beach
Varkala Beach
A dramatic stretch of coastline where dramatic laterite cliffs drop sharply to the Arabian Sea, lined with cafes and shops along the cliff edge.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Kerala, India · Asia
Kovalam sits on the route: 10 minutes from Kanjiramkulam, 52km from Varkala Beach.
Kovalam is a town located in Kerala, India. With a population of 6,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kovalam sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kovalam to your route.
Kovalam (Malayalam: [koːʋɐɭɐm]) is a beach and seaside resort in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India. Kovalam is located 12.6 km (7.8 mi) southeast of the city center. The beaches around Kovalam are popular vacation destinations for both domestic and international travellers.
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Kovalam is located in Kerala, India, Asia. The coordinates are 8.3667 latitude, 76.9967 longitude.
Kovalam has a population of approximately 6,000 people, making it a town in India.
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A dramatic stretch of coastline where dramatic laterite cliffs drop sharply to the Arabian Sea, lined with cafes and shops along the cliff edge.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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