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Kovalam - the ultimate in relaxation

by PeterVancouver - last update: Jul 11, 2005

Kovalam Beaches

Fishermen on northern beach
Kovalam consists of three successive small crescent beaches; the southern most known as Lighthouse Beach, is where most of the visitors spend their time. The beach is bordered with low cost lodging houses, and restaurants which offer adequate facilities, at affordable tariffs - ideal for a long stay providing you dont mind crowds. or the commercialism of hundreds of small shops along the beach trying to sell you absolutly everything under the sun.
The middle beach, overlooked from a rocky headland by the five star Ashok Radisson resort, functions each morning as a base for local fishers.
North of Ashok, is the third beach which is very little affected by the changing times. It is dotted with a few rudimentary wooden fishing vessels After spending 60 hours on Indian railways, travelling down the West Coast, our stop at Trivandrum and our stay at Kovalam were probably the highlights of our trip in India The best time to visit the area for some very pleasent weather is between late November and the end of March
Lighthouse beachKovalam

Lighthouse Beach Kovalam

Southernmost beach with far more people and low cost accomodation than the two bays north of here
Food sellers at each station

Railway to Southern India

After spending 60 hours on Indian railways, travelling down the West Coast, our stop at Trivandrum and our stay at Kovalam were probably the highlights of our trip in India

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In A Nutshell:"A great place to snooze and booze in the sun"
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Comments for PeterVancouver about Kovalam
RafaelTheSecond Mon May 16, 2005 04:04 UTC
 There is much more to discover in this area of India am sure, a gorgeous coastline and some incredible wild life in the ciountryside. I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO INDIA ONE DAY!

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