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Kovalam

Kerala | India
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Kovalam is categorised as Beachside


Chowara Beach (Nivalink Trip Dated - 19 April 2004)
Samudra Beach (Photo Courtesy: P.K.Niyogi)

Reasons to Visit
  • Kovalam is "small goa" of South India. Kovalam is one of the few developed beach retreats in India alongside Goa.
  • Kovalam has a Goa-like feel with beaches suitable for swimming and a lot of beachside resorts that offer nice Arabian sea views (Unlike Goa).
  • Kovalam gets a a lot of organised charter tour operators from all over the world who get guests here for stays of 1 week multiples (Upto 4 weeks).
  • Samudra, Hawa, Lighthouse, Chowara and Mulloor are different beaches of Kovalam area. Chowara and Mulloor are more idyllic, Hawa and Lighthouse is more touristy. Samudra beach is where two major resorts are located.
  • Poovar lies at an extreme end of Kovalam and is treated as a backwater / island like destination
  • Guests to Kovalam do day visits to Kanyakumari, nearby plantation highlands and Neyyar wildlife sanctuary.
Recommendations
  • Beach Resort Destinations in India"Kovalam (15 kms from Trivandrum) is considered Goa of the South. Lighthouse beach in Kovalam has a North Goa kind of feel with many restaurants and Pubs by the beach alongwith mid-segment hotels. Other beaches have luxury hotels and resorts and have exclusive beach access. Kovalam is a popular holiday destination and one that is opted for a flight getaway over a long weekend by premium / luxury travellers and Spa / Ayurveda traveller"
  • Destinations for First time Holidays Travellers to Kerala"Kovalam (175 kms from Alleppey and 15 kms from Trivandrum) is a prime beachside resort destination. Kovalam has resorts that offer spectacular Arabian Sea views and from where guests can make excursions to nearby plantation areas, Trivandrum and Kanyakumari. Kovalam is popular with holiday travellers and honeymooners who spend at least 2 nights before moving on."
  • Beachside and Lakeside Destinations in Kerala for a Standalone Getaway"Kovalam at 15 kms from Trivandrum is an easy access beach getaway home to some of the most renowned and celebrated beach resorts in India offering stunning Arabian Sea Views. These are recommended for standalone getaways for wellness and special occasions travellers. "
Access Information

Kovalam has 14 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

CategoryCount
Mid-segment3
Premium9
Luxury2
Type of HotelsCount
Resort11
Hotel2
Wellness Resort1

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12 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Kovalam

CategoryCount
Getaway (1-3 nights)3
Short Break (4-6 nights)4
Holiday (7 or more)5

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List of Holidays for Kovalam

Getaway

  • Kovalam Extended Getaway (3 Nights)
  • Kovalam Getaway (2 Nights)
  • Kovalam Getaway with Kanyakumari extension (3 Nights)

Short Break

  • Alleppey Kovalam Getaway (4 Nights)
  • Kovalam - Poovar Break (4 Nights)
  • Kovalam Ashtamudi Break (4 Nights)
  • Kovalam Ashtamudi Break with Ponmudi (5 Nights)

Holiday

  • Best of Kerala (8 Nights)
  • Captivating Kerala with Kovalam (10 Nights)
  • Complete Kerala with Kovalam (11 Nights)
  • First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit with Kovalam (9 Nights)
  • Total Temple Heritage Circuit of Tamil Nadu (10 Nights)

For an itinerary customised to your tastes and preferences email to holidays@nivalink.co.in or call +91-22-61506363 to speak to our travel planners.

Kovalam has 9 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.

Airport Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Cochin Airport and KovalamRs. 10326
Pickup/Drop between Trivandrum Airport and KovalamRs. 889

Car On Disposal

ServicesRates Starting From
4 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Rameswaram, Kanyakumari and Kodaikanal TripRs. 14252
4 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum and Kovalam TripRs. 12839

Day Sightseeing

ServicesRates Starting From
Kovalam to Trivandrum Sightseeing and backRs. 3667
Trivandrum to Kovalam Sightseeing and backRs. 3667

Point to Point Transport

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup from Ashtamudi and drop to KovalamRs. 3049
Transfers between Poovar and Kovalam / TrivandrumRs. 2207

Railway Station Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Trivandrum Railway Station and KovalamRs. 667

For any other transport services for Kovalam email to transportations@nivalink.co.in or call +91-22-61506363 to speak to our travel assistants.

