Kovalam Tour Package for Family

Know before you plan your Kovalam Tour

It can be said that if anytime soon, the southern part of India interests the tourists, then Kovalam is one of the best places to visit in Kerala. This place is considered as a very good destination for family and friends as well as an excellent honeymoon destination too. Kovalam will surely leave you with many treasurable memories and many mesmerising experiences.

Kovalam is one of the most beautiful vacation spots frequently visited by tourists in India. Visiting Kovalam once will just not suffice the travellers’ eyes. The breathtaking beauty, the tranquil surroundings, the three curve shaped beaches, the stony outcroppings on each of the beaches, are some of the major attractions of the awesome Kovalam which pulls tourists towards this idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country, Kerala, again and again. Kovalam can truly be said to be a haven of peace.

The culture and history of this specific place just do not let the visitors leave without making them interested. Very diverse and lovable culture and a magnificent history are in abundance at this splendid place. This place can make anyone visitor feel at home in no time. The level of comfort, the feeling of being at home, the peace and tranquillity, the mesmerising natural beauty, the aesthetic views of the surroundings are perfect for families looking for a relaxing vacation.
 

Must visit places in Kovalam

Kovalam boasts of a long stretch of beach, consisting of a 17 km long coastline. This coastline is divided into three beaches, which form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beaches. The three beaches are:
 

1. Lighthouse Beach
This is the largest of the three beaches and is located in the southernmost area of Kovalam. The old Vizhinjam Lighthouse located on a 35 meter high on top of the Kurumkal hillock gave the beach its name.

2. Hawah Beach

This is the beach primarily used by fishermen for setting out sail intended for fishing activities. This beach is also known as the first topless beach in India. But, nowadays, topless bathing is banned except in private coves owned by some resorts.

3. Samudra Beach

This beach is separated from the southern side by a large promontory. This beach is usually used by the fishermen for trading activities.

The Kovalam coastline has shallow waters stretching for hundreds of meters which makes it ideal for swimming activities. Hence, tourists usually fall in love with this place once they visit it. The beaches have palm covered headlands that are steep and are lined up with shops that sell all kinds of goods and services.
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4. The Dams

The Neyyar Dam is a gravity dam built on the Neyyar River in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, and the Aruvikkara Damis the dam which provides water to the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. It is famous for the ancient Bhagavathi temple.

5. The Temples

The ThiruvallamParasurama Temple is a 2000-year old, temple situated at the merging of 3 rivers (Triveni Sangam), namely, Karamana River, Killi River, and Parvathiputhanar River, and theVizhinjam Rock-cut cave Temple is an ancient temple. It dates to back to 8th century. There are rock-cut sculptures of the 18th century in this temple.
 

Things/Activities to do around when in Kovalam

There are many activities for families to take part in on their Kovalam family vacation:
 

• The foodies will be delighted as Kovalam is famous for its delicious varieties of fish.
  
• One can visit the beautiful Churches, Mosques and Temples here.
  
• Kovalam is a spot loved by European and Israeli Tourists, and hence, people can enjoy the company of foreigners during their stay at Kovalam.
  
• Kovalam has been home to many Ayurvedic salons, regeneration and recuperation resorts which offer and sell a variety of Ayurvedic and natural treatments for tourists.
  
• The famous beaches of Kovalam are just marvellous. They give a delightful experience to all the tourists visiting here.