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A picture perfect tropical beach
lying 16 km to the south of Trivandrum city, Kovalam in Kerala, is one of the
most popular beach resorts in India. The crescent shaped Kovalam Beach is
admired worldwide for its scenic beauty and serenity. The azure waters of the
Arabian Sea and an endless stretch of silvery sands washed away by the surf at
the feet of tall palm trees and rocky promontories truly make Kovalam the
"Paradise of South India".
By Air
The nearest airport to Kovalam beach
is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) International Airport. Located about 16 km
from Kovalam beach, this airport is most convenient to reach Kovalam, by air.
Many International Airlines operate regular flights to and from Trivandrum.
Indian Air Lines, Air India, Air
Lanka, East West Airlines and Gulf Air operate regular flights to and from
Trivandrum to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Bangalore, Cochin, and Kozhikode.
International flights to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Gulf countries and Singapore can
also be availed from here.
By Rail
The nearest railhead from Kovalam
beach is the Trivandrum Central Railway Station. This station links Kovalam to
several major parts of India. .
By Road
A good network of roads connect
Kovalam with several tourist destinations within Kerala, and India. State buses
and Inter State buses can also be availed to reach Kovalam.
Luxury buses, tourist taxis and
auto-rickshaws can be hired for getting around in Kovalam.
Indianholiday.com guides you on How
to Reach Kovalam, Kerala. To avail of this facility or for more information on
holidaying in Kerala and India, please, enter your queries in given form.
Best buying Kovalam
Your
Trivandrum trip will remain incomplete if you don't go shopping in Trivandrum.
There are many things and souvenirs to buy in Trivandrum shopping places.
Trivandrum, being the capital city of Kerala, is the hub of shopping. The rich
traditional and cultural heritage only makes it better. You wouldn't be left
wondering as to what to buy in Thiruvananthapuram.
The local craftsmen of Kerala are ace sculptors and one can find some very
beautiful sculptures and idols in local markets that are carefully packed if
you are planning to go long distance. Trivandrum is well known for its coir
products and you can buy small rugs, doormats, etc. that come in a variety of
colors and sizes. One can find small souvenirs in brass and metal that has
beautiful engravings and carvings. A unique craft item here is items made out
of coconut shells, which are quite popular among tourists. But the most popular
item that sells like hot cakes are the miniature Kathakali masks that are
available in bright colors and different shapes.
Trivandrum is full of shopping places and tourists throng these places to buy
souvenirs and other local handicrafts. The most popular places where you can
indulge in a shopping spree are at M. G. Road, Chalai, Attukal Shopping
Complex, Power House Road, Narmada Shopping Complex and Kedaram. Most of the
handicrafts emporiums are located along the M.G. Road.
Near Airport
The nearest airport to Kovalam beach
is Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) International Airport. Located about 16 km
from Kovalam beach, this airport is most convenient to reach Kovalam, by air.
Many International Airlines operate regular flights to and from Trivandrum.
Indian Air Lines, Air India, Air
Lanka, East West Airlines and Gulf Air operate regular flights to and from
Trivandrum to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Bangalore, Cochin, and Kozhikode.
International flights to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Gulf countries and Singapore can
also be availed from here.
Kovalam in
Kerala is famous for its golden beaches and palm fringed shores. One of the
best beaches in the world Kovalam is the idyllic retreat which is the Paradise
of the East. Indian Holiday offers you the details of tourist attractions in
Kovalam.
Stretches of
golden sands and blue waves kissing the palm fringed shores allure the tourists
to this beach in Kerala. Kovalam is famous for its scenic beauty and range of
water sports which attracts the adventure freaks.
Near Railway station
Thiruvananthapuram
and its famous beaches are one of the top tourist destination of Tourists in
Inida. It is the capital city of Kerala, the "God's own Country".
Thiruvananthapuram is well connected by air, rail and road. There are air links
to almost all the countries in the Gulf, besides being well connected to the
rest of India. South East Asia is connected through a daily air-link to
Singapore.
Thiruvananthapuram is a Railway Division office and an important Railway
Station. There are daily trains to Delhi, Bombay, Chennai, and Bangalore and
local train services to all points in Kerala.
Kovalam
Kovalam is 12kms to the south of Thiruvananthapuram and is one of the finest
beaches in India. It has been developed into an integrated seaside resort. The
beach complex has many hotels, cottages, yoga centres etc.
Vizhinjam About 2kms south of Kovalam, it is believed to be an ancient port.
The Dutch and Portugese had commercial establishments here. It is being
developed as a modern fishing harbour.
Ponmudi A pleasant resort at an elevation of 912m above sea level. It is 61 kms
from Thiruvananthapuram and connected by road. There are many tree and rubber
estates around the hills.
Veli lagoon The boat club attracts tourists by providing facilities for pedal
boating , row boating , swimming on the placid waters of the veli lake.
The Kanakakunnu Palace This palace in the heart of Trivandrum city is one of
the most beautiful buildings. The palace and its sprawling grounds are today
the venue for many cultural meets. The Museum The museum building is an
architectural splendour. The napier museum, the natural history museum, the
reptile house and the Shri Chitra Art Gallery are in the same complex amidst a
well laid out garden and park.
The Science and Technology museum, the Government Secretariat, the Kowdiar
palace, the Senate house, are some of the other tourist attractions in the
city.
Places easily accessible from Trivandrum
Kanyakumari Kanyakumari, the land's end of India is only 87kms from Trivandrum.
Also known as Cape Comorin, this beautiful spot is in the neighbouring
Tamilnadu state.
Varkala is a pilgrim centre for the devotees of Sree Narayana Guru, one of the
patron saints of Kerala, whose motto was "One God, One Religion, One
Caste". It is only 51kms from Trivandrum by road and also boasts of one of
the best beaches in the State.
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