G.B. International ::- Kovalam Beach
| Alleppay | Kasaragod | Malappuram | Pathanamithitta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idukki | Kozhikode | Palakkad | Thrisuur |
| Kochi (Cochin) | Kollam | Waynad | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kannur | Kumarakom | Thekkady | South India |
Kovalam Beach
A sheltered bay, Kovalam is 16 km from Triruvananthampuram (Trivandrum). A sheet of solvery sand curves into an arc that borders the spread of green palm groves on one side while azure blue waters border the other. Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort is a unique concept in resort hotels and provides a complete holiday to the tourist, The Resort is cut into the hillside and is spread out like a small village complete with facilities for watersoprts, yoga, traditional oil massage and special arrangements for Kathakali dances and other local entertainment. The 40 cottages have provate sun-decks that open to the beach and the sea.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s.A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmers, Catamaran cruising etc. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools; Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centers etc. Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 km away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. But if you are on holiday it is better to stay in Kovalam and visit the city. Thiruvananthapura m has interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, the Padmanabha swamy Temple, Ponmudi hill station etc. SMSM Institute, a State owned handicrafts emporium, is the ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles.
Excursions
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple14 Kilometers away from Kovalam at Trivandrum The imposing seven storied tower makes it the most impressive landmark in the city. The temple is an excellent example of the dravidian style of architecture. There are innumerable pillars, intricate carvings, and mural paintings.
Veli Lagoon (Tourist Village)
Delightful waterfront park.An ideal picnic spot where the lake merges with sea. The wadingpool,gardens,exquisite sculptures, a floating bridge and a wide range of aqua sports facilities.
Sree Chithra Art Gallary
Has a rich collection of paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich.It also has copies of paintings of the Ajanta, Rajput,Mughal and Tanjore Schools besides some works from China, Japa,Tibet and bali.
Observatory
The Observatory situated 60m above sea level is located on a hill near the Museum.It is one of the oldest in India. There is a well laid out garden in front of the hill, with a beautiful rose collection.
How to Reach
By AirThe nearest airport is in the Trivandrum Airport, which has direct flights to all the major cities in India.
By Rail
Trivandrum Central Station is the nearest railhead, which is connected to all the important rail junctions in the country.
By Road
Kovalam has a good network of roads. State buses and Inter State buses have regular services. Luxury buses, tourist taxis and autorickshaws can be hired for your travel.