About Place
Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.
Places To Visit
- Lighthouse Beach
- Veli Tourist Village
- Vellayani Lake
- Artificial Off-Shore Coral Reef
- Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple
- Karamana River
- Hawa Beach
- Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium
- Neyyar Dam
- Chowara Beach
Activities
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Boat Rides
- Ayurvedic massages
- Gramam Village Fair
Famous Food
- Fishes
- fruit salads
- chicken
- Idli
- Dosa
- Vadas
- Uttapam
- seafood
Things To Buy
- Sarongs
- Souvenirs
- Handicrafts
- Handlooms
Shopping Area
- Lighthouse Beach
- Kovalam Fish Market
