Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India, located around 16 km south of the city center. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. It is a very renowned tourist place in south India famous for its scenic beaches and beautiful greeneries .
The southernmost beach, the Lighthouse Beach is the one most frequented by tourists, Lighthouse Beach got its name due to the old Vizhinjam Lighthouse located on a 35 meter high on top of the Kurumkal hillock. The lighthouse is built using stones, is colored in red and white bands and enjoys a height of 118 feet. The Lighthouse beach is very clean and has lot of shacks. The water is clear and has got life guards less crowded and calm beach.
Shree Padmanabhaswamy is a Hindu Temple, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Several extant Hindu Texts like the Brahma Purana, Matsya Purana, Varaha Purana, Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, Vayu Purana, Bhagavata Purana and the Mahabharata mention this temple. The Temple has been referred to in the (only recorded) Sangam Period of literature between 500 B.C and 300 A.D several times. Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the most visited temples in Kerala.
Hawa beach or Eve's beach lies opposite to the Light house beach. Many tourists claim it to be the most beautiful among the beaches in Kovalam. Hawa beach is obviously a sensible choice for Honeymooners.. With your soul-mate's hand in yours, you can simply walk through the long sandy shores and relax. If you love adventure, you can enjoy any of the adventure sports at Kovalam beach together as well.
