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One think of sun , sea and sand the image flashed in
the mind is that of Goa and the worlds rising in the ears go Goa. Well we are not
talking about Goa but of Kovalam .A
fine beach resort which offers some of the best sea bathing in the country. A multi-tiered hotel melts into the surrounding cliffs and pretty cottages
are scattered around the palm groves.
Just 16 kms out of Thiruvananthapuram, is an
idyllic spot with sheltered coves and a brilliantly blue sea.The
capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, with its pagoda- shaped buildings with red
tiled roofs and narrow winding lanes, still retains traces of old Kerala. It is also your gateway to the internationally renowned beach resort
Kovalam
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This beach resort is a favourite haunt of tourists since
the 1930.Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches.
The southenmost,
known as the
Lighthouse
Beach, is the most popular of the three.
Visiitors can indulge in a spot of Yoga on the beach or have a traditional
Kerala oil massage with Ayurvedic herbal oil at the health centres that may have tongue – twisting names, but
have also close – to guaranteed remedies for many ailments. |
A synchronizes
massage uses traditional herbal oils as masseurs knead the body. The effect of
this is obvious as the body relieves itself of excess fluids. An unusual feeling
of wellness is experienced with Sirodhara, as medicated oil is poured in an even
stream onto the forehead, said to pacify and revitalize the mind and body.
Kathakali performances in the
evenings round off perfect days at Kovalam. The
Shanmugham Beach here is adjacent to the airport.
Fun things to do in and around Kovalam!
- Ride
the waves! Surfboards and boogie boards are available for hire on the beach.
- Take in
a Kathakali performance – the traditional folk dance of Kerala.
- Have a
rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage.
- Sample
traditional Kerala fare at the beach cafes.
- Explore
the beaches around Kovalam: Vizhinjam (1 kms), Samudra Beach (4 kms),
Pozhikkara Beach (5 kms).
The best time to visit ; Kovalam can be visited through out the year ,
avoid raany season betwee may to November . The best time to visit oct
to March
How To Get
There
| By Air |
The nearest airport is
Thiruvananthapuram
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| By Rail |
Thiruvananthapuram is just
16 km from from kovalam |
| Road |
Well linked by road,frequent buses,
are available form
Kochi
and Kollam.
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Kerala
