Kovalam Beach

The ancient land founded by the legendary mythological figure Rishi Parashuram, blessed with emerald backwaters and gold and silver beaches is Kerala- God's own country. With the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats on its east, Kerala is a treasure trove of indigenous cultural practices and art forms that have mesmerized people all over the world. Be it the age old Kathakali or the newly rediscovered Mohiniattyam or the knowledge of Ayurveda. Basking in the generosity of the sun and rain the climate of Kerala supports a lush vegetation and a wide array of wildlife unlike anywhere else in the country. This miraculously unspoiled serene wilderness is all nature lovers' paradise and rapidly gaining momentum as a popular tourist hub in and around the country. The Kerala beaches on the crystal waters of the Arabian Sea are little pieces of heaven on earth. The Kovalam beach is one of the first Kerala beaches to be brought to limelight and is now the most popular of them all. The increasing tourist interest in ancient Ayurvedic therapies have seen the springing up of quite a few spas and Yoga centers in the vicinity.

The coconut and palm fringed crescent silver beaches at Kovalam are a dream getaway for the work toiled mind. If it is an exotic honeymoon you are looking forward to, or an escapade from your hectic schedule, Kovalam in any case is perfect. Located 16 km south of Thiruvanthapuram, the state capital, Kovalam is connected by regular bus services to Thiruvanthatpuram, Kanyakumari and Periyar. Overlooking the sapphire waters of the Arabian Sea, Kovalam in Malayalam means a coconut grove. The Kovalam consists of three crescent shaped beaches. The southern-most beach is the Lighthouse Beach where most of the tourists spend their time. At the south of the beach one can locate the Vizhinzam mosque with a picturesque setting. The middle beach, Hawa is the morning base for the local fishermen. The northern-most beach is Samudra, populated just by a few wooden fishing boats, a team of palm and coconuts, and bondless sand. Come to Kovalam to revel in the riotous beauty of a golden sun, a silver beach and a sapphire sea.