17 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN KOVALAM

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17 Best Places to Visit in Kovalam
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Kerala is one of the most amazing and
breathtaking places that depict the natural
beauty. It really goes by the term Gods own
country. Kerala includes several places that are
worthy to visit. But Kovalam is really
mesmerizing. There are lots of places to visit in
Kovalam, that will make you realize the natural
beauty of South. Global tourists along with
Indians get there every time to enjoy the
natural beauty. Kerala is a combination of
backwaters tourism, hill-stations, coffee
plantations, sea, historical places and
monuments, heritage locations, commercial cities
and lot more. Its just paradise on earth. The
place is apt for weekend gateways, long
holidays, family trip, honeymoon, expeditions,
adventure tourism and others. Among all the
places of Kerala, Kovalam is considered as
Paradise of South. Kovalam is a Malayalam word
that stands for Grove of coconut trees. The
place is located by the Arabian Sea and is well
known for its beaches. If you want to know and
see more of the Hippy trail, Kovalam can be the
best option for you. Since 1970, Kovalam has been
a part of hippy culture explosion. And because
of this too, the town is a major tourist spot for
foreigners. During the time of Queen of
Travancore, Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi in 1930,
the European discovered the unique beauty of the
town and made the famous Halcyon Castle. Since
then Kovalam has been one of the major tourist
spots. Here are the 17 best places to visit in
Kovalam.
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THE MOST POPULAR TOURIST PLACES IN
KOVALAM LIGHT HOUSE Lighthouse is one of the
major locations among Kovalam sightseeing
program. Lighthouse Beach is one of the major
beaches of Kovalam. It is the shining star of
Kovalam. The blue waters, the rocking caves, the
gleaming sand, the palm fringes make the place a
dreamy location. The old Vizhinjam Lighthouse is
the strong rocky headland makes the place
unique. You can enjoy Ayurvedic massage,
sunbathing, beachside spa, swimming, surfing,
volleyball, basketball, long walks and amazing
seafood. The place has no entry fee.
Veli Veli is a popular tourist village
which is famous as a picnic spot. The charm and
the playful spirit of the place draw the
attention of tourists. For children the place is
amazing. The place is located near the airport.
You can have access to row boats, water sports
activities, paddle boats, ferry rides, motor
boats and lot more. The place is open from 8 am
to 6 pm. There are the entry fees and separate
fee as per the amusement and rides you choose.
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Vellayani Lake Vellayani is a well known
freshwater lake in Kerala. It is 7 kilometers
away from Kovalam. The picturesque beauty of the
place and the peaceful boat ride with
breathtaking flora and fauna around makes the
place one of the major Kovalam tourist
attraction. During Onam, this lake is location
famous for the annual boat race. The place has no
entry fee. Artificial Off-Shore Coral Reef This
off-shore coral reef is Indias first artificial
coral-reef. The project was launched by
Government of Kerala in association with
Department of Harbor Engineering. The project
enhances the ecology of lighthouse
beach. Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple Vizhinjam
Rock Cut Cave Temple is one of the best places to
visit near Kovalam. The statue of Lord Shiva and
Devi Parvathi of the back 18th century is a major
attraction here. The unfinished cave temple
holds the beauty and heritage of the place.
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Karamana River The bewitching backwater views and
lovely boating experience makes you feel great.
The river has originated from the Western Ghats
and flows through Thiruvananthapuram. The
greenery around, the tropical plants makes the
place more close to nature. The houseboats, the
canoe rides are simply wonderful.
Hawa Beach or Eves Beach Hawa Beach is one of
the top tourist places to visit in Kovalam. This
beach is also known as Eves Beach. Hawa beach
forms the crescent of Kovalam. The peace, the
tranquility makes the beach a heavenly like
place. The beach has several coconut trees, it is
a great beach for swimming, sunbath and lot more.
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Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium Kovalam sightseeing
will be incomplete if you miss Vizhinjam Marine
Aquarium. The place is the busiest fishing
harbor. The aquatic life over there comprises of
corals, fish, and aquatic animals. The place is
famous for pearl production. You can observe
developing of pearl. Neyyar Dam Neyyar Dam is
one of the top tourist places in Kerala. It is 32
kilometers away from Thiruvananthapuram. The
place is a famous picnic spot. The Sivananda Yoga
Vedanta Dhanwanthari Ashram is an ideal place
for all. The scenic environment makes the place
highly pleasurable.
