Kovalam is a town of beaches and famous for its beach and ayurvedic resorts. It is just 18 kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Kovalam is itself a beach and very much famous in KEKRALA for domestic and international tourists. Kovalam, meaning "a grove of coconut trees. Kovalam Car Rentals, Taxi in Kovalam, Kovalam Cab Hire. From sunbathing to swimming, Ayurvedic rejuvenation to yoga and meditation, herbal body toning massages to special cultural programs and catamaran cruising, holidays in Kovalam is a tourist delight.