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Home :: wet and wild::
Beautiful Beaches
of Kerala
The south
Indian state of Kerala with its over 600 km long coastline is dotted with some
of the finest, charming and most pristine , Beautiful beaches of Kerala in the world. Lined with
coconut grooves, natural harbours, lagoons and breathtaking views, the beaches
of Kerala provide the tourists every opportunity for a fun filled holiday. Lay
down on the golden sand beneath a sun shade or take a tanning sun bath, sip on a
glass of fresh coconut water while a trained masseur helps relax your tired
muscles. The Kerala Beach Tours offer you this and much
more.
Famous Kerala Beaches :
Kovalam Beach of Kerala
Kovalam, situated about 10 km from
Thiruvananthapuram, has been a popular beach destination since the 1930s when
foreign tourists started coming to this amazing destination. The Kovalam beach in Kerala, known
the world over, for its natural splendour, is lined with coconut trees providing
an excellent place for sun and sea bathing. In the Kovalam beach of Kerala , there are several other leisure
options available for the tourists including catamaran cruise, herbal body
toning massages, sunbathing, swimming, special cultural programmes and many more
fun filled activities.
Beypore Beach
Beypore has over time been one of the most
important port and fishing harbours in Kerala. Situated at a distance of 10 km,
the beach has a magnificent bridge made entirely of stone. The palm fringed
beach provides excellent opportunity for relaxation and spending some peaceful
time.
Alappuzha Beach of Kerala
The Alappuzha Beach of Kerala is one of the
most well known beaches and a popular tourist destination in the district of
Alappuzha. Providing some of the most breathtaking views, this Alappuzha beach of Kerala is
surrounded by the Arabian Sea and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh
water lakes which also make it a popular backwater
destination.
Fort Kochi Beach
Kerala Beach tours offer this beach.It is famous as much
for the picturesque views as it is for the historic Fort Kochi. The Portuguese,
Dutch and British influence can be clearly seen on the culture of the city which
became the first European township in India. The beach is the venue for the
Cochin Carnival, a famous tourist attraction, held here each year on New Year's
eve.
Marari Beach
The Marari Beach, situated about 12 km
from Alappuzha, gets its name from the small fishing village Mararikulam. The
beach is an ideal place for people who want to spend time in peaceful and
tranquil environs, away from the busy life of the cities.
Beach
Resorts
Kerala, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the
planet, offers some fine Beach resorts that provide the tourists with luxury
facilities. Some of the finest beach resorts that you could stay at while on a
holiday in Kerala include Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort (Kovalam), Manaltheeram
Beach Resort (Kovalam), The Taj Garden Retreat (Varkala), Mascot Beach Resort
(Kannur), NC Beach Resort (Malappuram), Brunton Boat Yard (Fort Kochi) and Old
Courtyard (Fort Kochi).
Getting There
» By Air
: Kerala is easily accessible from both, cities in India and abroad. There
are three airports in the state-Thiruvananthapuram International Airport,
Karipur Airport (Kozhikode) and Cochin Airport.
» By Rail :
Many express and passenger trains connect important destinations in the
state and outside the country. There are over 200 railway stations in the state.
Long distance trains connect Kerala to major Indian cities including Mumbai, New
Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata.
» By Road : A well built road
network runs throughout the state connecting with different places in and
outside the state. State Transport buses provide quality services to reach
various major cities in Kerala and other neighbouring states.
