A former fishing village and today the Paradise of the South, Kovalam is about 16 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram. Brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore, it is a natural bay free from high waves and surges. Kovalam has three successive crescent shaped beaches and Ayurvedic massage and yoga centers, water sports facilities and a host of cultural programs make this place a popular tourist haven for visitors from around the globe.emperature Summer - Max: 36.2 Min: 20.6 Winter - Max: 35.0 Min: 18.0Climate Kovalam experiences Tropical climate and is generally dry. There is abundant rainfall during the two monsoon periods.