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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/kovalam-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Kovalam" align="right" />This is undoubtedly India's most popular beach and easily accessible too! This sun-and-sand destination was once Kerala's best kept secret. Till backpackers, followed by adventure enthusiasts discovered it. The three crescent-shaped beaches define it, but it has several other secluded beaches that are really spectacular. There is much to do now - create sand-castles in the beach, take a catamaran ride, sample of the world's best seafood, indulge into some rejuvenating ayurveda and discover heritage you'll not find anywhere. So pack your bags, and start discovering!
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 March - April, Hot and humid 
 
Temperatures - 32Â°C - 36Â°C </td>
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 May - August, Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder 
Annual rainfall - 500 mm</td>
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 October - February, Nights are especially cool 
Temperatures - 18Â°C - 28Â°C </td>
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 <td class="body-text"> This little beach town is easy to get around and traveling on foot is one of the best ways to explore Kovalam. One can hire mopeds or scooters from many of the rental shops available. There are a number of buses that ply within Kovalam. Private vehicles and tourist taxis are the most convenient and comfortable way to travel around. 
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Opp Raj Bhavan, Kowdiar PO, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, 
Tel : 0471-2315397
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/kovalam-what-to-see.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Kovalam" align="right" />Beaches: Kovalam's most recognised feature is undoubtedly its three crescent-shaped beaches, which are separated by rocky hills. Among the most popular beach is the Lighthouse Beach, so named because of the presence of the Vizhinjam Lighthouse, which now is closed to the public. The second large beach is the Hawah Beach, which is also popular among the tourists. The Samundra Beach is relatively quiet and has very few tourists here. In fact it is mostly used by fishermen.

Padmanabhapuram Palace: This is one of the most popular attractions near Kovalam built in true Travancore architecture. This is one of the few well-preserved palaces here and is marked by elaborate woodwork, complete with 108 rooms! The palace is especially noted for its bright murals, mahogany ceiling, coloured windows, Belgian mirrors and a four poster bed made of 67 different pieces of wood. Its special features are the black shiny granite floors and bright paintings of Lord Krishna that adorn the walls. Next to this impressive palace is an Archaeology Museum, which houses murals, manuscripts, stone inscriptions, arms, coins and metalware.
 Open from: 9.00 am-5.00 pm,

Koyikkal Palace: Located almost 18 kms from Trivandrum, this is a traditional building complete with sloping roof and a wide inner courtyard. Once home to the erstwhile Venad royal family, today it is home to the Folklore Museum and Numismatics Museum. The Folklore Museum, as the name suggests, has artifacts typical of the area. These include rare musical instruments, household utensils, manuscripts, jewellery and fabrics. Among the most interesting exhibits are a percussion instrument, Chandravalayam, which you will not find in any other Kerala museum, and the Nanthuni, an instrument made of wood and strings. The Marayuri, a dress made of the bark of trees can also be found here, as are several forms of lamps like the Gajalekshmi and Kettuvillakku, which are lit during ceremonial occasions. The Numismatics Museum's exhibits include the oldest coins of Kerala. The most valuable of Indian coins, karsha, is also found here, which is said to date almost 2500 years. Other coins that you would find here are Rasi (also the world's smallest coins), the first modern gold coin, silver coin and Roman gold coins with imprints of gods and goddesses. 
Open from: 9.00 am-5.00 pm (Monday closed)
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Kaudiar Palace: One home to Maharaja Sree Chitra Thirunal Bala Rama Varma and his family, this is one of the most fascinating royal houses in Kovalam. Though it is not open to the public, you can take a walk around the courtyard. 
 
 
Anchuthengu Fort: Located some 40 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, this fort is one of the strongest surviving forts of the British. This colossal fort, built in sturdy English style was once an important trading station for pepper and coir for the British.


