With pristine beaches lined by swaying coconut trees, Kovalam is synonymous with paradise. Situated to the southern part of Kerala, this tranquil beach location is one of the hottest tourist destinations.
With pristine beaches
lined by swaying coconut trees, Kovalam is synonymous with paradise. Situated
to the southern part of Kerala, this tranquil beach location is one of the
hottest tourist destinations. Millions of tourists including honeymooners
frequent Kovalam. It was the Travancore kings
who discovered the potential of Kovalam and is one of the oldest known tourist
spots of India.
In the ninety seventies, hippies swarmed to Kovalam and its fame shot up among
westerners.
Spending time in the three
crescent shaped beaches, one can enjoy the beauty of Arabian Sea under the
shade of coconut trees fanned by the soothing gentle breeze from sea. The
temperate climate which is conducive to healthy spirits, also makes Kovalam,
the darling of tourists including honeymooners. To cater to the needs of high
number of visitors, Kovalam Beach Resort
has come up. Kovalam Resort offer world class accommodation with round the
clock quality service. The staff treats tourists with warmth and hospitality,
welcoming them with a smile. Stay in the
luxurious ambience of resort in Kovalam and watch waves one after another
splash the beach, tasting the sumptuous delicacies and enjoying the care and
attention.
Resorts
in Kovalam offers spacious and
opulent dcor rooms with modern facilities, Banquet hall, Multi cuisine
restaurants and bars, hot and cold water running round the clock, cloak room,
pick and drop facilities, large parking space, wireless internet , direct
dialing service, Childrens park, money exchange facilities, twenty four hours
security etc. also arranges for business conferences, meetings and training
programmes.
The fame of Ayurveda is
spread far and wide and tourists come in search of the healing potential of
Ayurveda. To cater to this demand provides for Ayurveda centers and spas.
The azure water of Kovalam
Sea is shallow and one can go into the sea for about hundred meters. Apart from
this fact, the serenity of waters and favorable climate make Kovalam sea, an
ideal spot for swimming. Seeing the white sandy beach, in one may be enticed to
lay on it sunbathing. Kovalam resort provide for that also. Many coastal places
have charming territories of coral reefs and one could go snorkeling
underwater. Surfing facilities are available for rent and can take a ride in
local boats (Catamarans) rowed by expert local fishermen.
Situated thirteen
kilometers away from Thiruvanathapuram, the capital of Kerala, Kovalam is
easily approachable through road. The sea port of Vizhinjam
is about three kilometers away. Vizhinjam is well known for its special variety
of fishes and homes old Hindu temples, big churches and a mosque.
The meaning of the word
Kovalam is grove of coconut trees and true to its name the beach have lot of
coconut trees swaying its heads in sunny weather along its shores. The crescent shaped beach has three parts. The larger southern part known as
Light house beach with a thirty five meter high light house standing on top of
Kurumkal hill. The middle part is named Hawah Beach
(meaning Eves Beach) and once known for roaming topless western women, a
practice now banned. The northern part is known as Samudra Beach.
Although highly
commercialized and crowded, Tourist
Places in Kovalam still has not lost its pristine
nature. Kovalam resort is situated in the vicinity of Kovalam beach, enabling
tourists to experience the bliss all through the stay.
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