Chowara Beach — Attraction in Kerala

Chowara Beach, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Chowara Beach is a pristine and secluded beach in Thiruvananthapuram that is famous for its fishing spots. It is a picturesque spot and regularly attracts picnickers. The sand is considered as golden colour sands. One can enjoy the sunset here. Early morning walks are also pleasant. A number of tourists enjoy sunbathing here.

It is a palm fringed beach and also has a stretch of rocky terrain adjacent to Ayyappa Temple. One can also see a number of colourful fishing boats here.

Chowara or Chowra Beach stretches from Manaltheeram/Somatheeram to Poovar Island resort and is a long sandy fisherman's beach that can have strong surf in the monsoon season and after storms.

Chowara, just 6-km south of Vizhinjam and the main Kovalam Beach, is a fishing village. It has a long stretch of white sanded quiet beach. (Chowara Beach) It being a fishing village, it is a common and delightful sight that eagles and kites circling above the sea near the beach.

The beach is a "working" beach, which means that locals who live beside it frequent it.

The Chowara Ayyappa Temple nearby gives an even better view of the beach from its immaculate hilltop location. Visitors also have the option of visiting the Azhimalathara Beach nearby.

The sea recedes from the coast here and does not eat into the beach during the Monsoon. One can explore the secluded beaches around here on a rented scooter to get the heady feel of the surreal mix of undeveloped Malayali fishing villages and sumptuous wellness retreats.

The beach is open throughout the year. Accommodation facilities of various standards are available on the Chowara beach. Visitors can choose from old Kerala cottages, renowned heritage hotels and Ayurvedic resorts.

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Chowara Beach, nestled on the Arabian Sea's borders in Thiruvananthapuram District, is located approximately 10 km south of Kovalam. The beach boasts golden sands surrounded by diverse coconut trees, which hide the presence of a fishing village, a temple, and an old church. Colorful boats are a common sight along the shoreline.

Chowara Beach is also home to a beautiful traditional village, along with a hill-top Ayyappa temple facing the beach. Additionally, the old-fashioned Analothbhava Matha church is located right on the beach. Chowara Beach offers a perfect escape from the tourist-infested areas of Kovalam.

To reach the beach, travelers can use any local transport available or opt for a boat ride for a more...

A wonderful beach near Aazhimala Shiva Temple. The place was crowded with visitors to the temple and the beach. Parking was difficult because of the crowd, had to walk around 2km to where I parked my car. Two wheelers won't have this problem. The beach has a beautiful view from the view point which is behind the temple. I've posted my experience on my blog, mytrawellstories. Please check for further details. Update(30.08.21): I personally would prefer coming here than going to Kovalam or Shangumugham I can't explain why but you'll feel like it, also Kovalam Beach is almost...