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Shankumugham Beach

 


Location

Country     : India
State         : Kerala 
District      : Trivandrum/Thiruvananthapuram

Highlights

  • Good spot to spend evening and enjoy sunset.
  • The gigantic sculpture of Sagarakanyaka (Mermaid) by Kanai Kunhiraman is another attraction.
  • Variety of street foods available throughout the length of beach.
  • Beautiful children's park with rides available
  • Good parking facility with charging point for EV vehicles available.

How to reach there?

  • Nearest Railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway station(TVC) at 7 km
  • Nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport(TRV) at short drive away

Kovalam

 


Location

Country     : India
State          : Kerala 
District      : Trivandrum/Thiruvananthapuram

Highlights

  • Tourist destination since 1930s
  • Kovalam has three beaches separated by rock formations.
    • Light House Beach - Often Visited. Got its name due to the old Vizhinjam light house
    • Hawah Beach/Eve's beach - Claimed to be most beautiful among the three beaches, by the tourists
    • Samudra beach- Less visited. Local Fishermen do their trade activities here.
  • Many resorts are available in and around Kovalam.
  • If you plan to visit the city's other spots, it is better to stay at Kovalam and plan your visits. 
  • Variety of Ayurveda treatments available in various centers located there.

How to reach there?

  • Nearest Railway station is Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway station(TVC) at 16 km
  • Nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport(TRV) at 10 km