Kovalam has the opinion to be the best beach resort in the State of Kerala. It took me only 40 minutes and 25 rupees to get there by city junk bus from the East Fort bus station in Trivandrum.
From the final bus stop there is little alley going down to the first beach Hawa or Rock Beach. Few fishing boats operate from there. Also water sports are offered. Water is shallow, guards are present and are whistling often. On the other end of this cove there is something like junk observation tower. Once you will pass this tower you will enter the next cove, housing the palms: palm-fringed Lighthouse Beach. More tourists here, more shops and restaurants under the palms. Red and white lighthouse stays on the rocky hill on the opposite end of the cove. The lighthouse with surroundings is the highlight of the Kovalam.
If you decide to pay 50 rupees entry fee and start little hike up, already from the stairs you will see great view of Lighthouse Beach (photo above). Once in the lighthouse you will take a lift up and hike to the balcony for the fantastic panorama:
There is one more beach after lighthouse: Rocky Beach. With access by narrow stairs only few people go there. Therevare big boulders. I went there for the views – it is worth, but you will return the same way.
Fantastic day and only limited number of tourists. But it is very hot and the sun is stron so bring a lot of water and a sun screen!
