Title :
LEND A HELPING HAND
Description :
Support the local handicraft industry and acquire a great souvenir of your time in Kovalam. Typical Kerala artefacts and decorative items made from metal, buffalo horn, screwpine and coir can be found at the government-run Kairali Handicrafts outlet in nearby Thiruvananthapuram.
Title :
GIVE INTO THE CALL OF THE KASAVU
Description :
You must come to Kerala and add some beautiful, pure silk textiles to your wardrobe. Typical saris that are heritage designs, range from simple but stunning white ones with a kasavu or gold border to vibrantly-coloured silks with elaborate borders. Pothys in Thiruvananthapuram is known for its good selection.
Title :
VISIT SREE PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE
Description :
Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a prestigious Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Anantha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Take a stroll through the storied temple and appreciate the 100-foot-tall entrance gate and 18-foot statue.
Title :
THE NAPIER MUSEUM
Description :
This 19th-century museum in nearby Trivandrum displays stone, wood and ivory statues from the 8th century, rare coins and old musical instruments. In the same compound, the Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Natural History Museum are worth visiting, too. This is a must for places to visit in Kovalam.
Title :
RIDE THE WAVES
Description :
Kovalam has some of the best surf in India and the waves are just waiting for you to ride them. The Kovalam Surf Club, which was begun to get local boys and girls to stay in school by offering surf sessions as an incentive, organises surfing sessions for both beginners and experts. Easily one of the most exciting things to do in Kovalam.
Title :
HIT THE BEACHES
Description :
Kovalam is a feast of sand, sun and sea. Lounge on the popular Lighthouse Beach, which has the candy-striped lighthouse that gives it its name, or check out the very breezy Hawa Beach. Or choose the quieter Samudra Beach, which has a steep walk that leads to it. Enjoying the splendour of nature is one of the best things to do in Kovalam.
Title :
THE VIZHINJAM LIGHTHOUSE
Description :
One of the most recognisable landmarks in the region, this candy-striped lighthouse on the southern end of Lighthouse Beach functions well to date. You can climb the spiral staircase for great views that are visible up and down the coast. For lovers of local history, this is among the best places to visit in Kovalam.
Title :
TREAT YOURSELF TO PURE GOLD
Description :
Twenty-two-karat gold from Kerala is always a good buy and comes hallmarked for purity. Bhima Jewellery in Kovalam offers a selection of intricately-worked designs in earrings, neckpieces, bangles and bracelets in both signature and contemporary patterns.
Title :
HEAL YOUR BODY AND SOUL
Description :
Kerala is the home of Ayurveda, and you cannot go wrong with this ancient science of healing and wellbeing. Choose between a holistic Ayurveda break with a wholesome diet and treatment plan or just pamper yourself with a soothing massage. One of the most physically and spiritually nourishing places to visit in Kovalam.
Title :
LEND A HELPING HAND
Description :
Support the local handicraft industry and acquire a great souvenir of your time in Kovalam. Typical Kerala artefacts and decorative items made from metal, buffalo horn, screwpine and coir can be found at the government-run Kairali Handicrafts outlet in nearby Thiruvananthapuram.
Title :
GIVE INTO THE CALL OF THE KASAVU
Description :
You must come to Kerala and add some beautiful, pure silk textiles to your wardrobe. Typical saris that are heritage designs, range from simple but stunning white ones with a kasavu or gold border to vibrantly-coloured silks with elaborate borders. Pothys in Thiruvananthapuram is known for its good selection.
Title :
VISIT SREE PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE
Description :
Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a prestigious Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Anantha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Take a stroll through the storied temple and appreciate the 100-foot-tall entrance gate and 18-foot statue.
Title :
THE NAPIER MUSEUM
Description :
This 19th-century museum in nearby Trivandrum displays stone, wood and ivory statues from the 8th century, rare coins and old musical instruments. In the same compound, the Sree Chitra Art Gallery and Natural History Museum are worth visiting, too. This is a must for places to visit in Kovalam.
Title :
RIDE THE WAVES
Description :
Kovalam has some of the best surf in India and the waves are just waiting for you to ride them. The Kovalam Surf Club, which was begun to get local boys and girls to stay in school by offering surf sessions as an incentive, organises surfing sessions for both beginners and experts. Easily one of the most exciting things to do in Kovalam.
Title :
HIT THE BEACHES
Description :
Kovalam is a feast of sand, sun and sea. Lounge on the popular Lighthouse Beach, which has the candy-striped lighthouse that gives it its name, or check out the very breezy Hawa Beach. Or choose the quieter Samudra Beach, which has a steep walk that leads to it. Enjoying the splendour of nature is one of the best things to do in Kovalam.
Title :
THE VIZHINJAM LIGHTHOUSE
Description :
One of the most recognisable landmarks in the region, this candy-striped lighthouse on the southern end of Lighthouse Beach functions well to date. You can climb the spiral staircase for great views that are visible up and down the coast. For lovers of local history, this is among the best places to visit in Kovalam.
Title :
TREAT YOURSELF TO PURE GOLD
Description :
Twenty-two-karat gold from Kerala is always a good buy and comes hallmarked for purity. Bhima Jewellery in Kovalam offers a selection of intricately-worked designs in earrings, neckpieces, bangles and bracelets in both signature and contemporary patterns.
Title :
HEAL YOUR BODY AND SOUL
Description :
Kerala is the home of Ayurveda, and you cannot go wrong with this ancient science of healing and wellbeing. Choose between a holistic Ayurveda break with a wholesome diet and treatment plan or just pamper yourself with a soothing massage. One of the most physically and spiritually nourishing places to visit in Kovalam.
Title :
LEND A HELPING HAND
Description :
Support the local handicraft industry and acquire a great souvenir of your time in Kovalam. Typical Kerala artefacts and decorative items made from metal, buffalo horn, screwpine and coir can be found at the government-run Kairali Handicrafts outlet in nearby Thiruvananthapuram.
Title :
GIVE INTO THE CALL OF THE KASAVU
Description :
You must come to Kerala and add some beautiful, pure silk textiles to your wardrobe. Typical saris that are heritage designs, range from simple but stunning white ones with a kasavu or gold border to vibrantly-coloured silks with elaborate borders. Pothys in Thiruvananthapuram is known for its good selection.
Title :
VISIT SREE PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE
Description :
Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a prestigious Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Anantha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Take a stroll through the storied temple and appreciate the 100-foot-tall entrance gate and 18-foot statue.