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The word
Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and
truly the coconut trees along the beaches
gives it a ravishing look. Kovalam is a
small village on the shore line of Kerala.
The sun kissed beaches, secluded coves,
cool blue waters the coastal towns of Kovalam inspire with its refreshing nature
and pristine environs. Here history and
culture are rooted in nature waiting for
you to explore and revel in its mystic
charm. One can feel as every grain of sand
whispers the secrets of true happiness,
each wiff of unpolluted air revives your
body and mind
Kovalam Beach, Kerala is just 16kms. South
of Trivandrum. Due to its natural beauty
and fine sand washed beach Kovalam is the
most famous south Indian Beach. Mainly
there are two beaches in Kovalam along
with many private beaches. One of the
Kovalam beaches is Eve's beach, a
semi-circular one, well known for its
secluded location and its relatively good
beach area.
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Another famous
Kovalam beach is that of Lighthouse beach
where a lighthouse situates, which belong to
the British period..
The palm-fringed bays with secluded
coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay.
The boundless blue waters of the Arabian
Sea and miles of white sands washed away
by the surf at the feet of the stalwart
palms and the rocky promontories, makes
this beach paradise. This marvelous beach
is a tourist's dream come true.
Visit a Fishing hamlet: Revel in the
endless stretch of sandy white beaches at the
tiny fishing village of Chawara which is just
8kms. from Kovalam, this peaceful place is a
perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts. An
ideal locale to relax and unwind.
THINGS TO DO
A Bit of Sightseeing
The
first sight that will captivate your eyes is
the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. Dominating the rocky
promontory, the lighthouse still glows in the
darkness of night at regular intervals. The
light emitted by it during this time creates a
magical atmosphere on the beach which you will
definitely love. A small mosque by the name of
Kovalam Jama Masjid stands on the Ashok beach
and right across, on the other side of the
road, is a Ganapati Temple. You can pay a
visit to both these religious places while on
Kovalam beach. |
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Explore yourself with Fun and Entertainment
Kovalam beach, Kerala, India is an ideal place
for swimming, kayaking, surfing and skiing.
However, take care as though the water here
may look very quiet, yet it has a history of
quiet a few drowning cases. Instructions are
given in English, Hindi, Malayalam and German
that specifically point out that only the area
marked by green flag is safe for tourists. The
red flags indicate zones that can be
precarious if ventured into. There are
lifeguards as well, so pay attention to the
instructions and you will have nothing but fun
on the beach.
Angling is also an option open for you. You
only need to hire a boat from a fisherman and
set out to get your catch. If you are hiring a
traditional catamaran, it is advisable that
you take along the fisherman as well for your
safety. Explore other activities like
handicraft, jewellery and cloth shops that
line up along the beach and pick up the ones
you like. Alternatively, a brilliant Kathakali
performance, the classical dance drama of
Kerala, will surely raise your spirits.
Explore the Beach
The
rocky promontories still invite you to view
some magnificent sights from the top,
especially during the awesome sunset. Walk
barefooted on the sands of the beach and
admire the greenery around. And before you
forget, there are numerous restaurants on the
beaches that are fairly good place to enjoy
typical Kerala sea food as well as some Swiss
and German specialties.
Explore the water world
Go snorkeling in the pristine shallow waters
of the Eve’sBeach and catch a glimpse of the
amazing water world. Watch colourful fishes
fitting through the rocks or explore the
beautiful coral reefs and the myriad life it
harbours.
Ride the waves on a Catamaran
Just sweep over the waves on a wooden raft –
the catamaran derived from the local word
Kettu – maram (the long tide together). These
pieces of wood joined at the ends with ropes
to form a floating craft. An adventurous
tourist can even ride the catamaran at their
own or else get the help of a local fisherman
to row it for you. This ride also offers you a
chance to see mussel harvesters who dive into
the shallow waters near the rocky headlands
and come up with handfuls of shellfish.
Get an Eagle’s – Eye View
Climb the 35metre tall lighthouse situated
atop the Kurumkal hillock and explore the
panoramic view of both the Lighthouse Beach
and the Eve’s beach of Kovalam. Protruding
into the sea at the southern end of the beach
that is named after it the lighthouse painted
in hues of red and white is open for the
visitors from 10.00 am to 17.00 pm.
Walk the Sea Wall
Venture along the long rocky barricade
separating the sea from the land at the
Samundra beach reached by a detour past
Kovalam Junction. It is an awesome sight to
see the huge wave’s crash on the rocks below
you.
Watch the amazing Feat
Applaud Kerala’s daring fishermen as they
outdo the crashing waves by pushing their
catamaran into the sea from a pier beyond the
wave point and simultaneously jump into the
sea from a pier just to see them doing this
amazing feat during monsoon when they are
unable to launch their boats from the beach.
The entire Kovalam coastline and the nearby
Shankhumugham Beach can be seen from this 703
feet long pier.
Discover a Cave Temple:
Unravel the mysteries of the rock cut cave
Temple as far back as the 8th centuary. This
Temple is situated in a few yards from the
Vizhnijam harbour the temple opens out to an
underground cave which at present is
completely blocked. An incomplete bas relief
of Shiva appears on the granite boulder on
either side of the opening and an idol of
sashta sits at the entrance of the cave.
Nearby is another ancient temple with idols of
seven deities, located on an elevated ground
overlooking the sea accessed through a narrow
path.
Shopping for souvenirs
Buy an exciting range of collectibles from
Tibetan knick – Knacks to Kashmiri Shawls,
Chunky silver ornaments to ethnic jewellery,
Malabar Spices to Kerala artefacts and much
more from the numerous shops lining the
beachside. Quality paintings, antiques, curios
and hand – woven saris are other good buys
from these shops.
HOW TO REACH KOVALAM BEACH
By Air: The nearest airport is
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) about 15kms
from Kovalam.
By Rail: Thampanur railway station in
Trivandrum is an important rail head of the
Southern Railway and is well linked to major
towns up country as well as within the State
just 15 Kilometers from Kovalam.
By Road: Thiruvananthapuram the capital
City of Kerala is easily accessible by road.
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