What To Do In Kovalam, Kerala

Kovalam- the palm- fringed beach town, south of Capital city Thiruvananthapuram (aka Trivandrum) is a great place to unwind, relax and rejuvenate. It's pristine beaches, rocky cliffs and pure air will surely get your adrenaline pumping.  Go on to read what to do in Kovalam, Kerala.

What to do in Kovalam, Kerala

• Enjoy the Lighthouse beach :
  
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  The Light house of Kovalam is the landmark from where you can plan what to do in Kovalam. Climb the lighthouse and relish the wind in your eyes and hair. It is indeed a great place to immerse in the beauty of the beach, the blue waves, rocky cliffs. Hire a cab or an auto rickshaw if you do not stay nearby- but don't miss it.
• Indulge in Water Sports : Going to Kovalam and not trying out Water sports is a crime! Pick up between  wind-surfing to para-sailing or jet skiing- everything is available for the adventurous. You can choose between Kovalam, Vizhinjam, Samudra and Pozhikkara beaches but do spare 3-4 hours for this activity.
• A houseboat ride on Karamana river:
  
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  If you are not exposed to water bodies in your area, try out a night's stay in houseboats on the Karamana river- Nothing like it! Savour Kerala dishes in houseboats of your choice and budget (Available from Rs12,000- Rs30,000 for 24 hours). Travel agents in Kovalam will help you out on this.

What to do in Kovalam, Kerala

• Rock on Catamaran!: If you think you are a dare-devil, try out the Catamaran in Hawa beach! Open from 10 am- 6 pm, you can select the type of Catamaran you wish to ride along with the strong tides. Price depends upon the length of the ride and the material of catamaran boat.
• Go to Vizhinjam harbour:
  
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  If you want to know how the fisherfolk on the coastal belt live, go to this fishermen's hub- Vizhinjam harbour. At a distance of 3.5 kms from Kovalam, it is a must see place of rural beauty and a place for thousands boats to park before their next sea journey.
• Visit Vellayani Lake: A boat ride on the picturesque Vellayani lake is compulsory to experience one of the most tranquil sunsets in this coastal region. The ecosystem of this lake is unique and abundant  with it's own variety of fauna and flora (Kovalam - Vellayani Lake distance is 6.4 kms). 

      What to do in Kovalam, Kerala

• Pamper with Ayurveda- Coming to Kerala and not indulging in Ayurveda may be un-inspiring. A wide variety Ayurveda treatments are available but get it done at reputed places only. There are individual outlets as well as branded ones- Leela Raviz health spa, Somatheeram Ayurvedic health resort, Ayurthheram,Vaidyasala Ayurveda(Turtle-on-beach resort) are recommended.
• Retreat at Sivananda Yoga Ashram: Go for a detox, mindfulness session or plainly meditate here for total recharge under trained masters. It is a much sought after  place for Yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic treatment. The serene atmosphere backed by natural surroundings is unbeatable.
• Go Shopping at Kovalam town: :
  
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  Before you leave Kovalam, make sure you purchase some Kerala spices, aromatic oils, local handloom material and Kasavu sarees. Pick up some Kathakali and ethnic handicrafts too for memory sake, because you may not get it anywhere else.