Located on the Malabar Coast line of Kerala, Kovalam is a small village that has gained its notoriety as a most popular beach hangout in India.
Kovalam beach, a guarded bay is situated at a distance of 16 km from Trivandrum. A glittering silvery sand contour into an arc, edging on one side with cerulean waters and on the other side by a magnificent rows of green palm groves. It is one of the best coastal splendors in India with its natural picturesque location. It offers a safe sea bath with plethora of other water adventure activities.
The Three Beaches of Kovalam
The beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern most beach, is the most popular beach - a Lighthouse Beach. The middle beach is called Hawah, the favorite location for the local fisherman. Samudra the northern most beach, is flourished with few primary wooden fishing boats.
Water sports facilities at Kovalam offered by various beach resorts and sports clubs include - Sailing, Para Sailing Windsurfing, and Water Skiing. Kovalam beach destination of India is exclusively unique in its own way facilitating different dive conditions and a vast marine life.
Water Sports At Kovalam Beach
Kovalam is a natural bay ideal for kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing. One can swim in the shallow blue water and have a sun-bath in the exotic tropical sun lying on the vast silvery fling sands. The coastal area is also rowed with exquisite tatters of coral reefs and also zenith the waves breaking on the shore on logs of fastened woods on catamarans.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling in the shallow waters of Kovalam is a family activity often loved by the kids and adults. Take a dip and explore the mysteries of the marine life or spend your beach holiday making sandcastle and get entrapping in this lustrous charm.
Shallow water presentations and guided snorkel tours are the most attractive offers provided by the beach resorts.
Backwater Cruiser
From Kovalam, you can take a backwater cruise to the ravishing backwoods of Kerala, riding country boats and luxuriating in its picturesque splendor of greenery. The facilities of houseboats, country boats and catamarans are even offered by some hotels for the tourists at reasonable rates.
Recreational Activities
The serene location of the Kovalam beach is galvanized by Kathakali dance - the classical dance-drama of Kerala performed by talented artists. Besides being a beach resort, facilitating adventure water sports Kovalam, is also popular for Yoga and health center. One can take Ayurvedic massages and oil baths or master the procedures of doing Yoga and meditation taught by experts.
Reaching Kovalam
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 10 km is the nearest airport, one can easily hire a taxi or a bus to reach Kovalam.
Thiruvananthapuram central, about 16 km is the nearest railway station.
Kovalam can also be accessed by direct and regular bus services from Thiruvananthapuram. Buses also link the place from Ernakulam, Kanyakumari and Periyar wildlife sanctuary. |
