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Good time to go This month
- Time of day
- Late afternoon to sunset; swim only in safe zones
- Crowds
- High at sunset/holidays
Nature & WildlifeFamousBeach & Nature
Kovalam Beach
A crescent of sand turns golden as fishing boats return and the lighthouse glows.
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Photo: Georgeumartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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01 — About
About Kovalam Beach
Coming soon
We’re still writing about Kovalam Beach: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
02 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
Easy
Easy
Moderate
Hard
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Beach access generally free; lighthouse may charge
- Parking
- Public/commercial parking nearby; fees vary
- Permits
- No general permit; follow lifeguard flags
On the ground
- Local food
- Fish curry meals, appam-stew, banana chips
- Access
- Lighthouse hours and sea conditions change.
Stay safe
Do not swim in rough seas; heed lifeguards and flags
Where it is
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
8.40° N 76.98° E
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