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Kovalam Beach - The Paradise of Kerala

(Telephone access code:+91 471)
 This international beach, 12 km south of Trivandrum city, is one of the finest beaches in India. A high rocky promontory jutting into the sea has created a beautiful bay of calm waters for sea bathing. The India Tourism Development Corporation had developed Kovalam as an integrated seaside resort which includes a string of cottages, the Halcyon castle, a shopping area, swimming pools, yoga centre, facilities for medicinal oil bath and massage and the Rajiv Gandhi Convention Centre with 1000 delegate capacity. The resort has 198 rooms with the four presidential suits in the Halcyon Castle, the Summer Retreat of the erstwhile Maharaja. The property has now been taken over by a private group, The Leela Group. Besides, there are numerous hotels managed by private agencies.
Ranked #54 of 345 attractions in Kerala  

State: Kerala -	District: Trivandrum
Nearest City: Trivandrum (14 Kms)	Geographical Position: 8.385277, 76.977777 (Lat, Long)
Best Time to Visit: September to March	Peak Season: September to March

Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Three curve shaped beaches, alienated by stony outcroppings, from the major attraction of this coastal resort.
Backed by precipitously mounting headlands and covered by fertile coconut palms, the beaches, especially the southern most part of lighthouse beach.It is also lined with a host of shops and shacks offering all kinds of services; creating an unmistakable resort atmosphere. Curio shops, hawkers of Kashmiri and Tibetan products, moneychangers and beachwear shops, between the surplus of restaurants and hotels, do brisk business during peak tourist season.
The sea port of Vizhinjam is about 3 km away and famous for its special varieties of fish, old Hindu temples, big churches and a mosque. The Proposed International Trans shipment Terminal at Vizhinjam is also close to Kovalam.
Kovalam was among the most famous traveler spots in India during the hippy epoch. It still has a high rank among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel. Kovalam is finding a new implication in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, and healing and renaissance resorts which supply a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists.

About  Kovalam

Altitude		Sea level
Latitude		8' 05'
Longitude		77' 15"
Rainfall		170 cm
Season		Throughout Tropical (Best September to May)
Languages		Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil
Temperature	Summer		20.6c(mean min)
	Winter		18.0c(mean min)

Kovalam beach is well known not only for its beauty, but also for the entertainment programs and sports conducted on the beach. One of the popular entertainments in Kovalam Beach is to enjoy beach bonfire with your friends or relatives. The beach fire rings and bonfires are usually enjoyed and promoted by local and foreign tourists.

You can smell the woods burning and hear the shouts of joy from different parts of the Kovalam beach in the evening. All have rings offered for free use on a first come first serve basis. The camp-like tradition lives on from generation to generation in this time honored celebration that brings families, friends and business associates together in a circle, huddled around the warm glowing flames to fend off the chilled night air of the Arabian Sea. The atmosphere and temperature in Kovalam is very good with soft winds creating a chill, especially in the evenings.

The busiest season at the beach usually runs from late May through early September. Free fire pits are greatly desired during this time, especially on weekends. It is not unusual for people to stake claim to a pit in the early afternoon, even when planning to use it later in the day

Kovalam beach is well known for its beautiful sunset. Each and every day there will be something new to tell about the sunset in Kovalam due to its beauty. The variation of colors such as red, orange and yellow in the sun and sky draw new master piece art works in the sky on every new sunset. Kovalam beach with its amazing sunset beauty attracted photographers all around the world to capture the beauty of sun and sky.

By the sunset, Kovalam beach will be active with songs, dances and celebrations of different tourists. Apart from tourists, there were many local inhabitants who often visit the beach to spend their evenings with family and friends. It is also interesting to watch the fishers fishing in the sea by sunset through ancient traditional ways.

Since 1930 Kovalam was a prominent international tourist beach. Kovalam Beach is located at a distance of six kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. It is also known as the ‘Paradise of South India’. Kovalam beach spread widely over four kilometers and its glory spread all over the world. Kovalam beach is the world famous beach of India.

Kovalam and Kovalam beach has been a favourite tourist destination for many years. Kovalam beach is divided into three main parts places known as the southern most or the light house, the Hawah and the northern most. The most popular part of the beach is the Lighthouse Beach where an ancient lighthouse is situated and it belongs to the British era. You can have a spectacular view of the Vizhinzam mosque from here even though photography is prohibited without permission. Hawah is situated in the middle part of the beach. It is also a base for the local fishermen. The northern most part Samudra beach is a freaky beach relatively and dotted with elementary wooden fishing vessels.

