Beach Activity at Kovalam | Kovalam Beaches

Beach Activity at Kovalam

The crescent shaped beaches of Kovalam are distinguished in three parts. The southern most part consists of the Light house beach where one can have a view of the spectacular Vizhinzam mosque. The middle one is the Hawah, which acts as the base for the local fisherman. The northernmost beach is the least frequented and is a place to see the wooden fishing vessels.
       
Beach Activity at Kovalam

The coastal village enclosed by palm fringed rocky headlands is a natural bay for relaxation with the gentle waves blowing past giving a touch of the cool sensation of the sea side. Aquatics, swimming and sunbathing are common sight at the beach. Peoples can be seen strolling bare footed on the sandy shores and the youngsters playing with their surf.

There are also placed a variety of sea food stalls and beach restaurant offering a varied taste of local cuisines to the travellers. The local fishermen provides sunrise and sun set cruising around the beach in small fishing boats.

Major Attractions Nearby

» Napier Museum :

Kovalam Beaches - A great architectural creation, the Napier Museum best represents the combination of the traditional Kerala style with the Mughal and the Chinese Influence. An English architect by the name of Chisholm designed the mansion in 19 th century. In present times it houses a rare collection of archaeological and historical artifacts.

» Sree Chitra Art Gallery:

Established in 1935,The art gallery has a 100 years old world famous paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, the pioneering Indian patron of art in oil painting, who was born and brought up at Kilimanoor Palace in Kerala. The Artistic grandeur of Bengal school of Arts is best exemplified here.

Napier Museum» Padmanabhaswamy temple :

The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who is seen reclining on the Anantha serpent. The temple consists of a tower built of seven stories with rising pillars and intricate carvings decorated with mural paintings. Only peoples from the Hindu religion are allowed inside the temple premises places to the eastern side of the old fort ruins.

» Ponmudi Hill Station :

At a distance of 61 km from Triruvananthapuram in Kerala is situated the Ponmudi hill station. The ever green tea bushes and foliage enthralls the visitors as they enter the hill station.. The crystal water ponds inter spread with the spice trees and the thatched cottages offers a relaxed stay to the travellers. The meandering silver mountains, the wild herbs are soothing and eye catching.

South India is one of the most important tourist destinations of India. Entire south India is dotted with many tourists attractions, such as rich culture & history, breathtakingly beautiful beaches, beach resorts, mesmerizing hill stations with superb natural beauty, exciting house boat in Kerala, sea, elegant forts & palaces, architecturally beautiful temples, exhilarating wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, royal cities, and many more.

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