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Kovalam
Kovalam
Tourist Information
About Kovalam |
Kovalam Introduction
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A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 kms away from Trivandrum,
Kerala's capital city. This enchanting strip of golden sands is laced with
the rich greenery of coconut palms. Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant
climatic beach resort. It is a dreamy place for tourists all over the world.
Today Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise of the South". With high rock
promontory and a calm bay of blue waters. |
Facts and Figures
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| Altitude |
Sea level |
| Language |
Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil |
| STD Code |
0422 |
| Rainfall |
170 cm |
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Kovalam History
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Samudra - the word means Ocean - is your
perfect seaside getaway. The hotel lies sprawled languidly in la luxuriant
landscaped garden that won acclaim as the best in the State at the annual
International Flower Show held at Thiruvananthapuram. Of the many serene
beaches that dot the 600 km coastline of Kerala, Kovalam has remained an
all-time favourite across the world. |
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How to Reach Kovalam
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Air: Nearest Airport is
Thiruvananthapuram (16 km from Kovalam).
Rail: Nearest Rail head is at
Thiruvananthapuram (16km from Kovalam).
Road: Kovalam can be reached by direct
and regular bus services from Thiruvananthapuram. Buses also link the place
from Ernakulam, Kanyakumari and Periyar wildlife sanctuary. At Kovalam, the
main bus stand is at the entrance of the Ashoka hotel.
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Best Season to Visit Kovalam
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The best time to visit Kovalam is between November to February
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