Eve's beach of Kovalam is a semi-circular beach and renowned for its peaceful environment. Kovalam was spotted on the map and the tourist map, when its beautiful and secluded beaches were discovered. Kovalam beach is ideal for sunbathing,

swimming, herbal body massages, fire rings, bonfire and cultural events. A large variety of continental seafood dishes are available on the beach side restaurants and hotels. Visiting the handicrafts, jewellery and cloth shops near the waterfront will also be a great enjoyment and you have the opportunity to buy things, if you like. There are facilities for backwater cruise to the beautiful countryside enjoying its lush greenery. The best time to visit Kovalam beach is from September to March.

Nearest Railwaystaion : The nearest rail head to Kovalam is Trivandrum Central (Thampanoor) railway station. It is about 15 km away from Kovalam. Trivandrum is well linked with all cities in India through rail. Taxi fare from Thampanoor to Kovalam is about Rs 300.

Nearest Airport : Nearest airport is Trivandrum International airport which is about 11 km away from Kovalam. Taxi fare from Airport to Kovalam is about Rs 300. Trivandrum International airport is connected to all major airports in India and it is connected to many cities abroad including Colombo, Singapore and many gulf cities.

Road: Kovalam is off the NH 47 Bypass, just 13 km from the national highway that links Salem to Kanyakumari via Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.Bus: Kovalam’s KSRTC Bus Stand is near Vizhinjam-Poovar Road. It has services once in every 15 minutes to Thiruvananthapuram. Ph: 0471-2480365, 2481365

Travel Agents

• Elite Tours & Travels Ph: 2481905, 2481405, Email: elitetours@vsnl.com
• Great Indian Travel Service, Lighthouse Road Ph: 2481110
• Green Land Travel Services Telefax: 2485143
• Keralaconnections.com Ph: 2484839 Fax: 2484839 Email: info@keralaconnections.com
• Shivas Tours & Travels, Eve's Beach Ph: 2483091, 98472 71489 Email: sajikovalam@yahoo.co.in
• Trans Orient Holidays Ph: 2480726 Fax: 2487343 Email: transorientkerala@gmail.com
• Visit India Information & Travel Bureau, Lighthouse Road Ph: 2481069 Fax: 2481069, Email: visitindia@eth.net
• Voyager Travels Ph: 2485217
• Western Travels, Ph: 2481334
• Magic India Holidays Ph: 2462113 Email: info@magicindiaholidays.com www.magicindiaholidays.com

Art gallery:

• Gallery Contra Image, Kovalam Junction Ph: 2480868
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Restaurants:

• Santana Ph: 2483298
• Hotel Sea Flower Home Ph: 2480554
• The German Bakery Ph: 2480179
• Sea Shore Ph: 2481511
• Dwaraka Ph: 2480411
• Sea View Ph: 2481599
• Fusion Ph: 2484153
• Beatles Ph: 2483156
• Spice Garden Ph: 2480321

Money exchange:

• Elite Tours & Travels Ph: 2481405
• Great Indian Travel Service Ph: 2334512
• Phroze Framroze & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Near Kovalam Bus Station Ph: 2487450
• Visit India Information and Travel Bureau Telefax: 2481069
• Western Travels Ph: 2481334

Two wheeler hire:

• Voyager Travels, Eve's Beach Road Ph: 2481993 Email: voyagerbikehire@yahoo.co.in

Cultural centres:

• Kalakeli Kathakali Troup (All cultural programmes), Kovalam Ph: 2481818, 9447182468
• Smrithi, The Fusion of Dance and Music, Rajeev Gandhi Centre, Venganoor Ph: 2482949

Hospitals:

• Upasana Hospital, Kovalam Ph: 2480632 B N V Hospital, Thiruvallam Ph: 2381508

Multi-gym club:

• Bodyline, Kovalam Junction Ph: 2480587

Telecom centre:

• BSNL, Kovalam Junction Ph: 2451860
• BSNL, Vizhinjam Ph: 2481700

Banks:

• Canara Bank, Kovalam Junction (ATM) Ph: 2481950
• ICICI Bank, Kovalam Junction (ATM)
• Central Bank, Kovalam Jn. Ph: 2480258
• Andhra Bank, Azhakulam Ph: 480217
• State Bank of Travancore, Vizhinjam Ph: 2480294
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Post offices:

• Beach Post Office Ph: 2483340
• Post Office, Kovalam Jn. Ph: 2481330
• Post Office, Vizhinjam Ph: 3299248
• Speed Post, Trivandrum Ph: 3293434
• General Post Office, Trivandrum Ph: 2473071
• Post Master General's Office, Trivandrum Ph: 2308060
• Post Office, Thiruvallam Ph: 2382806
• Post Office, Poovar Ph: 2210030

