Thiruvananthapuram - Place to visit - Kovalam

This beach, 12 kms. south of Thiruvananthapuram, is one of the finest beaches in India. A high rocky promontory jutting into the sea has created a beautiful bay of calm waters for sea bathing. The India Tourism Development Corporation had developed Kovalam as an integrated seaside resort.

Hotel Samudra, run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is also nearby. Besides, there are numerous hotels managed by private agencies.

The resort has 198 rooms with the four presidential suits in the Halcyon Castle, the Summer Retreat of the erstwhile Maharaja.