Kovalam

The Lighthouse is located on a rocky promontory at the southern end of Kovalam Beach, at a hillock named Kurumkal. Due to this lighthouse, the southern end of the Kovalam Beach is called as Lighthouse Beach. The lighthouse that is built using stones is colored in red and white bands and enjoys a height of 118 feet and is 30 metres long. Tourists visiting this lighthouse can climb the 142 spiral stairs to reach the observation platform, from where views of Beemapalli Mosque and Poovar are available. From atop the lighthouse one can distinctly make out the ridges that separate the three Kovalam beaches. This lighthouse is also known as the Vizjinham lighthouse or the Vilinjam lighthouse. The lighthouse underwent renovations in the year 1972 and again in 2003.

Samudra Beach, which is just 4 km north of Kovalam, is a popular attraction. This is the northernmost of the Kovalam beaches and also the least crowded. The beach owes its name to Hotel Samudra, which is operated by Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. this place is marked by its solitude and a profound sense of isolation from the rest of the world. Forming the northern part of Kovalam Beach, this beach is popular among both Indian as well as international tourists. Numerous basic wooden fishing vessels can be seen near the beach. Separated by a huge headland, This is the reason why this region has a number of Ayurveda Health Resorts. 

Vellayani Lake, or Vellayani Kayal as known in local language, flows through the district of Thiruvananthapuram and happens to be the largest fresh water lake of the district. A road passes through this lake; a bund has been constructed for this purpose. The lake is a favorite picnic spot among the locals as well as the tourists since it is close from the main bus station of Thiruvananthapuram. The lake is a sight to behold with its crystal clear blue water that is also fresh. When the moonlight falls on the lake, the whole place takes on an ethereal quality.