This enchanting strip of golden sands is laced with the rich greenery of coconut palms. A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 kms away from Trivandrum, Kerala's capital city.
With high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore. The deluxe hotel called Halcyon Castle was formerly the Raja's summer retreat.
Over the past three decades, the place has been well developed, and nowKovalam2.JPG (9344 bytes) figures prominently on the world tourism map. Its scenic beauty and serenity is supplemented by the availability of excellent accommodation. Ranging from five star complexes to some 35 standard hotels, these rooms are situated within walking distance from the beach.
Ayurvedic massage parlours, yoga centers and water sport facilities, makes Kovalam a popular haven for tourists from all over the globe.
Kovalam - Fact File
