Introduction

Close to the Lighthouse beach is a memorial dedicated to the two ancient Kovalam poets Ayyanappilla Asan and Ayyippilla Asan. They were the authors of the great regional epics Janakeeya Maha Kaviangal, Ramakatha Pattu and Bharathampattu, who spent their lives in Kovalam near the Lighthouse beach, Avaduthura in 1400 AD. Today the monument is under the Kerala Government Archaeological Department. The memorials get a lot of visitors.

The beach is named after the Vizhinjam lighthouse that dominates the rocky promontory, and continues to glow in the darkness of the night at regular intervals. Unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to scale up the structure to take in a panoramic view of the coastline. This long sandy strip has many life guards patrolling its length. The other side of the beach is paved and illuminated, and is lined with some decent eateries doing an array of seafood, traditional Kerala specialties and snacks. It is very easy to approach this prominent Kovalam beach from Trivandrum city centre as there a number of transport options.

Special Attributes

Its proximity to the lighthouse beach lends it is a quaint atmosphere.

Nuisance

The site is peaceful, and free of irritants.

Dressing restrictions

Dress in whatever you find comfortable.

Connectivity

You can hire a taxi from Trivandrum city centre to Kovalam beach. There is a direct and regular bus service from Trivandrum to Kovalam. In addition to this buses link Kovalam with Ernakulam, Kanyakumari and Periyar.

Enjoyed by

History lovers

Exposure

You will mostly be indoors.

Avoidable Season

Open through the year

Facilities

You can visit the Lighthouse beach, and across the beach is an array of restaurants serving everything from seafood, snacks to local specialties.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction

Tip

Ideal to make a visit in the first half of the day.

Type of site

Memorial site