Kovalam in Kerala is famous for its golden beaches and palm fringed shores. One of the best beaches in the world Kovalam is the idyllic retreat which is the Paradise of the East. Indian Holiday offers you the details of tourist attractions in Kovalam. Stretches of golden sands and blue waves kissing the palm fringed shores allure the tourists to this beach in Kerala. Kovalam is famous for its scenic beauty and range of water sports which attracts the adventure freaks.

Sankhumugham Beach : The Sankhumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram is only a eight Kilometers journey from the heart of the city. The Sankhumugham Beach is just not a mere beach but a hot bed activities and boasts of some exciting nearby sites. The children's park in the beach keeps the kids happy and gay. For the food lovers, there is a multi cuisine restaurant serving mouth watering dishes. The restaurant is also a thing to see because of its amazing star fish like shape. The indoor recreation center will keep the fun loving person busy and entertained.

Padmanabhapuram Palace: This majestic old palace is 63kms from Thiruvananthapuram. It is situated at Thucklai, on the way to Kanyakumari. This palace was once the capital of the State of Travancore. The palace is built in the Travancore architectural style. This is famous for its 17th and 18th century murals, carved mahogany ceiling, colored mica windows, secret underground passages, inner courtyards, durbal hall, museum, four poster medicinal bed, Belgian mirror, pictures of Lord Krishna, granite dance halls and special black shiny floors which are made from a unique combination of egg white, jaggery, lime, burnt coconut, charcoal and river sand.

Varkala Beach : Travel 54 Km north from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, and you will come to Varkala Beach. Varkala Beach is a quiet and isolated sandy expanse where you can have a relaxing beach holiday without the crowds and bustle of some of the busier beaches in Kerala. Enjoy the laid back attractions of Varkala Beach while on Kerala beach tours with Kerala Backwater. The Varkala Beach is also called Papanasam Beach because it is believed that bathing here will wash away all of one's sins. The Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple nearby is believed to be between 800 - 2000 years old.