Azhimala beach

Azhimala is a beach near to Kovalam. It is a very quiet beach. Its slightly more than 20 kms from Trivandrum city. Around 5-6 kms from Vizhinjam. There are lots of Ayurvedic resorts in Azhimala. There is a temple in the name of Azhimala. The temple is very near to the beach. The beach can be viewed from a hill (mala). That’s why its name is Azhimala. The view of the beach from the Azhimala hill is very nice.

A view of the beach from Azhimala

Another kilometre from Azhimala, you will reach Chowara, another beautiful beach. Evenings are the best time as you can watch the beautiful sunset.

How to reach Azhimala ?
The beach can be reached from Trivandrum or Nagercoil or Kollam.

From Nagercoil (2 ways)
- Nagercoil-> Marthandam-> Kaliyikkavila-> Parassala-> Amarivila-> Neyyatinkara-> Poovar-> Pulinkudi-> Azhimala (NH 47)

- Nagercoil-> Marthandam-> Kaliyikkavila-> Parassala-> Amarivila-> Neyyatinkara-> Balaramapuram-> Uchakada-> Mukkola-> Pulinkudi-> Azhimala (NH 47)

Buses are frequently available from Trivandrum to Balaramapuram. From Balaramapuram catch a bus to Vizhijam, get down at Mukkola. From Mukkola catch bus to Azhimala kshethram (temple).

From Trivandrum (2 ways)
- Thampanoor-> Karamana-> Pappanamcode-> Nemom-> Vedivachancoil-> Balaramapuram-> Uchakada-> Mukkola-> Pulinkudi-> Azhimala (NH 47)

- Thampanoor-> Eastfort-> Manacaud-> Ambalathara-> Thiruvallam-> Kovalam Jn-> Vizhinjam-> Mukkola-> Pulinkudi-> Azhimala (NH 47 Bypass)

Buses are frequently available from Trivandrum to Balaramapuram. From Balaramapuram catch a bus to Vizhijam, get down at Mukkola. From Mukkola catch bus to Azhimala kshethram (temple).

From Kollam (1 way)
- Kollam-> Attingal-> Kazhakutam-> Chackai-> Enjackal-> Thiruvallam-> Kovalam Jn-> Vizhinjam-> Mukkola-> Pulinkudi-> Azhimala (NH 47 Bypass)

Buses are frequently available from Kollam to Trivandrum. From Thampanoor catch a bus to Vizhijam. Catch a bus to Balaramapuram or Kattakada, get down at Mukkola. From Mukkola catch bus to Azhimala kshethram (temple).

As you reach Pulinkudi you can see a big board announcing `Azhimala Siva temple'. Turn right and proceed nearly a kilometre to reach the destination.

Note: Few buses are available directly from Thampanoor/Eastfort to Azhimala kshethram (temple). Here Thampanoor refers to the Trivandrum bus stand.

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