If you want to travel to a calm place with the right dose of adventure and serene beauty? Well, Kovalam in Kerala is where you need to plan your next vacation. The stunning views make this place a perfect travel destination and here are the things you will enjoy doing at this place:
A night in the houseboat
A night to spend in houseboats on floating waters with beautiful backdrop, lush greenery etc is what any traveler would dream of. This fantasy can come true as you get to spend your nights in a houseboat here in Karamana River or Ashtamudi Lake. With delicious Malabari food to have and picturesque scenery all around your trip in Kovalam here would be mesmerizing.
Adventure Sports
There are many thrilling water sports activity that you can go for in Kovalam. Right from swimming, surfing, parasailing, to jet skiing and paragliding, you are offered many activities that you can choose from.
Breakfast at German Bakery
Lip-smacking food with views of the stunning Lighthouse beach will woo you! The pancakes, milkshakes and biryani are a must try. Candle light sitting arrangements are also available. The quaint German bakery is famous for vegetarian food and the romantic views. You are charged 700 INR per person here.
Enjoy Ayurvedic massages
Wellness Ayurveda is a symbol of Kerala’s legacy. There are many famous massage and spa centres in Kovalam and pampering yourself with signature Ayurvedic healing and wellness therapies is what anybody would love to go for.
Lighthouse beach
This beach gives you stunning breathtaking views to comfortable and affordable lodging making it the main reason why it is visited the most. Located in southern Kerala, there is a lighthouse that is 30 meters in height giving the beach its name. The structure is made entirely of stones and is coloured in red and white bands. Not only this but the beach is also known for its lush palm plantations and trees. People can also enjoy water activities and sports, such as surfing, parasailing and paragliding here.
Street Shopping
Holidays are incomplete without shopping! In Kovalam you can buy spices, aromatic oil, sarees, and traditional ornaments. There are many you can purchase from Lighthouse beach. Go for kathakali masks and nettipattam that are used for wall décor as they are famous.
Have you visited this quaint town ever?