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India-Kerala-
Kovalam |
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Introduction :
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A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16
kms away from Trivandrum, Kerala's capital city. Kovalam retains a certain
charm and is still popular with travelers carving some rest from the long
haul across the subcontinent. The beaches are generally safe and clean and
the powerful Arabian Sea swells are inviting and invigorating. 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. |
| Altitude |
Sea level |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 36.2° C Min 20.6° C
Winter : Max 35.0° C Min 18.0° C |
| Language |
Malayalam, English, Hindi, Tamil |
| STD Code |
0422 |
| Rainfall |
170 cm |
| Best Time to Visit |
September to May |
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How to get there :
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Air : Nearest Airport - Trivandrum (20 kms). Indian
Air Lines , Air India, Air Lanka, East West Airlines and Gulf Air operate direct
service from Trivandrum to Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Goa, Bangalore, Cochin,
Calicut, in addition to international services to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Gulf
countries and Singapore.
Rail : Nearest rail head is Trivandrum Central. Trivandrum is connected by rail
with many important cities. Road Kovalam is connected by road with several
tourist destinations within Kerala and India.
Road : Coaches, Tourist taxies and Autorickshaws are available. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Excursion : |
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Backwater Kollam |
Marine Aquarium Vizhinjam |
Momumil |
Padmanabhapuram Palace |
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Thiruvallam |
Suchindram Temple |
Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave |
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