Kovalam
South India's most spectacular beach. Here the boundless blue of the Arabian
Sea and the unwinding miles of fine white sanded beached are washed by the surf
which roars and hisses at the Coconut palms .A beautiful, curving, palm-fringed
beach of golden sands and safe bathing have made Kerala's major beach resort.
Kovalam is an internationally known holiday destination. This natural bay is
a safe sea-pool free from high waves and surges - ideal for swimming, surfing
and skiing. Sun Bathing, swimming , herbal body toning massages @ Kovalam
A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for Sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - Sun Bathing, swimming , herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes , Catamaran cruising etc. The tropical Sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. With high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, kovalam beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore. Over the past three decades, the place has been well developed, and now figures prominently on the world tourism map. Kovalam beach is warm and clean by the coconut trees and the white sandbed as the seabreeze gently plays with the waves.Swimming and bathing are very refreshing and exhilirating in the waves. One can walk into the sea about 100 metres without loosing ground. This cove is also the safest place for swimming. Most of the visitors like to have a sunbath and get a good suntan on beach . At many coastal places there are beautiful patches of coral reefs. The underwater views, which are visible during snorkeling, are really marvellous. Gradually, it has been transformed to a tourist spot of great interest. It is an ideal place for a sunbath during the winter. Tourists can also experience the typical Kerala massage from the parlors available a few kilometers away along the beaches.
The Kovalam is also famous for its Ayurveda and Yoga Resorts and treatments retaining the historical legacy of India in the field of traditional medicine. In some theatres you can see the artists performing the traditional Kerala art form - Kathakali, and ethnic martial art - Kalarippayattu. Thiruvananthapuram ( Trivandrum ), the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 km away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. But if you are on holiday it is better to stay in Kovalam and visit the city.
Thiruvananthapuram has interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery , the Padmanabhaswamy Temple , Puthenmalike Palace, Zoo, Planetarium, Veli Lagoon, Ponmudi hill station etc. SMSM Institute,a State owned handicrafts emporium, is the ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles.
