Lighthouse Beach and Kerala's original beach resort town
Distance from Kochi
~215 km, around 5 hours by road
Best time to visit
November to February for the best beach weather
Ideal duration
1-2 days
Kovalam, just south of Trivandrum, was one of Kerala's first beach destinations to draw international visitors. Its crescent-shaped beaches, lighthouse, and seafood shacks make it a relaxed close to a longer Kerala circuit.
Usually the final stop on a south-Kerala circuit that also covers Trivandrum's heritage sites.
Book a chauffeur-driven cab, or browse a ready-made package.
Kochi → Trivandrum → Kovalam → Kochi
₹14,500 – ₹18,000
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Kochi → Kovalam → Kochi
₹11,000 – ₹14,500
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Kochi → Munnar → Thekkady → Alleppey → Kovalam → Kochi
₹28,000 – ₹35,000
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