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Kovalam
KeralaKovalam is a coastal town in Kerala, known for its picturesque beaches, cultural attractions, and historical significance. It is located 12.6 km southeast of Thiruvananthapuram city center and is renowned for its three main beaches: Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach.
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Temples in Kovalam
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Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
Sri Ananta Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Shri Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple
Kadri Manjunatha Temple
Achyuta Raya Temple
Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple
Elamkulam Sree Mahadeva Temple
Sri kanteshwara Temple
Sri Bhagandeshwara Temple
Amruteshvara Temple
Kadu Malleshwara Temple
Mangaladevi Temple
Bull Temple Dodda Basavana Gudi
Anantheshwara Temple
Virupaksha Temple
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple
Aruvippuram Siva Temple
Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple
Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple
Karikkakom Sree Chamundi Devi Temple
Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple
Velorvattom Mahadeva Temple
Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple
Shree Siddharoodha Swami Math
Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple
Mangaladevi Kannagi Temple
Ernakulam Shiva Temple
Ambalapady Janardhana and Mahakali Temple
Udupi Sri Krishna Temple
Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
Lakshmi Devi Temple, Doddagaddavalli
Shantaleswara Temple
Ramalingeshwara Kamanna Temple
Vellayani Devi Temple
Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple
Chamundeshwari Temple
Kappe Chennigaraya Temple
Chandramouleshwara Temple
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
Malikappurathamma Devi Temple
Sreekanteswaram Mahadeva Temple
Kollur Mookambika Temple
Shree Pattevinayak Temple
Thiruvenkitachalapathy Temple
Chengannur Mahadeva Temple
Thazhaykkattu Panchiyamma Temple
How to Reach Kovalam
Transportation
Emergency ContactReach by Air
The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 10 km away.
Reach by Train
The nearest train station is Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station, about 16 km away.
Reach by Road
Local transportation options include buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws.
Historical Timeline
- Kovalam first gained attention in the late 1920s when the Regent Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi of Travancore constructed her beach resort, Halcyon Castle
- In the 1930s, European guests of the Travancore kingdom discovered Kovalam's potential as a tourist destination
- In the early 1970s, many hippies visited Kovalam on their way to Ceylon via the hippie trail, transforming it into a significant tourist destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main beaches in Kovalam are Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach.
