Kovalam is a seaside town famous for its resorts and Ayurvedic massage center, located about 13 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The largest beach in Kovalam is Lighthouse Beach with a 30 meter high lighthouse.
One of the most popular freshwater lakes, Lake Velliyani is located 7 km from Kovalam in Trivandrum, Kerala. Lake Velliyani is also known as "Velliyani Kayal" in the local Malayalam language.
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Kovalam has a beautiful beach surrounded by green palm groves. It is one of the most picturesque beaches in India with a wide range of water sports.
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Best known for its 35m tall lighthouse on Kurumkal Hill, this beach offers visitors sand walks and delicious seafood.
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Hawah is a secluded stretch of beach famous for its stunning sunsets. It is considered the second largest beach and is also known as Eve's Beach as it is the first topless beach in India.
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Haylcon Castle, originally perched on a rock by the beach, was built as a private residence for Her Highness The Queen of Travancore, Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bai.
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A large headland separates this north beach from the south side. At Samudra Beach you can enjoy the sight of shore fishing and watch the local fishermen go about their business.
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Vizhinjam is a seaside village very close to the scenic Kovalam Beach. It is 17 km from Trivandrum. The Vizhinjam Caves have 8th-century rock
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Valiyathura Pier became one of the most famous spots in South Kerala in 1950's. Often used to transport cargo in the past
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The Kovalam Art Gallery houses many intricate paintings, artifacts and is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kovalam.
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Honored as India's first offshore coral reef, the artificial offshore coral reef at Kovalam has grown in popularity.
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