead, which is connected to all the important rail junctions in the country.

By Road: Kovalam has a good network of roads. State buses and Inter State buses have regular services.