Kovalam
In the ‘God’s own country’, lies an internationally acclaimed beach town known as Kovalam. About 16 kilometres away from the capital Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam has been a much sought-after place among tourists since 1930’s. The beach particularly shot to fame when hippies arrived there in early seventies.
Delegates can explore diverse options such as sunbathing, swimming, catamaran cruising, etc. at the beach. If you are someone who likes thrill, you can go surfing, swimming and ride motor boats. Its proximity to the capital provides visitors with additional options to explore. The places of interest in the capital include Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
When it comes to hosting MICE events, Kovalam is an apt destination owing to its state-of-the-art infrastructure built over the years coupled with the natural beauty. Besides, it is well-connected with other cities of the state and the country by air, rail and road. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport situated at a distance of 10 kilometres from Kovalam. The airport runs flights to and from other major cities of the country and the world such as Singapore, Muscat and Colombo. Thriruvananthapuram Central is the nearest railway station situated about 16 kilometres from Kovalam. In terms of passenger movement, it is the largest railway station in Kerala. The station connects the city with other major cities of the country. Buses are yet another comfortable means to tour Kovalam. There is a well-established bus service comprising buses of different comfort levels which connects the city with major cities such as Bangalore, Chennai, Madurai, and others.