Resorts Kovalam
The European guests of the then Travancore kingdom discovered the potentiality of Kovalam beach as a tourist destination in the 1930s. But the real fame as an ideal beach resort was won later for the Kovalam beach in the early seventies with arrivals of the masses of 'Hippies'. The crescent-shaped beach has three parts. The southernmost beach, and the most popular is the light house beach. It offers an amazing sight of Vizhinjam mosque. The northern Samudra is a laidback one and time seems stands still here. The Hawah, in the early day, is a beehive of activities with fishermen setting out for sea.
Some of the most popular activities here include the Catamaran cruises, on the country rafts. Very recently a new tour operating company of Trivandrum has found a new package suitable for deep-sea fishing. This new project revolves around the Vizhinjam fishing harbor, at hardly 4 km to the eastern side of Kovalam Beach. Water sports lovers can make good use of surfboards and boogie boards that are obtainable on rental basis on the beach. Private Beaches such as the Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort, Somatheeram, Coconut Bay Beach Resort, Nikki’s Nest, Uday Samudra Beach Resort, Surya Samudra Beach Garden, and Hotel Samudra are some of the most frequented beach holiday resorts in south India.
Jungle Resort
Experience the luxuries of nature whileon your jungle holiday. Go trekking, mountain climbing and engage in adventure activities. Run wild across forest streams and spend the night in a superbly-furnished tree house.
Backwater Resort
It's easy on your budget but best on your list of things to do in Kerala. Cruise through lagoons and backwaters of the state, visit waterside villages, watch boat races and take part in village events.