Saturday, July 3, 2010

Kovalam Beach(South Kerela)-Location & Introduction,Best Time To Visit,Major Attraction,Three Charming Beaches -Lighthouse, Hawa,Samudra beach,History




Introduction & Location:

Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Famous As:The Most Popular Beach in Kerala
Main Attractions:Yoga and Other Health Related Activities,
Vizhinjam Mosque
Best Time To Visit: October to March

Kerela is called God's own country by world tourism. Kerela is blessed with beauty of hills, rainforests, beaches and backwaters. The beaches of Kerela are among best in the world. Kovalam Beach is best of all beaches. It is totally opposite of Goa. Goa is for backpackers but Kerela is for those who want a peaceful vacation in nature's lap. The clam beauty attracts more upper-class tourists. The best time to visit is October to March

Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea in Kerala, a state in south India. It is located around 13 km from downtown
Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches give a ravishing look.


Its a pleasure to be in the land of coconuts, beaches, backwaters, mountains, and ayurveda. Kovalam in Kerala is acclaimed as one of the most loved tourist destination in the world. An ideal place to seek at any time around the year. In the blessed land , enjoy and refill yourself with the energy and vibe of the soothing nature.

The Three Charming Beaches of Kovalam

The crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three sections. The southern most beach – Lighthouse beach, the middle beach – Hawa beach and the northern most beach – Samudra beach. Beside facilitating the adventure sports.

Lighthouse Beach


Lighthouse beach is the most popular beach, located at the southern part of the Kovalam beach. Enjoy the cool sea breeze, blowing from the Arabian sea and walk barefooted on the soft silver sands of the beach. It offers a spectacular view of the Vizhinzam mosque and its verdant surroundings.

Vizhinjam Lighthouse is one of the prime attractions,he interesting fact about the lighthouse is that it still glows in the dark at regular intervals. Light emitted by it spreads all over and creates the romantic ambiance that delights the tourists utmost

Hawa Beach


Hawa beach in Kovalam is another place of interest to spend a pleasant holiday vacation. Here, tourists can see the daily routine of local fishermen. Every morning they set out to sea to catch fishes, which is the main source of their livelihood. Travel to Hawa beach in Kovalam to have a unique and delightful experience that will surely offer you life time memories to be treasured.

Samudra Beach



Samudra beach enjoys the tranquil and serene atmosphere, an ideal place for nature lovers. Tourists can relax in the laps of nature while enjoying the soothing surroundings. The Samudra beach in Kovalam is also a perfect destination for sunbathing.

History:

Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore.The European guests of the then Travancore kingdom discovered the potentiality of Kovalam beach as a tourist destination in the 1930s. However, Kovalam shot into limelight in the early seventies with arrivals of the masses of hippies

How to Reach Kovalam:

By Air: Thiruvananthapuram international airport is a nearest airport to Kovalam.

By Rail: Thiruvananthapuram railway station is the nearest railhead from Kovalam.

By Road: Tourist can also access to Kovalam by bus that ply regularly from Thiruvananthapuram Kovalam can be reached by direct and regular bus services from Thiruvananthapuram.

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