How do I get to Kovalam by train?

By Train. The Trivandrum Central railway station, located about 15 kilometres from Kovalam, is the nearest railway station to Kovalam. The Trivandrum Central railway station is well linked to major cities in India. From the railway station, one can hire a taxi or a cab or board a bus to reach Kovalam.

How do I get to Kovalam by train?

By Train. The Trivandrum Central railway station, located about 15 kilometres from Kovalam, is the nearest railway station to Kovalam. The Trivandrum Central railway station is well linked to major cities in India. From the railway station, one can hire a taxi or a cab or board a bus to reach Kovalam.

Which is better poovar or Kovalam?

Stay at Poovar if the idea is to just relax in peaceful surroundings and have no plans to go out from the resort. Else choose Kovalam as its the happening place. You will be stuck if you go to Poovar as you reach the island where the hotels are by boat and that is it. Head for Kovalam.

Which is better Varkala or Kovalam?

Varkala has a longer, wider, and much better beach and has less black sand than Kovalam. Don’t expect that beaches to be having golden sands as being showcased in any restaurant brochures.

How many km Trivandrum to Kovalam?

Distance Between Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalam

Distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalam by Road is 16 Kms
Distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalam by Flight is 15 Kms
Travel Time from Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalam by Road is 0:30 hrs

Which railway station is near to Padmanabhaswamy temple?

Thampanoor, Trivandrum Railway station. you can reach temple by walk.

How many platforms are there in Trivandrum Central railway station?

5
Thiruvananthapuram Central, formerly Trivandrum Central (also known as Thampanoor railway station) (station code: TVC), is the largest railway station in the city of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum) in the Indian state of Kerala….Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station.

Thiruvananthapuram Central Trivandrum Central
Platforms 5
Tracks 28

Is Kollam and Kovalam the same?

A. The Distance between Kollam to Kovalam by road is 76KM. The aerial distance from Kollam to Kovalam is 68KM. Q.

Which is better Kovalam or Alleppey?

Alleppey is mostly popular for houseboats whereas Kovalam is a beach area.. so check what interests you more and accordingly decide. Alleppey is a jetty point, from where houseboat are docked. While Kovalam is a beach destination. If you are looking for a beach around Cochin, better go to Marari beach.

Why is Kovalam famous?

Kovalam is famous for its beaches, among the most pristine in India. Kovalam is extremely popular among westerners due to shallow waters and low tidal waves. It is also one of the oldest tourist enclave in India, which known among tourist circuit right in 1930s.

Is poovar worth visiting?

It is a nice place with beautiful scenery all around. The boat riding, Golden Sand beach, Mangroves and and the estuary.. It is worth for a memorable evening.

Why is Kovalam beach famous?

Is there any dress code for Padmanabhaswamy temple?

Dress code to be followed at the Padmanabha Swamy Temple Only Hindus are permitted inside the temple. The dress code for men is Mund / Dhoti with or without Angavastra. Men need to wear mundu or dhoti (worn around the waist and going down up to the heels) and should not wear shirts of any kind.