Kovalam, a small village with nature-laden beauty, is known for its pristine beach spots across the world. The natural elements of sun, sand and sea bestowed Kovalam with the alluring features that cast hypnotizing effects on visitors. Tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy water sports like swimming, sun-bathing in shallow water and catamaran cruising.
Kovalam is located 16 km away from Trivandrum, Kerala’s capital city. Traditionally it was a fishing village but due to the colonial intervention it emerged as the leading tourist destination of India.
There are three wonderful beaches in Kovalam where you can have fun and enjoyment. They are the Light House beach, the Hawa beach and the Samudra beach, each having its own unique ambiance and charm. The Kovalam beaches are ideal for swimming, sunbathing and surfing. Here you can also enjoy adventure sports like angling and kayaking. The open-air cafes and pizzerias overlooking the sea offer delicious meals. Cultural programmes like dance are held on the beaches in the evening.
How can the description of Kovalam be complete without mentioning Ayurveda. The town is dotted with many Ayurveda centres where tourists can pamper their body and mind with blissful massages. Depending on the space, trained personnel and medical facilities, the government has divided the Ayurveda centres into Green Leaf and Olive Leaf centres. The former one fulfills all the criteria whereas the latter one fulfils some criteria but not all. In Kovalam you can shop for articles made of shells, pears etc.
Spice Route DMC’s Tour Package offers a variety of tours to make your holidays memorable and pleasurable. Travel to Kovalam, Centres of Ayurveda in Kerala along with other famous attractions of Kerala.