Kovalam Beach, Thiruvananthapuram


 
 
 
 
Kovalam Beach, Thiruvananthapuram

 

Kovalam Beach, Thiruvananthapuram

Location: Kovalam, about 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, south Kerala.

An internationally renowned beach resort, Kovalam has been a favourite haunt of tourists for decades. Kovalam consists of three crescent beaches formed by rocks projecting into the Arabian Sea. The southernmost of these is known as the Lighthouse Beach.

Kovalam is a sheltered natural bay, its shark free waters fringed with coconut groves and miles of fine sand. And offers facilities like good accommodation to suit all budgets and a range of sea food restaurants facing the beach.

Getting there:

Nearest major railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central, about 16 km from the beach.

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 30 to 40 minutes drive