Located : In district Kangra, in the the heart of Dhauladhar range
Main Tourist Attractions: Kovalam Beach, Catamaran Cruises, Alappuzha
Best Time To Visit: March to June & Sept. to Nov.
KOVALAM
KOVALAM:
ABOUT KOVALAM:
Kovalam is an important beach township of Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala Southern part of India. It’s located around 18 km south of the city center.
Kovalam Means’ A Grove of Coconut Trees’ that means many coconut trees in this village. Kovalam is also known as the ‘Paradise of the South.’ It is mostly known for its crescent-shaped beaches, namely the Lighthouse Beach, the Hawa Beach and the Samudra Beach, which are only some of the best tourist attraction spots in the Kovalam beach.
MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Kovalam Beach:
Thirty years ago, Kovalam was a hippy idyll: a picture-perfect tropical beach; a traditional fishing village providing fresh fish, fruits and toddy (coconut beer). Today this tiny beach is the focus of a multi-million dollar business, drawing thousands of tourists for a week dose of ozone, UV and a refreshing Indian Experience. Today Kovalam beach is known as the “Paradise of the South”. “Kovalam” means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees.
Catamaran Cruises:
Situated 11-kms away from the town, this lake is easily approachable by road and makes
Tatwani & Machhrial: There are hot springs situated at Tatwani, 25-km from Dharamsala but on the way, at Machhrial, is a waterfall twice as big as the one near the Bhagsunath temple.
Alappuzhav:
The charmingly unkept coastal town of Alappuzha, formerly called Alleppey, lies close by. With its labyrinth of canals, bridges, silver beaches, and cheerful people it makes for a memorable holiday. Alappuzha is a never-ending panorama of lush green paddy fields, towering coconut trees, and long canals that offers enjoyable boat cruises to Kollam along the scenic Vembanad Lake.
