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Kovalam Beach Holidays

Kovalam beach is the most famous South Indian beach, located at a distance of 16kms south of Trivandrum city. It is only an hour's drive from Trivandrum city. This crescent-shaped beach of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern most beach, and the most popular, is the Lighthouse Beach. Further south on the beach one can have a spectacular view of the Vizhinzam mosque.

Eve's beach is a semi-circular one, well known for its secluded location and its relatively good beach area. Apart from the beach holidays Kovalam offers Ayurvedic massage, Ayurvedic rejuvenation, Yoga etc.

The palm-fringed bays in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away by the surf at the feet of the sturdy palms and the rocky forelands, makes this beach paradise.

A sheltered natural bay with cool soothing palms and gentle waves. Where when you are tired of aquatics, swimming or sunbathing, you can explore the handicrafts, jewellery and cloth shops spread along the waterfront. Not to speak of the delightful seafood fare including lobsters available at the beachside restaurants.

Beach Area: 4 km

Best time to visit: September to March

Climate
The tourist arrival starts at the end of September which lasts till the end of March. The peak season is between mid-December till mid- January. In winter the average temperature is 30 - 32 degree Celsius whereas the summer temperature is 30- 35 degree Celsius. The monsoon starts at the beginning of June, which lasts till the beginning of August. The second turn of monsoon starts at the end of October for the next two weeks.

Getting There
The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, 14 km away to Kovalam. Many International Airlines are operating flights to and from here. Indian Airlines and Jet airways are operating domestic flights. There are direct flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore.

Trivandrum Central Railway Station is the nearest railway station. From here trains are available to all major parts of India.

Foreign money exchanging facilities are available in all the major hotels and in some authorized centers in Kovalam.