It is always a pleasure to visit Kovalam � one of the choicest tourist attractions in Kerala. Situated around 16 km outside Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam is, as its name suggests, a grove of coconut trees. It was actually a favorite outing spot for the European guests. However, it was popularized as a tourist destination by the advent of eth hippies. Composed of three neighboring beaches, Lighthouse, Samudra, and Hawah, each divided by rocky promontories, Kovalam is also known as the �Paradise of the South�.

Accommodation in Kovalam:
Kovalam beach resorts are the perfect accommodation options for tourists traveling on the Kovalam beach. These well equipped Kovalam beach resorts are just the right choices for honeymooners offering some of the excellent facilities to their guests. The mouth watering authentic Keralite as well as international cuisines that are served in these resorts will make your stay here all the more fulfilling. The several Ayurvedic rejuvenation packages especially offered during the monsoons by the Kovalam beach resorts are an experience of a lifetime. The yoga and meditation sessions in these beach resorts help the tourists rejuvenate and get refreshed. Business travelers can carry on their business activities smoothly at the Kovalam beach resorts that offer state-of-art conference and banquet facilities. However, recreational measures in these lodging options are extremely alluring. Swimming, sunbathing, catamaran cruises and all sorts of water sports that are the various relaxation and leisure activities arranged by the resorts are some of the most alluring Kovalam tourist attractions. You can as well spend your spare time at the volleyball court if you are of the sporty kind or you can seek refuge in the hammocks under the shady trees and delve into some romantic novel.

How to Reach Kovalam:
Kovalam is easily reachable by air as well as rail. The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is barely 14 km away from Kovalam town. Indian Airlines and Jet airways link Kovalam with the major Indian cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore. Regular rail services are available to and from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station which is the nearest railway station to Kovalam to connect to all major parts of India.

Now that you are acquainted with the tourist information on Kovalam, you can plan your trip in a jiffy. Albeit, do not forget to stack sunscreen lotions and sun shades and glares in your knapsack when you visit Kovalam.

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