Kerala Beaches Tour

Kerala, known as the 'God's Own Country' is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Kerala is known for its beautiful beaches, the beaches at Kovalam, Cherai and Varkala. Some most beautiful beaches in kerala are kovalam beach, fort kuchi beach, varkala beach, kappad beach and many other beaches.

 

Kovalam Beach
Kovalam is a small village situated on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline. After being discovered this beautiful and secluded beach of south became an instant hit among people in a short period of time. Kovalam Beach is known as the "Paradise of the South". Today it has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in whole of India. It is 16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city. Kovalam Beach is popular in the international arena as well and it comprises of three contiguous crescent beaches. 'Lighthouse Beach' in the south, is the most popular one among all three.
Kovalam, the local vernacular word literally means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beach gives it a serenic look. Best time to visit - September to March.

Beypore Beach
Beypore is one of the major ports and fishing harbours since the ancient times. Beypore Beach is located at the entrance of the Chaliyar River in Kozhikode (Calicut) district. The Beypore beach is located at a distance of 10 kms from the southern part of Kozhikode.

Beypore beach has a bridge built nearly 2 kms into the sea. It was constructed using colossal stones piled up collectively creating a passageway into the sea.

Beypore beach in the south India state of Kerala is popular for the manufacturing of the Uru, the traditional (Arabian trading vessel). It was once most sought after place for merchants from Western Asia, for its ship building industry.

One can visit Beypore beach throughout the year, as the climate here is too pleasant.

Varkala Beach
On the northern side of the famous Kovallam beach is a small village named Varkala. Besides being a famous and mesmerizing beach Varkala is also an important Hindu pilgrimage center as the 2000-year-old Janardana Swamy Temple of Lord Vishnu resides over here, adding to attraction of Varkala Beach. Varkala Beach is about 42 kms from Thiruvanathapuram, the capital city of Kerala.

The Varkala Beach on the coastal shores of Kerala is famous for watching beautiful sunset. Delicious food and adventurous water sports add to its beauty. Best time to visit is from November till May.

Kappad Beach
Kappad Beach is 16 kms away from Kozhikode city in the South Indian state of Kerala. This beach is famous for its pristine beauty and picturesque surroundings. Locally known as Kappakadavu, this is a famous, untouched and calm beach, strewn with hard rocks.

This temple situated on the rock is stretched into the sea and is one of the major attractions of the Kappad beach (This temple is believed to be 800 years old).

Kappad Beach is a historically significant beach where Vasco da Gama landed on 27th May 1498 with 170 men in three ships. The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years old.

Fort Kochi Beach
12 kms from ernakulam city, a leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic fort kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the first european township in india, kochi has an eventful and colourful history. The town was shaped by the portuguese, the dutch and later the british. The result of these cultural interfaces are seen in the remains of the indo european architecture here.

Cherai Beach
45 kms from ernakulam city, this lovely beach bordering vypeen island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction.

Marari Beach (Mararikulam)
Right in the heart of the "spice coast" just an hour from Cochin and even less to Alleppey(also Known as Alpuzzha) is the most fabulous stretch of soft sandy beach fringed with palm, an idyllic retreat for those who want to "get away from it all". Marari originates from "mararikulam", one of the local fishing villages, where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. Completely new to the holiday maker. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience to local charm and traditional keralan hospitality at its best.

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