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Kovalam

Sandy beaches and shoulder-soothing Ayuverdic treatments? There couldn’t be a better place to chill.

We know we said that Kerala wasn’t known for its picture-perfect beaches, but when it comes to sandy shores and waving fronds, southern Kerala does indeed score pretty highly. Kovalam, a teensy-tiny surf town where reggae fills the air, is probably the most well-known beach and crescent bays and ritzy hotels of the shoreline are stunning if sometimes busy. Head a little further in either direction and you’ll also be in for a treat; here, the cliffs get more dramatic, the beaches more deserted and the palm trees more, er, wavey. So, when should you go? For sun-splattered but temperate days, travel between October and March before the monsoon season hits in late May. Don’t ignore June, July and September totally, however, as it’s the perfect time to take Ayuverdic treatments. And the best place for them? You guessed it…

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Coconut palms sway over golden crescents where gentle waves lap at shores steeped in healing traditions. Morning brings fishermen hauling gleaming nets beside yogis greeting the sun, while ancient Ayurvedic wisdom flows through spa sanctuaries overlooking the Arabian Sea. The iconic lighthouse stands sentinel over waters where novice surfers catch their first waves and traditional catamarans dot the horizon. Whether you're feasting on just-caught seafood in a beach shack, discovering thousand-year-old cave temples, or drifting through Poovar's mystical mangroves at sunset, this coastal haven proves that relaxation comes naturally when paradise feels like home.

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Relax on the soft sandy beaches of Kovalam

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Best time to visit Kovalam

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Dry Season — one of the best times to visit

Reviews

Based on 7 Feefo Reviews for India

Josephine

Nothing is too much trouble

June 2025

14 nights in India

Carola paid great attention to our brief and curated the most wonderful trip for us. When I needed to alter a couple of her suggestions she came back very quickly with other fantastic options. Can't wait to head out and experience it all!

Very knowledgable people and a true willingness to help! Looking forward to my trip...

Kevin Ross

March 2024

10 nights in India and Maldives

The whole trip experience was planned perfectly and went perfectly.

Kylie Earley

February 2024

10 nights in India

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