Kovalam

Kovalam
Locality
From top to bottom: 1. View of Kovalam Harbour

2.The Kovalam lighthouse

3.Development along the Karamana River
Kovalam
Kovalam
Coordinates: 8°24′01″N 76°58′43″E / 8.4004°N 76.9787°E / 8.4004; 76.9787
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictThiruvananthapuram district
Government
  TypeMunicipal Corporation
  BodyCorporation of Thiruvananthapuram
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Kovalam is a beach and seaside resort in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India. Kovalam is located 12.6 km (7.8 mi) southeast of the city center. The beaches around Kovalam are popular vacation destinations for both domestic and international travellers.