Festivals and Events in Kovalam- The Splendour of India

Kovalam is a colourful place and has much to offer the travellers who come in search of a real taste of India. One could experience an array of festivals and events in this beach town around the year, the warm and free-spirited hospitality of the natives adds to this and one is hardly disappointed. Famous for its serene, unspoilt beaches and home to a resplendent culture, Kovalam has a whole lot of experiences in store for you. Out of many festivals celebrated in Kovalam, one must definitely experience the Village Fair, the Great Elephant Race and the Food Festival, exclusive to the state of Kerala.

The lush villages around Kovalam come alive every year during the month of January, offering a rich cultural experience to the visitors and villagers alike. Every form of music, dance and martial art is performed in the open air theatres of the villages in the evenings. The ten-day festival, famously known as ‘the Kerala Village Fair’ with its fusion of folk dance and music, offers a much-anticipated break from the monotony of regular activities for the villagers not forgetting the rigorous preparations that go on for weeks ahead. A ‘Gramam’ – a typical Kerala village, is recreated complete with decorated traditional thatched houses.

The Great Elephant Race organised by the Tourism Department of Kerala is an extravaganza that continues for days. The seven-day food festival creates the perfect platform for the tourists to sample good food and have a great time. 101 elephants march from Thissur to Thiruvanthapuram and the festival concludes on the Kovalam beach with an array of cultural programmes and barbecues. Kovalam with all her splendour boasts of her heritage and show cases to the world her authentic blend of culture, entertainment and modernism.

Kovalam sprang into prominence as a tourist destination in the late seventies and retains its splendour and fusion up to this date. This Kovalam Beach Resort is geared to provide unparalleled service to make your stay a memorable one. It was amongst the most popular tourist destinations of India and still has a high regard among all visitors. The various Kovalam Beach Hotels with their own private beaches offer the traveller fun and frolic in the long stretches of sand. One such place is The Leela Kovalam Beach, Kerala famous for its bountiful luxury and exquisite cuisine.