Kovalam Map & Exploration
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Samudra Beach
Samudra Beach sees fewer resort crowds than the southern stretch of Kovalam. Fishing boats still drawn up on the sand each morning. A scenic cliffside path connects it to Hawa Beach. Those walking the full length of Kovalam’s coast. Samudra Beach sits at an elevation of 8 m. Is typically explored in about 1-2 hours. The most favourable months to visit are July, January, February, and December. Conditions are best suited for sightseeing.
Lighthouse Beach
The Vizhinjam lighthouse at the southern end of the beach can be climbed. Panoramic views over Kovalam’s coastline, and the promenade below it is lined. The resorts, seafood shacks and Ayurveda centres. Have made this stretch the anchor of Kovalam’s tourism since the 1970s. Lighthouse Beach sits at an elevation of 7 m. Is typically explored in about 2-3 hours. The most favourable months to visit are July, January, February, and December. Conditions are best suited for sightseeing.
Vizhinjam Lighthouse
Standing around 30 metres tall at the tip of the headland separating Lighthouse. Hawa beaches, Vizhinjam Lighthouse’s viewing deck gives an uninterrupted look down over Kovalam’s. Curving shoreline and out to the Arabian Sea. Making the modest entry fee and climb one of the town’s most popular short activities. Vizhinjam Lighthouse is typically explored in about 30-45 minutes. The best time to visit is October to March. Nearby points of interest include Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour, Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple, and Vizhinjam Beach. Other notable highlights include spiral climb of 148 steps to top.
Hawa Beach
The second-largest beach of Kovala, and it takes less than five minutes to walk from Lighthouse Beach.
Popular Routes
Thiruvananthapuram → Kovalam
The distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalam is about 19 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Attingal → Kovalam
The distance from Attingal to Kovalam is about 45 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).
Nagercoil → Kovalam
The distance from Nagercoil to Kovalam is about 69 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated).
Kollam → Kovalam
The distance from Kollam to Kovalam is about 86 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated).
Bengaluru → Kovalam
The distance from Bengaluru to Kovalam is about 642 km by road, roughly 13 hours (estimated).
Chennai → Kovalam
The distance from Chennai to Kovalam is about 792 km by road, roughly 16 hours (estimated).
Getting to Kovalam
Kovalam is reachable by road, rail and air.
Thiruvananthapuram
Attingal
Nagercoil
Kollam
Bengaluru
Chennai
Nearest Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), about 12 km
Nearest Railway Station
Nemom railway station, about 8 km
Suggested Itineraries
1 Day in Kovalam
1 DayA one-day plan for Kovalam covering Hawa Beach, Samudra Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Vizhinjam Lighthouse.
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