Museums: The museums are Kovalam are possibly the best places to seek out the treasures of the state. Among these, the Napier Museum is one of the most popular, and houses a grand collection of traditional musical instruments, wood carvings, bronze sculptures, ivory wares, old ornaments and costumes. The Kuthiramalika Palace Museum houses paintings and artifacts dating to the era of the king of Travancore. This palace is especially known for its intricate carvings. Science & Technology Museum was established as an informative section and has galleries that offer facts on scientific elements. 
Open from: 10 am-4.45 pm (Tuesday-Sunday)

Veli Tourist Village: This is the place to try your hand in watersports. Pedal boats, rowboats and motorboats are available on hire. The area also has a couple of restaurants and cafÃ©s as well as landscaped gardens. 
Open from: 8.00 am-6.00 pm
 
Sankhumugham Beach: This popular beach is located almost 8 kms from Trivandrum, close to the Veli Tourist Village. There is a children's amusement park here and several cafÃ©s providing a range of snacks. This beach is particularly noted for its star-shaped restaurant serving yummy multi-cuisine dishes. Its attraction also includes the 35 m high statue of Matsya Kanya or mermaid.

Villages: Among popular villages near Kovalam, Vizhinjam Village is known for its Cave Temple, which has unfinished carvings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Also visit the Marine Aquarium, which has a range of exotic marine life, including squirrel fish, moon wrasse, butterfly fish, lion fish and giant turtles. A tiny, yet worth visiting fishing village is Chowara, which is dominated by the Chowara Ayyappa Temple, the Pulinkudi Azhimala Shiva Temple and the Analothbhava Matha Church. 
Open from: Cave Temple & Aquarium - 9.00 am-6.00 pm 
Chowara Temples - 5.30 am-11.30 am; 6.00 pm-7.30 pm

Vellayani Lake:The only freshwater lake in Kerala, it is a haven for anglers. It is especially worth visiting on full moon nights. The lake is an active venue for the boat races held during Onam. It also houses a Devi Temple close to the lake, which is the site of the Vellayani Mahotsava celebrated once in 3 years.

Valliathura Pier: This is most active during the monsoons, when fishermen, unable to venture to the sea, head to this pier. Worth watching is when they throw their catamarans from the pier and swim to them!</td>
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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/kovalam-food.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Kovalam" align="right" />Quite obviously Kovalam abounds in the freshest of seafood you'll ever find anywhere else! The best bet would be to head at the local joints by the beach that often conjure the best gourmet surprises! For a really great setting, head out to Beatles that's serves Goan dishes and pizza, accompanied by beer! The Ashok Hotel is another small restaurant serving some South Indian food including fresh fishes. A particularly favourite place is the Coconut Groove Restaurant, whose specialty is the sizzling tiger prawns, as fresh as it gets! Try this, along with some Ginger Tea or chilled beer! Not just prawns, the restaurant displays its daily catch just before you enter it, so you can take your pick. Of course, considering its popularity, remember to pre-book, or get their early. Leela Kempinski's Terrace Restaurant is a fancy place to try out the elaborate buffet as you sit by the sea. Other top-end restaurant is at the Jeevan Ayurvedic Beach Resort that offers fresh well-cooked food accompanied by a great ambience. Kerala seafood is served at Garcia. Head out to German Bakery for some cakes and coffee. Try the different varieties of breads, including brown bread, sesame bread and whole grain. Their apple pie and banana muffins are particularly great! Fusion Restaurant is another place to head out to, if you are looking for the pepper-grilled fish, squid thoran and prawn curry. </td>
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 		<td align="justify" class="body-text"> <img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/kovalam-shopping.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Kovalam" align="right" />Small shops and cafÃ©s line the stretch of the Kovalam beaches and sell a range of paintings, carpets, metalcrafts, wood and sandalwood artifacts. Tibetan stores selling shawls and woodwork are also present. Try the Surabhi Handicrafts for souvenirs including rosewood elephants, bamboo lampshades, sandalwood boxes and idols, shell jewellery, batik paintings and ebony jewellery boxes. Kashmir Cottage Crafts Industries offers Kashmiri shawls, garments, carpets, silk paintings, walnut boxes, papier-mÃ¢chÃ© wares and brass statues. A particularly popular item is the ayurveda and herbal oils that can be found at the several Ayurvedic massage centers across the town. Ask around the place and get your hands on these perfumed oils and lotions. </td>
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 The Great Elephant Race is one of the most vibrant festivals held in January for 3 days. Watch about 101 elephants adorned in their fineries, garlands and necklaces, parading to the accompaniment of musical instruments. This festival is arranged by the Tourism department of Kerala and the elephants walk from Thrissur to Thiruvananthapuram. It is auspicious to seek blessings from the passing elephants and to feed them with your own hand. The festival concludes at Kovalam beach where there a number of cultural activities organized. Gramam or the Village Fair is another interesting and unique fair held for 10 days. An entire village is recreated on the beaches on traditional Kerala style - the village includes Nalukettu, where the traditional upper class resides, the Chayakada or the village teashop and the Kamalagramam or the artisans' enclave. The Nalukettu is created in wood and tiles and characterised by a vast open courtyard. Inside, displays of Jewelery, paintings, sandalwood crafts and curios are put for all to see. Traditional Kerala food and beverages are available at the Chayakada and you can buy Kerala artifacts from Kamalagramam. The evenings are particularly interesting when the open-air theatre created within the gramam hosts several cultural programs like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam and other folk dances.

