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Indian City Travel Guide >>Kovalam |
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| Main Languages |
Malayalam, English, Hindi and Tamil |
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| Best Time to Visit | October to February | ||
| Temperature | Summer - Max:
36.2 Min: 20.6 Winter - Max: 35.0 Min: 18.0 |
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| Main Attraction |
Agasthyakoodam |
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About Kovalam |
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A former fishing village and today the "Paradise of the South", Kovalam is about 16 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram. Brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore, it is a natural bay free from high waves and surges. Kovalam has three successive crescent shaped beaches and Ayurvedic massage and yoga centers, water sports facilities and a host of cultural programs make this place a popular tourist haven for visitors from around the globe. |
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| Attractions In & Around | |||
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Agasthyakoodam :- Agasthyakoodam, a prominent
peak in the Sahyadri ranges is about 1900 meters above sea level rising up
in the form of a sharp pointed cone. This peak can be approached on foot
from Bonacadu (61 kms. from Thiruvananthapuram) and from Neyyar dam (32
kms). Aruvippuram :- This place is about 24 kms. from Thiruvananthapuram near Neyyattinkara. There is a small Siva Temple built by Sree Narayana Guru, attracting a large number of worshippers during the 'Sivarathri' festival. There is also a small waterfall here. Padmanabhapuram Palace :- About 54 kms. from Thiruvananthapuram on the way to Nagarcoil, which is now in Tamil Nadu, was once the royal residence of the Travancore kings of Kerala. An old fort is situated here. Sarkara, Chirayinkeezhu :- This famed Sarkara Bhagavathi temple at Chirayinkeezhu, is in Thiruvananthapuram district. The most important "Bharani utsavam" is a 10- day event commencing (during March-April) with Koodiyattam. Getting in, Around & Away AIR : Thiruvananthapuram (about 20 minutes by road) from Kovalam has an international airport with flights arriving and departing to the Gulf, Europe and the U.S.A. Both the domestic and international air terminals have official taxi kiosks close to the exit area of the airport. RAIL : Nearest railhead is Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram ) Central. Thiruvananthapuram is connected by rail with many important cities. Both broad gauge and metre gauge services operate to the city. Tourist Information Center 1 Tourist Information Centers(Govt) Tourist Information Centre, Railway Station, Thampanoor Tel.No: 334470 Tourist Information Centre, KSRTC Central Bus Station, Thampanoor Tel.No: 327224 Tourist Information Centres Ashok Beach Resort Kovalam Phone: 91-471-480085 Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kovalam 0471-480085 |
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