Plan your trip · Kovalam
3 perfect days in Kovalam
Nearby sights each day, timed and walkable — with what to wear for the photos and where to eat every signature dish. Tap any stop for angles, hours & tips.
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Trip at a glance
- Days
- 3 days
- Best season
- ❄️ Winter
- Total stops
- ~18
- Food & drink
- ₹1,350 – ₹3,400
Day 1
Lighthouse Beach & Vizhinjam Lighthouse
7 stops8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Late afternoon, before closing time, when the light is warmer and the beaches below are full of colour.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Beach-front stalls
a short walk
Evening8:30 PM · after dark
Best light: Evening for the sunset over the sea; early morning for an empty beach and soft light on the lighthouse.
Open access
Day 2
Hawah Beach & Samudra Beach
5 stops8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Sunrise, when the fishermen launch their boats and haul in the nets.
Open access
~3 min
Afternoon2:00 – 4:30 PM
Best light: Late afternoon, when the sun is low over the sea and the beach is almost empty.
Open access
Day 3
Vizhinjam
6 stops8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Morning9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Best light: Early morning, when the boats come in and the harbour is busy with fishermen and buyers.
Daylight hours
- 3:00 – 4:30 PMExplore Fish market
3-days trip · ₹1,350 – ₹3,400