Kovalam is described as the groove of Coconut Trees. The village does full justice as you can find endless grove of Coconut Trees.
Kovalam gained attention when the beach resort of the regent Queen Sethu Lakshmi Bai of Travancore was constructed here.
Later it gained popularity among the Hippies. Now, it is a popular tourist destination in Kerala.
Popular beaches in Kovalam
Lighthouse beach,
Hawah Beach,
Samudra Beach
Apart from Beaches there are other places of interest in Kovalam.
- Vellayani Lake
- Halcyon castle
- Valiyatura Pier
- Aruvikkara dam
- Neyyar dam
How to reach Kovalam
By Road
Kovalam is located at a distance of 16 km from Tiruvanthapuram
By Train
The nearest railway station is Tiruvananthapuram at a distance of 16 km.
By Air
The nearest airport is Tiruvananthapuram International Airport at a distance of 10 km.
Best time to visit Kovalam
The winter season is the best time to visit Kovalam. It is between November and February.
Kovalam can be visited in combination with your tour of Munnar and Alleppy tours.
