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Malayalam, English, Hindi and Tamil |
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:: About Kovalam
A former fishing village and today the "Paradise of the South", Kovalam is about 16 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram. Brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore, it is a natural bay free from high waves and surges. Kovalam has three successive crescent shaped beaches and Ayurvedic massage and yoga centers, water sports facilities and a host of cultural programs make this place a popular tourist haven for visitors from around the globe. |
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:: Attraction In and Around
 | Sarkara, Chirayinkeezhu
This famed Sarkara Bhagavathi temple at Chirayinkeezhu, is in Thiruvananthapuram district. The most important "Bharani utsavam" is a 10- day event commencing (during March-April) with Koodiyattam. |
| Padmanabhapuram Palace
About 54 kms. from Thiruvananthapuram on the way to Nagarcoil, which is now in Tamil Nadu, was once the royal residence of the Travancore kings of Kerala. An old fort is situated here. |
| Aruvippuram
This place is about 24 kms. from Thiruvananthapuram near Neyyattinkara. There is a small Siva Temple built by Sree Narayana Guru, attracting a large number of worshippers during the 'Sivarathri' festival. There is also a small waterfall here. |
| Agasthyakoodam
Agasthyakoodam, a prominent peak in the Sahyadri ranges is about 1900 meters above sea level rising up in the form of a sharp pointed cone. This peak can be approached on foot from Bonacadu (61 kms. from Thiruvananthapuram) and from Neyyar dam (32 kms). |
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:: Getting in, Around & Away
| AIR : | Thiruvananthapuram (about 20 minutes by road) from Kovalam has an international airport with flights arriving and departing to the Gulf, Europe and the U.S.A. Both the domestic and international air terminals have official taxi kiosks close to the exit area of the airport. |
| RAIL : | Nearest railhead is Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram ) Central. Thiruvananthapuram is connected by rail with many important cities. Both broad gauge and metre gauge services operate to the city. |
| BUS : | Kovalam is well connected by road with Thiruvananthapuram and also with several tourist destinations within Kerala and India. There is a bus station at Thampanoor. |
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:: When to Visit
| BEST TIME TO VISIT : |
October to February |
| TEMPERATURE (in celcius): |
Summer - Max: 36.2 Min: 20.6
Winter - Max: 35.0 Min: 18.0
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| CLIMATE : |
Kovalam experiences Tropical climate and is generally dry. There is abundant rainfall during the two monsoon periods. |
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:: Tourist Information Center
Tourist Information Centre,
Railway Station,
Thampanoor
Tel.No: 334470
Tourist Information Centre,
KSRTC Central Bus Station,
Thampanoor
Tel.No: 327224
Tourist Information Centres
Ashok Beach Resort
Kovalam
Phone: 91-471-480085
Tourist Facilitation Centre,
Kovalam
0471-480085
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