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Thiruvananthapuram
A Day At Kovalam's Lighthouse Beach
Waves, the red-and-white lighthouse and a slow sunset on Kerala's best-known beach.
Where To Stay In Thiruvananthapuram
Where to Stay in Thiruvananthapuram: Hotels and Areas
City centre near the station and temple, or by the sea at Kovalam — choosing your base.
Hotels near Thampanoor and East Fort are handy for trains, buses and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. If you want the beach, Kovalam is about half an hour away by road.
What to look for
- Distance to the railway station if you arrive by train.
- Airport transfers for late flights.
- Sea-facing rooms if you choose Kovalam.