Places For Stay

Name	tarif	Phone	Fax	E-mail & Web
The Leela	8500-55000	2480101	2481522	reservations.kovalam@theleela.com www.theleela.com
Taj Green Cove Resort	8000-23600	2487733	2487744	greencove.kovalam@tajhotels.com www.tajhotels.com
Surya Samudra	6240-17940	2267333	2267124	reservations@suryasamudra.com www.suryasamudra.com
Karikkathi Beach House	5600-16800	2400956		karikkathi@yahoo.co.in www.karikkathibeachhouse.com
Poovar Island Resort	4000-16000	2212068	2212092	reservations@poovarislandresort.com www.poovarislandresort.com
Hotel Samudra	3800-11500	2480089	2480242	samudra@md3.vsnl.net.in www.ktdc.com
Nikki’s Nest	3705-7800	2267822	2267182	nest@sancharnet.in
Ashatheeram Beach Resort	3190-3520	2267566	2267313	ashatheeram@sancharnet.in
Isola Di Cocco	3000-10000	2210008	2210500	isoladicocco@vsnl.net www.isoladicocco.com
Estuary Island	3000-9500	2214355	2210019	sales@estuaryisland.com www.estuaryisland.com
Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort	2860-4125	2382086	2382066	beachandlake@hotmail.com www.beachandlakeresort.com
Lagoona Davina	2500-6500	2380049	2382651	lagoonadavina@hotmail.com www.lagoonadavina.com
Uday Samudra	2530-7150	2483111	2481578	info@uds.in www.udaysamudra.com
Kadaloram Beach Resort	2500-6000	2481116	2481115	kadaloram@vsnl.com www.kadaloram.com
Hotel Abad Palmshore	2500-5510	2481481	2480495	abad@vsnl.com www.abadhotels.com
The Travancore Heritage	2450-11900	2267828	2267201	travancoreheritage@vsnl.net www.thetravancoreheritage.com
Thapovan Heritage Home	2365-4125	2482430	2480453	info@thapovan.com www.thapovan.com
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort	2200-11275	2266501	2266505	info@somatheeram.org www.somatheeram.org
Coconut Bay	2200-7865	2480566	2343349	cocobay@vsnl.com www.coconutbay.com
Hotel Sea Face	2000-7000	2481835	2481320	info@seaface.com www.seaface.com
Hotel Sea Rock	2000-3500	2480422	2480422	searockhotel@yahoo.com
Dr. Franklin’s Panchakarma Institute	1925	2480870	2267670	franklin@dr-franklin.com www.dr-franklin.com
Jeevan Ayurvedic Beach Resort	1800-4000	2480662		jeevanresort@eth.net www.jeevanresort.com
Jasmine Palace	1800-3500	2481475	2481475	jaspalace@satyam.net.in www.jasminepalace.com
Sagara Beach Resort	1700-2700	2484077		sagarabeachresort@usa.net
Raja Hotel	1650-2070	2480355	2480455	info@rajahotel.net www.rajahotel.net
Ideal Ayurvedic Resort	1540-3300	2268632	2268396	idealresort@eth.net www.idealayurvedicresort.com
Bethsaida Hermitage	1500-3500	2267554	2267554	frederick@satyam.net.in www.kerala.com
Temple Garden	1500-2500	2481972	2481972	reservations@templegarden.in www.templegarden.in
Hotel Thushara	1500-2000	2480692	2481693	hotelthushara@yahoo.com www.hotelthushara.net
Manaltheeram Beach Resort	1485-10010	2266222	2267611	mail@manaltheeram.com www.manaltheeram.com
Hotel Neelakanta	1300-4000	2480321	2485180	hotelneelakanta@yahoo.com
Hotel Aparna	1250-1500	2480951	2480607	apranaseaside@yahoo.co.in
Hotel Linchu Holiday Resort	1250-3500	2481010	2480722
Pappukutty Beach Resort	1250-1450	2480235	2480234	natarajan@hotmail.com www.pappukutty.com
Swagath Holiday Resorts	1200-6000	2481148	2481150	swagathresort@asianetindia.com www.swagathresorts.com
Marine Palace	1200-3600	2481428	2481428	info@hotelmarinepalace.com www.hotelmarinepalace.com
Hotel Pujamahal	1000-3500			pujamahal@hotelpujamahal.com www.hotelpujamahal.com
Royal Retreat Cottages	1000-1800	2481080	2484060	kiranrajkiran@sify.com
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort	935-12485	2268101	2267611	mail@somatheeram.in www.somatheeram.in
Hotel Blue Sea	850-3500	2481401	2480401	hotelbluesea@eth.net www.hotelbluesea.net
Hotel Rockholm	850-4000	2480606	2480607	info@rockholm.com www.rockholm.com
Hotel Sreevisakh	800-2000	2480445	2480163
Ayurvedic Beach Resort	600-1200	2480634	2480634
Hotel Seaweed	600-1400	2480391	2722698	seaweed@md3.vsnl.net.in
Hotel Volga Palace	600-1500	2483286		volgapalace@hotmail.com
Hotel Silver Star	600-800	2482983		info@silverstar-kovalam.com www.silverstar-kovalam.com
Hotel Orion	500-3000	2480999	2480999	orionkovalam@yahoo.com
Hotel Hawah Beach Resort	500-3000	2481951		www.hawahbeachresort.com
Sea Flower Home	500-1200	2480554	2481069	info@seaflowerbeachresort.com
Ayurvedic Centre	500-900	2481440	2482369	drpsambhu@hotmail.com www.ayushya.com
Palm Grove	500-1500	2480044
Hotel Holiday Home	400-1500	2480497		homerest@md3.vsnl.net.in www.holidayhomeresort.net
Golden Sands	450-900	2481077	2481476	goldensand@email.com
Maharaju Palace	400-1000	2485320		martienweber@hotmail.com
Ayushya Merryland Samudrathara	400-1200	2481608		kavithajoshy@msn.com
Hotel Sea View Palace	400-950	2483599	2451858	hotelseaviewpalace@hotmail.com
Hotel Sea Coast	400-950	2480670
Gopal’s Ayurvedic Beach Resort	300-1500	2480833	2453499	gopalsayurva@yahoo.co.in
Sumangali Tourist Home	300-600	2481021
Apsara Beach Cottage	250-700	2350219		satsnair@hotmail.com
Hotel Neptune	250-400	2480222	2460187

