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Essential Information About Kovalam

Here's a rejuvenating retreat amidst the crescent shaped beaches & swaying palms

Tourism in Kovalam

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Best time to visit
Jan - Dec
Ideal Duration
4-5 Days
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Rs. 2,500
  • Ideal for families
  • Ideal for Couples
  • Backwaters

Kovalam Tourist Information

Here's some important information as recommended by Lakhs of our travelers

Kovalam is a beautiful and peaceful town in Kerala.Tourism in Kovalam has increased considerably over the years as people find that it is a place for relaxation. You can come here for a solo as well as a family trip. Kovalam tourism is boosting as the place offers great facilities in terms of transportation, sightseeing, adventure-filled activities, and much more.

Swimming, sunbathing, beach and water sports, herbal and ayurvedic body massages etc. are some things that you should definitely try when touring in Kovalam. It is just 16 kilometers away from the capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. It is not a hassle getting to the capital from Kovalam. This city has some specialties that you should know about, hence, here are some facts about Kovalam. Besides all this, Kovalam is world famous for its backwaters and many tourists take advantage of that by going surfing there.

Stay in Kovalam:

Kovalam is famous for its crescent shaped beaches. Along these beaches, there are many cottages and other sorts of accommodations available for tourists. There are Ayurvedic health resorts, budget cottages, and small hotels. You can even opt to stay in a 5-star hotel in Kovalam. The best time to visit Kovalam is from September to March, so if you want to avoid the high prices, you can go during the off season. Pre-booking hotels will save you a lot of money, so it is advisable to do that. However, on spot booking for a night is also possible. In Kovalam, you can even opt for homestays during which you will have the privilege of staying with a local family.

Food in Kovalam:

Kovalam offers a variety of cuisine. The food at restaurants ranges from continental to authentic South Indian. We would advise you to try out puttu. It is a breakfast dish and is very common in Kovalam. Its ingredients include rice or wheat with grated coconut. Appam is another popular dish there. It is usually served with meat and other non-vegetarian dishes. Kappa is a spicy but a unique dish. It is a herb that is garnished and cooked to create an exquisite dish. You will often be served your food on clean palm leaves. Seafood is found in abundance in the south. You will, however, be able to taste plenty of South India spices in your food.

Language and Festivals in Kovalam:

People in Kovalam converse mainly in Malayalam which is their mother tongue. English is also widely spoken in the city. The Kovalites are generous and welcoming people. Do not hesitate to pass a smile to a local, they will reciprocate.

People in Kovalam like to celebrate their festivals with grandeur and pompousness. The Elephant Race is a popular festival celebrated in the month of January. Elephants can be seen marching the streets of Kovalam. The Kerala Village Festival is a 10-day long celebration in a village near Kovalam, where the locals display their music and folk dances with great enthusiasm.

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    Chitra C

    Bengaluru

    Chitra's 3 days trip to Kovalam

    We recently booked a 2-day trip to Alleppey through Namaskaram Travels via travel triangle , and the entire experience was excellent. They handled all the arrangements, including hotel bookings and the cab service, making our trip completely hassle-free. The hotel stay was very comfortable — the ro
    oms were clean, well-maintained, and the hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful. It really made our stay relaxing and pleasant. Special mention to the cab driver arranged by Namaskaram Travels — he was very friendly, professional, and took great care of us throughout the trip. He also suggested good places to visit and eat, making our Alleppey experience even better. Overall, we had a wonderful and smooth trip thanks to Namaskaram Travels. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone planning a visit to Alleppey!
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    Chshalini

    New delhi

    Chshalini's 6 days trip to Kovalam

    Awesome service by team. Management was fantastic. Fog munnar resort best property.
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    Murtaza

    Hyderabad

    Murtaza's 7 days trip to Kovalam

    Overall it was a good experience, make sure to double check the rooms category, location and breakfast options to avoid inconvenience .
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    Venugopalmadhumitha

    Chennai central

    Venugopalmadhumitha's 3 days trip to Kovalam

    Good trip, shahil from bookit forget it helped totally thanks to him. Cab service was not upto the mark. Woodnote Thekkady was awesome to stay. Kondailip resort was not upto the mark. Doors of the rooms doesn't have proper locks. Not worthy for the cost incurred.
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    Vijaya Maheswari

    Hyderabad

    Vijaya's 5 days trip to Kovalam

    Whole travel is good, but Cab is so old but driver is so professional In boat house faced the water supply issue Eravikulam national park is beautiful experience
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    Madan Ashrit

    Bangalore

    Madan's 4 days trip to Kovalam

    Overall tour is good nice experience. Cab Drive was friendly. Travel Agent also nice service and quick response. Well Hotels and nice staf. Thank you for Travel Agency.
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    Prakashchari

    Bangalore

    Prakashchari's 4 days trip to Kovalam

    Thanks to Mamta for helping in providing a good travel itinerary and supporting me with all queries during the booking and also during the the trip. Overall the trip was good. Resort stay in Munnar was very good. Private boathouse could have been better.
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    Pratik Sadiwala

    Indore

    Pratik's 7 days trip to Kovalam

    My experience with travel is good, just need transparency while booking accommodations. Over all good experience
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    Akkhanhere

    Hyderabad

    Akkhanhere's 6 days trip to Kovalam

    "We recently traveled with Travel Triangle and had an absolutely fantastic experience! From the initial planning to the final day, everything was seamless and well-organized. Our travel advisor MAMTA, was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, providing us with valuable insights and recommendations.
    The trip itself was amazing, and we felt very well taken care of throughout. Every penny you expended is worthy. We highly recommend Travel Unbounded to anyone planning a trip! We especially appreciated the excellent communication of MAMTA JI and the attention to detail in our itinerary. Our driver Sunil, was also a highlight, providing a safe and comfortable ride, and even sharing local stories and culture with us."
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    Deepak Ms

    Bangalore

    Deepak's 4 days trip to Kovalam

    The resort in Munnar was awesome. Even the driver was helpful and friendly. Even the houseboat services were good.

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    Where can I avail Ayurveda and Yoga in Kovalam?

     

    Ayurveda and Yoga should probably be available at your place of stay itself. If not, there are a number of Ayurvedic and Yogic centres on and off the beach. Only go for centres recognised by the Department of Tourism.

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