Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerela, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse – sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc.

The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night.

Thiruvananthapuram ( Trivandrum ), the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 km away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. But if you are on holiday it is better to stay in Kovalam and visit the city. Thiruvananthapuram has interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery , the Padmanabhaswamy Temple , Puthenmalike Palace, Zoo, Planetarium, Veli Lagoon, Ponmudi hill station etc. SMSM Institute,a State owned handicrafts emporium, is the ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles.

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram central, about 16 km
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport,about 10 km.

Varkala tunnel is 924 feet long tunnel that was built in 1867 by T. Mahadeva Rao, the dewan of Travancore. The Varkala Tunnel in Varkala is one of the absolute favorite tourist places. It is 55 kilometers long in the north of south India it is called Trivantapuram. Varkala Tunnel in Varkala has famous tunnel, and it is built in the rocky cliffs. The tunnel is 924 feet long you can say that it is 277 meters long in Varkala.

The tunnel was built by a British ruler as a route of the trade centre. These things made tourist attractions in Varkala. Varkala Tunnel is the outstanding, historical and significant landmark at Varkala and has good experience for tourists and visitors.

Most of the people believe that the tunnel is 41 kilometers long that means 25 miles around from Trivantapuram. Varkala tunnel is totally dark and has the underground structure for the sun shine and fresh air. These things made Varkala tourist attractions in Kerala.

The work started in the year of 1869, and went on and was completed in the fourteen years. Through TS Canal of Varkala, you can pass this structure. The tunnel previously was called as Turuthu.

The tunnel was built by Divan Mahadeva Rao and the construction was completed in the year 1880 as it was the period of Divan Sheshaya. It is called a big trade route where people come for trading purpose. Being famous for its trades it gave Varkala tourist attractions.

Other places near the tunnel have also the tourist attractions in Kerala. The tunnel is a century old under the cliffs of Varkala. The Varkala Tunnel in Varkala was once used to take the carriages from

Trivantapuram to Kollam. There is a big hole on the top for light and fresh air. The engineer name was Marvel, he was the civil engineer. There are no commercial uses of this tunnel. These are the glory that gave Varkala tourist attractions.