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Kovalam is a beach and seaside resort in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India. Kovalam is located 12.6 km (7.8 mi) southeast of the city center. The beaches around Kovalam are popular vacation destinations for both domestic and international travellers.

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Beaches

Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the crescent of the Kovalam beach.

Lighthouse Beach – the southernmost beach, the Lighthouse Beach, is named after the 118 feet Vizhinjam Lighthouse located on top of the Kurumkal hillock.


Hawah Beach – also known as Eve's Beach, consists of a high rock promontory and a bay, and is used by local fishermen.

Samudra Beach – separated from the Lighthouse Beach by a large promontory, it is also used by local fishermen.

Ashoka Beach – sea-wall to see the sea above the rocks and swimmable shallow waters

Places to visit

Karamana River – Karamana River originates from the southern part of Sahyadri Range. The river predominantly flows through an outskirt region of Kovalam called Karmana, hence the nomenclature.
Vellayani Lake
Halcyon Castle
Kovalam Art Gallery
Valiyathura Pier
Neyyar Dam
Aruvikkara Dam
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple

Tourist facilities

Kovalam was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippie era.

It still has a high status among tourists, who arrive mostly from Europe and Israel.

Kovalam is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, and recuperation and regeneration resorts which provide a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists. One of the first hotels to open there was the Kovalam Beach Resort, which was designed by Charles Correa from 1969 to 1974.


Transport

The nearest train station is Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station, about 16 km (9.94 mi) away. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 10 km (6.21 mi) away.