Kovalam

Halcyon Castle Also known as Kovalam Palace, presently it is a heritage hotel where you can experience a luxury stay and get a taste of royalty. Built in 1932, Halcyon Castle was the retreat of the royal family of Travancore, present Kerala. Certain areas of the property are open for the visitors (apart from the guests) with free entry.

Valiyathura Pier Since 1950, the Pier of Valiyathura has been of great prominence for cargo transportation and catamaran installation. The 214 metre long pier on the old port of Valiyathura presently serves as a breathtaking spot to encounter the sunset, and is undoubtedly a perfect place for mesmerising photography.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple The elegant Padmanabhaswamy Temple has been built in reverence to Lord Vishnu and its age is more than a century. The architecture of the temple has an accent of Dravidian and Keralite culture and several Hindu deities are finely carved on the temple structures. The temple has strict dress codes both for men and women.

Vizhinjam Rock – Cut Cave Temple The place is of great interest for history and architecture enthusiasts as the temple's history dates back to the 8th Century AD. The site has been under ASI’s maintenance since 1965. A statue of Dakshinamurthy is placed inside the temple and the cave temple has carvings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Veli Tourist Village A very popular picnic spot at Kovalam, Veli Tourist Village has a unique boating spot at the confluence of Arabian Sea and the Veli Lake. The place is just perfect for children to have lots of fun. Strolling through the gardens inside the property also provides a lot of bliss.

Kovalam Art Gallery The Art Gallery is a must visit in Kovalam. This place houses a priceless collection of artworks by Raja Ravi Varma, Nicolas Roerich and Svetlova. The paintings, sculptures and artifacts in the Art Gallery represent the ancient traditions of India.

Aruvikkara Dam Nestled on the bank of Karamana River, Aruvikkara Dam is yet another favourite picnic spot in Kovalam. Surrounded by lush gardens, there are resting places for the tourists to relax. The famous Durga Devi Temple is a major attraction of the place.

Vellayani Lake Vellayani Lake is predominantly popular for birdwatching activities and the famous snake boat race during the Onam festival. The lake is the largest freshwater body of Kerala, clouded by calmness. The homestays around the Vellayani Lake provide the experience of staying at a village equipped with modern amenities.

Neyyar Dam The dam cum lake serves as a perfect spot for embracing serenity, relaxing and admiring nature. You can indulge in nature walks or visit the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary to experience wilderness. The Sivananda Yoga Ashram is in the vicinity of the lake where you can experience bliss.

German Bakery Located near the Lighthouse Beach, the German Bakery is a pocket friendly eatery and a perfect place to spend an evening, chit-chatting with friends. The morning breakfast and pancakes and shakes are a must try here.