The largest city in the state of Kerala, Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is the political and administrative nerve centre of the state. A peaceful pace situated in the lap of nature, the city is also one of the major tourism hubs in South India and is renowned for its serene and calm beaches. One of the most popular beaches in Trivandrum, Kovalam, is also one of the most popular beaches in the world. Today Kovalam is a site with multimillion dollars of business a week with tourists coming in from all parts of the world. Whereas, around thirty years ago, the place was just a fishing village with tropical beaches providing fresh fish and fruits.
There are more than 3 crescent beaches which make up the whole of Kovalam and provide a pristine beauty to the place. The entire place is so idyllic and beautiful that it will tempt you to explore the beaches the moment you land in Kovalam. The three crescent beaches at Kovalam are named ‘The Lighthouse, Hawa beach and the Samudra beach.
Located at just about 16 km from the city, it is easily accessible by any means of transport. The nearest airport and railway station are located at Trivandrum and there are numerous buses from the city that will take you to the beach. The ideal time to visit Kovalam is during January and March since during this time, several festivals are happening in the region and the whole place wears a festive look during this time. During this time, the climate is also quite favorable since, the state is devoid of torrential rains during this time and moreover, it is the time just before the summer sets in which makes sure that your stay is pleasant and comfortable. Even otherwise, the place is popularly visited by tourists throughout the year since the beach offers scenic beauty throughout the seasons.
Apart from the beaches, Kovalam is also famous for art galleries that showcase some rare artifacts, art works and paintings. For extra work for your camera, you can also take a stroll to the nearby lighthouse and dam. Another interesting feature of the region is the neatness you find in the beaches here. Littering is strictly prohibited and the visitors duly cooperate with the officials to keep the place serene and clean. Any tour would be incomplete without a shopping plunge and Kovalam offers a great shopping experience for tourists visiting.