The Kovalam beach is one of the biggest attractions for visiting Thiruvanantapuram. The golden sand and the azure water make it perfect for beach holidays. The morning belongs to the fishermen, who bring the fishing boats from the sea using thick coir ropes. As the day progresses tourists and sunbathers throng the beach. By the time the sun is overhead the beach wears a deserted look only to reemerge with all its glitz and glamour in the evening. The festive-like ambience fills the air of Kovalam beach till late in the evening.

Regular bus service is available from Thiruvanantapuram East Fort City Bus Stand. The distance is 16 km.

October to March

Government Accommodation

Hotel Samudra
Tel: (0471) 2480089

Private Accommodation

The Beach Hotel
Tel: (0471) 2481995

Sea Coast
Tel: (0471) 2480670

Hilton Beach Resort
Tel: (0471) 2484077

Sagar Beach Resort
Tel: (0471) 2481937

Unlike many other beaches of India Kovalam is spread along three crescent beaches separated by rocky promontories. They are Samudra Beach, the Hawah Beach and the Lighthouse Beach. Samdudra is the quietest and the most posh of the three. Hawah and Lighthouse are generally bustling with lined up eateries, hotels and shops.

Not far from Kovalam is Vizhinzam Harbour, an ostensibly tiny fisherman’s village. From here one can get a picturesque view of the bay with rows of colourful boats dancing with the waves.

Kovalam beaches are excellent for swimming, surfing and boating. However, such activities are not encouraged during the monsoon.