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Thiruvananthapuram
Where To Stay In Thiruvananthapuram
City centre near the station and temple, or by the sea at Kovalam — choosing your base.
A Day At Kovalam's Lighthouse Beach
Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam: Day Trip Guide
Waves, the red-and-white lighthouse and a slow sunset on Kerala's best-known beach.
Kovalam's Lighthouse Beach curves below the striped lighthouse on Kurumkal hill. Mornings are calm, with fishermen bringing in boats; by evening, cafés along the promenade fill up for sunset.
Tips from our visit
- Climb the lighthouse for a view over all three beaches.
- Swim only between the lifeguard flags.
- Pair it with a visit to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in the city.
