Kovalam, one
of the renowned beach destinations in the world, is all set for the next peak
tourist season after a heavy and extended monsoon. After the rains, the golden
sands at the three crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam are back and so are the
multihued beach umbrellas, surf boards and cots. Meanwhile, Kerala Tourism is
on a mission to revamp Kovalam to attract more foreign tourists. As part of
this facelift programme, the Edakkal rocks, which are sandwiched between the
Eve’s and the Lighthouse beaches at Kovalam have already been developed as a
sunset viewpoint. Besides, the work of a facilitation centre at the parking lot
on the Eve’s Beach is nearing completion. Also, to find a permanent remedy to
the management of garbage disposal, the District Tourism Promotion Council
(DTPC) has provided biogas plants to around 100 households in and around
Kovalam. Installing ornamental lights and streetlights are other major works,
which are currently underway. The DTPC has also renovated the park near the
entrance of Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) Hotels and Resorts’
Hotel Samudra at a cost of Rs. 4.5 million. A sunset view tower and pavilion
have also become part of the facilities at Kovalam.
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