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Kovalam Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Kovalam, Kerala.
- Best time: October To March
- 10 places to see
About Kovalam
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 in Kovalam
- 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
Things to do in Kovalam
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Boat Rides
- Ayurvedic massages
- Gramam Village Fair
Famous food in Kovalam
- Fishes
- fruit salads
- chicken
- Idli
- Dosa
- Vadas
- Uttapam
- seafood
Things to buy in Kovalam
- Sarongs
- Souvenirs
- Handicrafts
- Handlooms
Where to shop in Kovalam
- Lighthouse Beach
- Kovalam Fish Market