Padmanabhapuram Palace Padmanabhapuram Palace is
one of the main tourist attractions within Kerala
Tourist Packages. The place is situated in the
foot of Veli Hills, it is a majestic old fort
situated in the route of Kanyakumari. The
marvelous architecture, the good facets, the huge
dining hall with 1000 people accommodation
capacity, secret courtyards makes the palace
unique. The mystic black floors and the massive
180 rooms and beautiful architecture draw
tourists while their visit in Kovalam. The
Padmanabhapuram palace has entry fees. Shri
Padmanabhaswamy Temple Shri Padmanabhaswamy
Temple is one of the holy Kerala tour packages.
The temple is considered as one of the 108 holy
abode of Lord Vishnu. The deity of Lord Vishnu is
enshrined there. Men need to wear dhoti and
woman must wear sari while visiting the temple.
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Napier Art Museum Gallery Shri Chitra Art
Gallery The museum is named after Lord Napier,
the former governor of Madras. The museum is all
about art and natural history. The museum has
beautiful ivory carvings and various traditional
ornaments. The museum has a zoological
garden. Shanghumukham Beach Shanghumukham Beach
lies in the west of Thiruvananthapuram and is one
of the favorite tourist places in Kovalam. The
sunset of the beach is simply amazing!
Chowara Beach Chowra Beach is about ten
kilometers away from Kovalam. The village along
with the
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beach is a major tourist attraction. The sandy
shores, the ayurvedic resorts draw tourists to
this beach. Kanyakumari Kanyakumari is also
known as Cape Comorin. The place is situated
ninety kilometers away from Kovalam. The place
is located in the southernmost tip of India. The
place is covered by three water bodies Indian
Ocean, Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. The
place has spectacular sunrise and sunset.
Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Smarak Mandir and the
Kanyakumari Temple are the places to
visit. Valiyathura Pier Valiyathura Pier is
214-meter long jetty. This is one of the most
serene places in Kovalam. The place is a huge
port and has great scenic views of Arabian Sea.
The place is ideal for taking a relaxing walk.
The sun setting of the place is just wonderful.
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple Thiruvallam
Parasurama Temple is a 2000-year-old shrine. The
temple is situated on the bank of Karamana
river. The temple is dedicated to Lord
Parasurama. The famous festival Bali Tharpanam
is widely celebrated to pay tribute to
ancestors. Halcyon Castle Halcyon Castle is one
of the top tourist spots of Kovalam. The castle
was built for the royal family retreat of
Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bai. The traditional look
of the castle will give you the picture of the
traditional architecture. Now it has been
converted to 5-star hotels. It is located in the
outskirts of Kovalam beach.
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There are lot more places to visit in Kovalam.
Kovalam is the southern paradise of Kerela.
Visiting Kovalam will take near about eight to
ten days. You can even get various Kovalam tour
packages. Most of the tourist spots of Kovalam do
not have an entry fee. Kovalam is a great place
to enjoy the nature, the sea, the tranquility,
the greenery, the cruise and lot more. The food
of the place is really amazing. Enjoy the
authentic south Indian food of the place. Do not
miss the water sports once you visit Kovalam.
Kovalam is just 15 kilometers away from
Trivandrum airport. You can easily heir a cab to
reach Kovalam from airport. If you are staying
in Bangalore or Chennai you can travel through
bus. Luxury buses are available. If you are
travelling via train, Trivandrum railway station
is the nearest one. Dont miss the famous street
foods of the place, Puttu, Apam, Kappa,
Karimeen, etc. If you love shopping you can have
a shopping from Kovalam Beach, Varkala Beach
etc. The seashell jewelry, the handicrafts made
out of rosewood and teak wood is worth buying.
Kovalam is small coastal village of Kerala. Best
time to visit Kovalam is June- July and October-
November. The beaches, the botanical garden, the
temples, the heritage buildings, aquarium and
manmade coral reef are worth seeing. The palm
beaches, the coconut tree engulfed beaches are
really worth viewing. Kovalam is peaceful town
and free from hustle bustle of busy city.
Kovalam can be a best place to relax from your
busy and hectic schedule. If you are planning
for next vacation check for the best Kovalam tour
packages that will cover all the prime locations
of the place. Happy Journey!