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Tourism in Kovalam

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Jan - Dec
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Top Things To Do In Kovalam

Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences

Going to a coastal town, one always looks forward to several activities. Things to do in Kovalam can range from thrilling water sports to a relaxing yoga session. The plethora of activities in Kovalam will leave you surprised. With the number of beaches in Kovalam, you can always choose to go for a swim on a pleasant day. Thereafter, you can plan what to do in Kovalam based on your own liking.

Water sports like surfing on the wild waters surrounding the beaches. You can learn how to surf and paddle board in one day under guidance from a professional at the Kovalam Surf Club. It is cheap and affordable, and will surely be your money’s worth. Other water sports are parasailing, boat sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and water skiing.

Sometimes, the fishermen at some beaches will take you on their boats to observe the sunset in the evening. You can also go see the artificial off-shore coral reef at the Lighthouse Beach and just sit there to admire the beauty. However, there are so many other things to do in Kovalam that you will have to prioritize. You can also sunbathe or just simply sit down for a picnic at the beach. The Lighthouse Beach, the Hawa Beach and the Samudra Beach are the three most visited beaches in Kovalam.

Sightseeing is one of the activities that any tourist would want to do. You can go visit the Halcyon Castle, which was earlier a castle but now has been converted into a 5-star resort. You can also spend the night there and avail the opportunity to live with grandeur for one night or maybe more if you really like the experience. If you are religiously inclined, visiting the temples, churches and mosques can another be another thing to do in Kovalam. Some famous places of worship are Thiruvallam Parasurma Temple, Kovalam Jama Masjid, and Analothbhava Matha Church.

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Water Sports in Kovalam

If you are an adventure junkie, then visit Kovalam - a coastal town where there is an abundance of water sports to  let you engage in. While going to a coastal town, one always looks forward to several activities such as water sports in Kovalam. So, let the adventurer in you indulge in water sports in Kovalam for a thrillin...

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  • Water Sports
  • Adventure
  • Beach

Wooden Boat Ride in Kovalam

Wooden boat rides in Kovalam are a common activity and it is what people visualize when they think about Kerala. There are pictures of families sitting in a wooden boat, somewhere amidst the serene backwaters of Kovalam on all websites. Wooden boat rides are extremely popular and almost every tourist goes on this ride. It i...

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  • Nature
  • Backwaters
  • Sunset
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Snorkeling In Kovalam

Snorkeling in Kovalam is an activity which is best experienced during the months when the sea is calm; these months are from December to March. The best thing about this experience is that you do not need to be so worried about the dangers of the sea. The professionals ensure that everything proceeds smoothly and there is n...

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  • Undersea Walk
  • Nature
  • Adventure
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    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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    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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    Surfing, wooden boat rides and motorboat rides are some of the activities that can be done in Kovalam. Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising are also some of the activities people go for on the pristine beaches of Kovalam.

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