Destination Features

What does Anjuna and Kovalam Beach have in common?

Lemme give you a Hint…the swinging 60’s, Vietnam, JFK, the Beatles, Woodstock, Flower Power, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and yes Zeenat Aman …Got it?

YES…The Hippies.

If you thought that Anjuna was the only place that was frequented by the Hippies …then think again. This Crescent shaped beach also referred to as the paradise of the South was once the favorite haunt of the Hippies…well before Anjuna came in picture. The poor souls had made all the arrangements to settle down there but the then Govt. of Kerala had some other ideas…and the rest as they say is history.

Though today, Kovalam doesn’t have any such remnants of the Hippie culture. The beach is still very popular with the Europeans and one can find them enjoying on the beach either getting tanned or playing a game of beach volleyball.

Once a sleepy fishing hamlet, Kovalam today is undoubtedly one of the most popular beaches of Kerala. Its location from the capital Triuvanthapuram (13 km only), its vast coastline, azure blue waters and swaying coconut trees is probably the reason why the beaches become crowded on the weekends. Add to it the number of ayurvedic centers and hotels which dot the sea side.