Internet Cafe

•  Jas Internet Cafe :  Near Hotel Seaface, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695527
• SK Internet Cafe : NUP Beach Road, Near Hotel Searock, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695527

Ayurvedic Centre

• Amruthamgamaya Nature Care and Leisure : Panangodu, Venganoor, Trivandrum, Tel: +91 471 2484600

• Agastya Heritage Ayurvedic Centre : Kovalam Tel: +91 471 6537117

Green Leaf Certified Ayurveda Centres in Kovalam

• Dr. Franklin's Panchakarma Institute and Research Centre

Chowara
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2480870, 2267974, 2267670

• Bethsaida Hermitage

Pulinkudi
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2267554

• Nikki's Nest

Vizhinjam
Kovalam
Tel: +91 472 2859273

• Coconut Bay Beach Resort

Vizhinjam
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2480566, 2480668, 2484566

• Panchakarma Ayurveda Centre

Udaya Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
GV Raja Road
Samudra Beach
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2485766/67/68

• Guruprakash Ayurvedi Centre

Vellar
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2480352

• Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort

Chowara
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2266501/02/03

• Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village

(By somatheeram Group)
Chowara
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2266222

• Ayurdhara Ayurvedic Health and Wellness Centre

Abad Harmonia
Chowara
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2269665, 2268341

• Bela Ayurvedic Centre

Isola Di Cocco
Poovar
South of Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 2210008, 2210800

• Poovar Ayurvedic Centre

Poovar Island Resorts
Poovar
South of Kovalam
Tel: + 91 471 2212068, 69, 73

• Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort

Pozhikkara Beach
Pachalloor
North of Kovalam
Tel: + 91 471 2382086, 2383066, 2382066

• Divya Spa

The Leela
Kovalam
Tel: +91 471 3051234,248152

• Vaidyasala Ayurvedic Centre

Estuary Island
Poovar
South of Kovalam
Tel: + 91 471 2214355 / 66 / 77 / 88 / 99

Olive Leaf Certified Acyurveda Centres in Kovalam

• Soma Palmshore Beach Resort

(By Somatheeram Group)
Light House Road
Kovalam Beach
Tel: + 91 471 2486666, 2481481

• Bakers Ayurvedic Resort

Kovalam
Tel: + 91 471 2480165, 2483912

• Ideal Ayurvedic Resort

Chowara Beach
Kovalam
Tel: + 91 471 2481632, 226839

• New Ideal Panchakarma Centre

Chowara Beach
Kovalam Tel: + 91 471 2266600