Travel Guide of Kovalam in India by Influencers and Travelers

Kovalam is an area of Trivandrum City in Kerala, India, located around 17 km south of the city center. The world famous Kovalam Beach is situated in this area of Trivandrum City.

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1 - Light House Beach

Nellikunnu is an Indian village. It is 2 km away from Kasaragod. Nellikunnu means "the mountain of nellika". Many historical monuments, including the tomb of Thangal Uppapa and many shrines, are located in this province.

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2 - Kovalam Beach

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3 - Shore Excursions in Trivandrum

   14 km away

This is for the beach lovers!!!!!!!. Varkala, Papanasam, and Kappil beaches are the major enchanting beaches in Kerala. Located very close to Thiruvananthapuram, you can cut down the travel time and let your eyes are filled with beaches.

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4 - Napier Museum

   12 km away

The Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India.

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5 - Trivandrum

   14 km away

Thiruvananthapuram, commonly known by its former name Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011.

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6 - Kayaking Tours in Trivandrum

   14 km away

Overview Paravur Backwaters is one of the lesser known, tightly kept secret locations in southern Kerala. The Paravur Backwaters is safe and a sheltered waterbody, without much influence of the tidal effects. You can be assured of the safety as the depth of the lake in general is not more than 10 feet and not wider than 1 km. This ensures you don't paddle out and lose orientation in unknown waters. There are no motorboats in the waterbody to cause wake or noise pollution. Paravur Backwaters is part of the West Coast Canal System and connects it to the NW3 National Waterway between Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. You will find it truly unique place to paddle as it is also the meeting point of sea water from Arabian Sea and freshwater from Ithikkara River. The paddling center is located on a tiny sandbar that sits between Arabian Sea and Paravur Backwaters with direct access to both waterbodies.

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7 - Poovar

   14 km away

Poovar is a tourist town in Neyyattinkara in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala state, South India. This village is almost at the southern tip of Thiruvananthapuram while the next village, Pozhiyoor, marks the end of Kerala.

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8 - Poovar Island Resort

   14 km away
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9 - Multi-day Cruises in Trivandrum

   14 km away

Experience an overnight stay on a deluxe houseboat on this private overnight tour with just you and your family or friends. Admire the beautiful scenery of paddy fields and coconut palm as you cruise along the backwaters of Alappuzha (Alleppey). Alappuzha, also known as the "Venice of the East", is an important tourist destination in India and the backwaters of Alappuzha are the most popular attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise on these backwaters will be a very delightful and unique experience for you!

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10 - Kottamala

   22 km away

Kottamala near Rajapalayam in the Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and the adjoining Mlappara area of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is a tall mountain peak situated in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 2,019m.

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11 - Attingal

   38 km away

Attingal is a municipality in Thiruvananthapuram metropolitan area in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala state, India. It is the headquarters of Chirayinkeezhu Taluk, and the important government institutions of the taluk such as the Taluk office, court complex, office of the deputy superintendent of Police, civil station and treasuries are situated in Attingal.

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12 - Archaeology Tours in Trivandrum

   14 km away

South India Devotional Tour Package consists of all most all the Devotional places in Tamilnadu. Tourists who wish to do temple darshan or tourist who love to explore the cultural and architectural beauty of south India can choose this package. Each temple covered in this package has its own uniqueness and History.

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13 - Kallar Meenmutty Waterfalls

   39 km away
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14 - Ponmudi

   43 km away

Ponmudi is a hill station in the Peringamala Panchayat of Trivandrum District of Kerala in India. It is located 53 km north-east of Trivandrum City, 78 km south-east of Varkala Beach and 69 km north-east of Kovalam Beach at an altitude of 1,100 m.

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15 - Culinary Tour in Trivandrum

   14 km away

Trivandrum is a royal destination and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression.

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16 - Varkala

   47 km away

Varkala, IPA: is a major coastal municipality situated in the northern suburb of Trivandrum, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala.

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Why should you visit Kovalam ?

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A trip to Kovalam could be summed up as beach, mountains, coconut trees, paradise... This former fishing village is now a popular destination in India, and you'll soon see why. The warm golden sand and clear ocean waters provide an idyllic setting for a relaxing and unforgettable vacation. Kovalam is a seaside resort in the south of India, about twenty kilometers south of Trivandrum. Bathed by the Arabian Sea, three beautiful beaches punctuated by rocky outcrops follow one another, sinking into the gently sloping water (ideal for children's swimming). Close your eyes, imagine the sound of the waves licking your toes, feel the sand tingling your calves, the sea wind caressing you, the sun warming your skin... The best time to come is in winter, and especially not between May, June and September. At this period, you might fall during the monsoons, and the heat and humidity can be very unpleasant. Since the 1930s, the resort is very popular with holidaymakers. Locals also like to come here in the evening with their families, and photographers come to practice their skills to capture the emotion of the magnificent sunsets, during which it seems that the precious star also goes for a swim... Farniente, nature and culture will be at the appointment. In and around Kovalam, you will find witnesses of a rich history that is waiting to be told. Be prepared to listen to it and fall under its spell... In Kovalam, the lighthouse, 35 meters high and striped with red and white, overlooking coconut palms and the sea, is worth a photo. The most beautiful and popular beach is Lighthouse beach, and you will not escape it. Within a radius of a dozen kilometers, you can admire the temple of Thiruvallam Parashurama or the unusual Vizhinjam Rock Cutter Cave Temple.

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