Kovalam

Lighthouse Beach

Presided over by a candy-striped lighthouse, this is the most coveted beach of Kovalam. Take romantic strolls on the beach, catch the waves on a surfboard, and eat delicious seafood in shacks dotting the beachside. Climb up the lighthouse for amazing sea & village views.

Hawa Beach

This gorgeous beach is a perfect place to spend a lazy day on the sands. Get on the beach early morning & in the evenings and watch the fishermen in action. Laze in the sun, sip some coconut water, and capture the wonderful landscape in your camera.

Sumudra Beach

A bit away from the crowds, this craggy beach is a loner’s paradise. Watch the sea change colors, catch the rays of sun shimmering on the sands & waters, and soak in the tranquility of Kovalam. Vellayani Lake

This gorgeous freshwater lake, around 7kms from Kovalam, is home to many legends & lore. Fringed with palm and dotted with pretty water lilies, the lake is a picture of beauty & tranquility. Vellayani Kayal, as it is locally called, comes alive during the Onam festival and is a popular venue for the famous boat snake races of Kerala.

Adventure in Kovalam

Adventure seekers love Kovalam as much as the lazy beach bums. You may go swimming in the bay, try your hand at kayaking, and snorkeling in the deep sea. However, Kovalam’s both beach & reef breakpoints are great for surfing and much liked by surfers across the world. Rent a surfboard and get ready to battle the waves.

Ayurveda in Kovalam

Kovalam’s many resorts & spa offer Ayurveda therapies, massages, and treatments. Promising a range of therapies, from detoxification programs & therapeutic massages to yoga & meditation, these resorts are great places for rejuvenation of both body & spirit.

Other Attractions of Kovalam

• Rock Cut Cave Temple- A small shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva
• Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium- Checkout the wealth of marine life
• Edakallu- A vantage point to catch spectacular sunsets.
• Halcyon Castle- A palace converted to a heritage hotel
• Vizhinjam Village- The Ayurveda hub of Kovalam

Fairs and Festivals in Kovalam

• Gramam Fair- Kovalam Village Fair
• The Elephant Festival of Kovalam
• Fandango Festival- The food festival of Kovalam
• Surf Music & Yoga Festival

Shopping in Kovalam

Check out the stalls dotting the beaches of Kovalam to pick pretty trinkets & souvenirs. Buy seashell jewelry & curios, teak and rosewood figurines, and such knick-knacks in Kovalam.   

Food in Kovalam

The vegetarian food here is pretty much the typical Kerala cuisine with hoppers, string hoppers, and idli-dosa-sambhar being the favorites. But seafood is just amazing. Fresh catch is laid out on the ice in the eateries. Just pick your fish, and they will cook it right before you- fresh & delicious!

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit this beach-haven would be winter months from October to February.

How to Reach

By Air- Trivandrum International Airport, 18kms from Kovalam, connects Kovalam to the leading Indian and some international cities. 

By Rail- Trivandrum Central Railway Station, around 14kms away, is the closest railhead connecting Kovalam to major Indian cities. 

By Road- A network of roads & highways connect Kovalam to most of the cities in the region.