A particularly exciting festival takes place in January, called the Fandango or Food Festival. Lasting for 3 days, it is organized on the campus of the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology. This is possibly the best place to sample all traditional cuisines of the region as stalls selling all possible kinds of food are set up. Cultural programs are also arranged for recreation. Nishagandhi Dance Festival is celebrated in February in Thiruvananthapuram and is marked by classical dance shows, folk performances and some contemporary dances. </td>
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A number of options, mostly beach front, of course. For a comfortable stay, try <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002324&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Sherley+Home+Stay&hotelClass=0&address1=Light+House+Beach&address2=&city=Kovalam&state=Kerala&pinCode=695527&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Sherley Home Stay</a> and <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002257&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Bakers+Home+Stay&hotelClass=0&address1=Beach+Road&address2=&city=Kovalam&state=Kerala&pinCode=695527&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Bakers Home Stay</a>. Both of these offer apartment style comfortable accommodation. Located right on the pristine beaches of Kovalam are <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001945&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Sea+Rock+Hotel&hotelClass=0&address1=Beach+Road&address2=&city=Kovalam&state=Kerala&pinCode=695527&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Sea Rock Hotel</a>, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002165&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Kadaloram+Beach+Resort&hotelClass=3&address1=Kovalam+Beach&address2=&city=Kovalam&state=Kerala&pinCode=695524&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Kadaloram Beach Resort</a>, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000399&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Samudra&hotelClass=3&address1=G.V.Raju+Road&address2=&city=Kovalam&state=Kerela&pinCode=695527&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Hotel Samudra</a> and <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002795&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Coconut+Bay+Beach+Resort&hotelClass=2&address1=Mulloor+PO%2CVizhinjam&address2=&city=Kovalam&state=Kerala&pinCode=695521&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Coconut Bay Beach Resort</a>. These hotels, no doubt, are towards the high-end, but offer luxurious accommodations combined with in-house restaurants and easy accessibility to the airport and station. For a rejuvenating option, try the <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002105&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Kadaltheeram+Beach+Resort+%26+Ayurvedic+Spa&hotelClass=3&address1=Edava&address2=&city=Thiruvananthapuram&state=Kerala&pinCode=695311&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Kadaltheeram Beach Resort & Ayurvedic Spa</a>, which offers absolutely refreshing Ayurvedic treatments combined with a restaurant serving fresh seafood. A particularly popular hotel is the four-star <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000245&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Fortune+Hotel+South+Park%2C+Thiruvananthapuram&hotelClass=4&address1=M.G.Road&address2=&city=Thiruvananthapuram&state=Kerala&pinCode=695034&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right">Fortune Hotel South Park</a> in Trivandrum. Of course, the rates here are generally high and it is best to book ahead.</td>
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