Essential Information About Kovalam

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

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Best time to visit
Sep - Feb
Ideal Duration
4-5 Days
Visa
N/A
Starting from
Rs. 2,500

Website

keralatourism.org/destination/kovalam-beach/236
  • 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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Kavitha's 8 days trip to Kovalam

Had a good trip.The staff in all the hotels were good.

Kavitha Varadha Reddy New delhi

Shrikant's 5 days trip to Kovalam

I recently availed a travel package from 7C Destination - Ranjith helped us book the package, and while most of the experience was positive, there were a few drawbacks that I would like to highlight. Positives: Cab Driver: Sudhish, our cab driver, was exceptional. He was not only professional but also incredibly helpful and down-to-earth, making our journey smooth and enjoyable. Hotels: The hotels included in the package were excellent, providing great comfort and hospitality. Negatives: Houseboat Experience: Unfortunately, the houseboat experience was a major letdown. Not a single sightseeing activity was covered during the houseboat trip. The houseboat remained docked in a village where the crew seemed to be engaged in other work. Before the trip, we were promised a village tour, an optional powerboat ride, and then a return for a night stay. However, the crew moved at a very slow pace, and we ended up spending the night in the same village without fulfilling the promised activities. To make matters worse, we were dropped off early the next morning without any sightseeing. I hope 7C Destination takes these concerns seriously to ensure a better experience for future travelers.

Shrikant More Pune

Manojwadhwa's 5 days trip to Kovalam

It was a good experience for us . Everything was going gud but in the last day of my trip our driver dailed call to his company and the another person talked to us and his behaviour was very rude and loud that made a disappointement to us . Misleading was also there in bit places Rest the trip was gud Hope these kinda problems will not face next tym . Thanks ! Best memories includes Aranyanka Resort vist , House boat visit , Elephant Safari & Cherai beach .

Manojwadhwa New delhi

Ashish's 5 days trip to Kovalam

Best trip...7c destination agent was great...faced no issue...driver was great and helpful

Ashish New delhi

Manoj's 5 days trip to Kovalam

Excellent organise. Cab driver is very much supportive and very punctual. Jungle safari was excellent at both the location Munnar and Thekkady.

Manoj Gaikwad Pune

Kochharritesh's 6 days trip to Kovalam

We had a wonderful experience, and the support provided by Comfort Destination representative Mr. Robin was exceptional. However, the houseboat experience could be improved by ensuring the air conditioning is switched on before the client’s arrival. This small step would help eliminate humidity and make the boarding experience much more comfortable. Travelling with very cooperative driver Mr. Shaji.

Kochharritesh Amritsar

Vkspqrtons's 4 days trip to Kovalam

Went on kerla trip for 5 days. It was a wondefull experience. Cab and hotels were very clean. Driver helped us visit all the spots in a planned way. All extra payments were prior informed in the quotation so no hidden charges. looking forward to plan future trips with traveltriangle.

Vkspqrtons Pune

Shesharaj's 4 days trip to Kovalam

It was aa good time we spent together with the help of travel agent alan

Shesharaj Chennai

Apoorv's 4 days trip to Kovalam

Everything was so good and we enjoyed the most. But the food in uday backwaters resort was not good. The fog resort was the best in everything . This whole trip was memorable.

Apoorv Katiyar

Mahesh's 4 days trip to Kovalam

Drivers is not ready to travel some places.He is trying to choose his comfort.based on that they are changing plans adhoc. Resort stay,water falls,boating

Mahesh Hyderabad

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FAQ's of Kovalam

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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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