KOVALAM One of world's great beaches, now a magnificent resort of sun, sea and surf. A beach paradise: your time goes endless in experiencing and enjoying the boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and the unwinding miles of fine-sanded beaches washed by a surf which roars and hisses at the feet of the long-standing palms. Yet Kovalam is not just a beach resort. At the Yoga and Health Centre in a shady grove, the intricacies and the dynamics of yoga and transcedental meditation are taught by experts. You can try out rejuvinating Ayurvedic massages and oil baths that date back thousands of years. And in the quitude of the evening take in a performance of Kathakali, the spectacular dance-drama of Kerala. Drawing from the rich heritage of Hindu epics, Kathakali depicts in chant and dance, the tales of gods, heroes, demons and the fabulous beasts of Indian legends. It is richly costumed and unrivalled in dramatic splendour.