Kovalam has Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.

12 Travel Ideas listed for Kovalam. Click here for reviewing them.

Destination Ideas

  • Beaches in Kerala - Marari, Varkala, Kovalam, Bekal
  • Beaches in Kovalam area
  • Experiences in Kerala
  • Kerala in Monsoon
  • Kovalam - An all Season Beach Getaway
  • Padmanabha Swamy Temple Pilgrimage

Stay Ideas

  • Ayurveda / Yoga / Meditation centric Stays in Kerala and South India
  • Leela Kovalam Experience
  • Travancore Heritage – A Premium Getaway
  • Travancore Heritage – An Ayurveda Getaway
  • Vivanta by Taj Green Cove Experience
  • Vivanta by Taj Green Cove Spa Getaway

For expert insights and recommendations - email to expert@nivalink.co.in

  • NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Samudra Beach is a public beach and first to arrive when arriving from Trivandrum. Some premium and luxury hotels are located here.
    View Point
    Sea or Ocean or Beach
    3
    Hawa Beach and lighthouse beach interconnect each other and have a number of bars and beachside restaurants connecting them. At both ends there are number of hotels stacked next to each other. Guests arrive here in the evening for the sunset and then hangaround at one of the restaurat / Bars / Curio shops. Mornings one can see fishermen at work taking out fresh catch from their nets.
    View Point
    Sea or Ocean or Beach
    3
  • NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Kuthira Malika (Built in the 1840s) forms a part of Padnamabhaswamy temple compled and is an example of traditional Kerala architecture.
    Heritage Site
    Heritage Temple
    11
    Padmanabhaswamy Temple (1566) is a Lord Vishnu temple in Trivandrum and one of the richest temple trusts in India and one the most visited temples in Kerala. The 100-foot seven-tier gopuram made in the Pandyan style architecture is the prime attraction for tourists.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Vishnu
    11
    Napier Museum (1855) is an art and natural history museum situated in Trivandurm. Napier Museum is an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvananthapuram. Museum is closed on Mondays.
    Museum
    Heritage Museum, History
    14
    Trivandrum Zoo is spread over 55 acres of greenery. Zoo is home to 82 species from within India and around the world. Indigenous species at the zoo include lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, Indian rhinoceros, Asiatic lion, royal Bengal tiger, elephants and leopard. Animals from Africa include giraffes, hippos, zebras, and Cape buffalos. The zoo also includes a snake farm which exhibits both poisonous and non-poisonous snakes. Zoo is hugely popular with families visiting with kids.
    Zoo
    Nature Park
    14
    Aruvikkara is a village at 17 kms from Trivandrum having a reservoir and garden that is renowned for its ancient Bhagavathi temple dedicated to Durga
    Temple or Holy Place
    Devi Temple
    27
    Neyyar dam has been developed as a tourist centre and home to popular Lion safari park (where rescued lions are kept in natural environment), Deer park, Boating, Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre, Lakeside garden and a Watch tower.
    Activity, Lake or Riverside, Rides, Zoo
    Reservoir, Boating, Bird Watching, Jeep Safaris, Nature Park, Dam, Crocodile Bank
    42
    Neyyar Dam is home to the beautiful and peaceful Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwanthari Ashram where you can take courses in Yoga and practice meditation.
    Institute
    Spirituality
    42
    A crocodile farm was started at Neyyar Dam in 1977 for providing a safe haven for crocodiles. The number of crocodiles varies as muggers are raised and released to the Neyyar river and lake near the dam site. It also accommodates other reptiles like snakes that are caught straying at the tribal villages before they are released back into the sanctuary.
    Zoo
    Crocodile Bank
    42
    Jatayu Nature Park is a park and tourism centre near Kollam (38 kms). Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having the world's largest bird sculpture (200 feet long, 150 feet broad, 70 feet in height and having 15,000 square feet of floor area) of the mythical bird Jatayu.
    Museum
    Architecture
    64
    Ponmudi at 60 kms from Trivandrum is a hill station in Western Ghats and is renowned its bird watching possibilities. Ponmudi is home to 283 species of birds and 190+ species of butterflies.
    Activity
    Bird Watching
    67

Destinations within reach from Kovalam

  • Poovar ( 17 Km )

    Poovar is end of Kovalam stretch of Beach and is located about 20 kms South of main Kovalam Beach. more

  • Anapara ( 50 Km )

