Kerala, located on the south-western tip of India, fondly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. An equable climate, serene beaches, tranquil stretches of backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife are the major attractions of this land. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries. Flanked on the western coast by the Arabian Sea, Kerala one of the long coastline of 580 km (360 mi), all of which is virtually dotted with sandy beaches including the famous beaches at Kovalam, Muzhappilangad, Bekal and Kappad. Other popular attractions in the state include backwater tourism and lake resorts around Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam; hill stations and resorts at Munnar, Wayanad, Nelliampathi, Vagamon and Ponmudi; and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Wayanad, Periyar, Parambikulam, Silent Valley National Park and Eravikulam National Park. The "backwaters" region—an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Vembanad Lake. Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace, Hill Palace, and Mattancherry Palace, are also visited. Classical art forms, colourful festivals, exotic cuisine are some of the cultural marvels that await travellers. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine and Panchakarma, the rejuvenation therapy in Ayurveda have also helped Kerala to gain a pan-global reputation as a worth-visit destination.
Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea, located at Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. Kovalam features three spectacular crescent beaches - Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at Kovalam are plenty and diverse include sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising.
Other nearby places of interest include Agasthyamala (UNESCO biosphere reserve) rain forests, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kallar, Braemore, Ponmudi hills, Poovar, Anchuthengu backwaters, Varkala Cliffs and Kappil-Edava lakes.The city is also known for its unique style of architecture involving Kerala Architecture with British and Dravidian influences such as the Napier museum, Thiruvanathapuram Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy temple, Kuthira Malika palace and Kilimanoor palace.The main museums include Kerala Science and Technology Museum (with its attached Priyadarsini Planetarium), Napier Museum, Kerala Soil Museum and Koyikkal Palace Museum.
https://www.keralatourism.org/
http://www.keralatourism.gov.in/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/kerala/kovalam
