Kovalam Beach Travel Guide
Kovalam Beach is Kerala’s most famous beach destination, known for its crescent-shaped coastline and lighthouse views. Located near Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam is popular for beach resorts, ayurveda therapies, calm swimming zones and sunsets.
📍 Quick Facts
StateKerala
Famous ForLighthouse & Ayurveda
Ideal Duration2–3 Days
LanguagesMalayalam, English, Hindi
🌦 Live Weather & Network
WeatherLoading…
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📱 NetworkJio, Airtel, VI
🌐 InternetGood 4G & WiFi
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Oct – MarBest weather & sea conditions
Apr – MayHot but less crowded
Jun – SepMonsoon, rough sea
FestivalsOnam & Vishu
🎯 Things to See & Do
🏖 Places
🍽 Food
🛍 Shopping
✨ Experiences
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Lighthouse BeachIconic Kovalam beach
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Hawah BeachScenic shoreline
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Samudra BeachQuiet beach
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Kovalam LighthousePanoramic views
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Kerala CuisineFish curry & appam
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Seafood ShacksFresh catch
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Beach CafésSea-view dining
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Juice BarsFresh coconut drinks
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Beach ShopsSouvenirs & clothes
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HandicraftsKerala art
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Resort WearBeach fashion
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Ayurveda ProductsOils & herbs
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Ayurvedic TherapyWellness treatments
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SwimmingSafe zones
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Sunset ViewsLighthouse area
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Backwater TripsNearby canals
🗺 Suggested Kovalam Itinerary
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Day 1Lighthouse Beach · Sunset
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Day 2Hawah Beach · Ayurveda
🚆 How to Reach Kovalam Beach
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Trivandrum Airport15 km
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Thiruvananthapuram Station16 km
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Bus / TaxiEasy access
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Auto / Taxi₹200+
🏨 Where to Stay in Kovalam
Luxury
Mid-Range
Budget
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Leela KovalamCliff luxury resort
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Taj Green CovePremium resort
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Uday SamudraBeachfront stay
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SomatheeramAyurveda resort
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Guest HousesAffordable rooms
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HomestaysBudget stays
🍴 Popular Restaurants
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Fusion RestaurantSeafood & continental
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BaitFine dining
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German BakeryCafé & snacks
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Local EateriesKerala meals
📍 Nearby Destinations
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple · 16 kmFamous temple
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Poovar · 25 kmBackwater island
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Varkala · 55 kmCliff beach
👕 What to Wear
Summer – Light cotton clothes
Beach – Comfortable sandals
Evening – Modest casual wear
Monsoon – Rainwear
🎉 Festivals
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OnamHarvest festival
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VishuKerala New Year
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Temple FestivalsCultural events