    Anapara is a Forest retreat located at 50 kms from Kovalam and Trivandrum. Anapara is a forest more

  • Varkala ( 55 Km )

    Varkala is a beach destination at 60 kms north of Kovalam and home to ancient Janardhana Swamy more

  • Ponmudi ( 67 Km )

    Ponmudi is situated at about 3000+ ft asl at 60 kms from Kovalam / Trivandrum. Ponmudi offers more

  • Kollam ( 70 Km )

    Kollam is the second most commercially active town in Kerala after Cochin and known for Cashew more

  • Ashtamudi ( 85 Km )

    Ashtamudi means, 'eight-armed'. It is a palm-shaped extensive lake and backwaters area with eight more

  • Peermedu ( 186 Km )

    Peermedu is a local getaway and known to be very misty and windy and visited for a nature centric more

  • Pala ( 186 Km )

    Pala is located 22 kms from Kottayam and is set around rubber Plantation highlands. Pala is home more

  • Teekoy ( 190 Km )

    Teekoy is a plantation area 43 kms from Kottayam enroute to Vagamon and home to some plantation more

  • Vaikom ( 200 Km )

    Vaikom set 22 kms North of Kumarakom and is renowned for its Vaikom Shiva temple and scenic more

  • Vagamon ( 200 Km )

    Vagamon is an idyllic hillside getaway surrounded by tea plantations and forests. With over more

  • Theni ( 348 Km )

    Theni is a railhead located 80 kms from Madurai and access point for plantation circuits of more

  • Palakkad ( 349 Km )

    Palakkad is the last city in Kerala before entering Tamilnadu (55 kms from Coimbatore) and home to more

  • Valparai ( 352 Km )

    Valparai is a plantation area at about 100 kms from Coimbatore and 60 kms from Polachi. The area more

  • Karur ( 432 Km )

    Karur is situated around 70 km west of Trichy. Karur is a stopover as a part of Coimbatore - more

  • Trichy ( 440 Km )

    Trichy is one of the 4 most important business towns in Tamilnadu. It is generally visited along more

  • Pollachi ( 478 Km )

    Pollachi is situated 40 kms from Coimbatore on the foothills of Annamalais. The Jaggery Market in more

  • Tiruvarur ( 524 Km )

    Tiruvarur is renowned for its Sri Tyagaraja temple, as well as the annual chariot festival held in more

  • Salem ( 529 Km )

    Salem is gateway to idyllic hillside hamlet of Yercaud (35 km) and is part of Bangalore - Madurai more

Average Day / Night Temperature of Kovalam,Kerala,India

January
35°C / 23°C
February
34°C / 24°C
March
35°C / 26°C
April
34°C / 27°C
May
33°C / 27°C
June
31°C / 26°C
July
32°C / 25°C
August
31°C / 25°C
September
32°C / 25°C
October
33°C / 26°C
November
33°C / 26°C
December
34°C / 24°C

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Getting There

Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
Ashoka BeachA Fishermans area and one that is home to Leela Kovalam, a luxury beach resort, offering excellent sea views.Holiday/Getaway1
ChowaraOne of the longest stretches of beaches in Kovalam, excellent for a walk and swim. Number of premium resorts are situated in this area, offering excellent sea views.Holiday/Getaway3
Hawa BeachHawa Beach and Light housebeach are two ends of the same stretch of the beach, a crowded area home to many small restaurants, shops and mid-segment hotelsHoliday/Getaway1
Light HouseHawa Beach and Light housebeach are two ends of the same stretch of the beach, a crowded area home to many small restaurants, shops and mid-segment hotelsHoliday/Getaway1
MulloorQuiet beach groves having charming beachside resorts, offering excellent sea views.Holiday/Getaway1
PachalloorA backwater area meeting the sea, few kms short of Samudra Beach and is the first point of arrival while approaching from the Trivadrum Airport..Experiential-
Samudra BeachFirst public beach in Kovalam when arriving from Trivandrum. Holiday/Getaway3
VenganoorVenganoor near Kovalam (8 kms) is where one arrives to experience Kerala countryside. Venganoor is home to some Ayurveda Retreats.Experiential-
Nearest Airport in Kovalam
  • Trivandrum International Airport ( TRV ) , Trivandrum-11 Kms
Nearest Railway Stations in Kovalam
  • Kochuveli ( KCVL ), Trivandrum-11 Kms
Recommended travel connections to Kovalam from Major Cities.

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