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KERALA BEACHES
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India’s finest beaches are in Kerala. Nearly its entire 900 km length, the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rock-strewn peninsula and coconut palms. The palm-lined beaches of kerala are famous for the calm waves and cobalt blue waters. To add to it all a welcoming people, scrumptious seafood cuisine, bright shinning sun and all makes up for a memorable beach holiday. |
| Kovalam Beach |
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Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerela, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovlam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaram cruising etc |
| Alleppey Beach |
Known as the 'Venice of East', with the Arabian Sea in the West and a large number of lakes and lagoons crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is one of the most beautiful districts in Fascinating Kerala. Famous for a horde of things, Alappuzha stands out for its breathtakingly amazing beach. This beach along with its famous backwater Houseboats and Boat races attracts thousands of tourists every year. This is one of the most popular picnic spots in Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is about 140 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park, near the Beach, add to the attraction of the Beach. Blessed with nature's green beauties such |
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| Marari Beach |
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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 the local charm and traditional Kerala Hospitality at its best. Not that you need to spend the whole of your holiday in seclusion, you couldn't be in a better location for exploring the marvellous backwaters, where the tranquility, the |
stunning scenery and the feeling of being transported back in time, make it a superbly relaxing and inspiring experience.
For a more upbeat day, a visit to Cochin is a must. Being one of the most important trade centres on the " Spice Coast " this is the place to do a spot of shopping and who knows you could actually find a genuine antique in one of the many shops in Jew Town. After an active day of shopping, back to Marari simply sit and relax, watch the sun go down over the horizon and get ready for a leisurely dinner at the resort. After dinner you can rediscover the art of conversation with your fellow holidaymakers. have a relaxing drink at the bat or just enjoy a quite moment on your veranda reflecting on the day's events. Until now Marari has been one of India's best kept secrets. |
| Cherai Beach |
Cherai beach is one of the best naturally gifted beaches of Kerala.Few beaches in Kerala can compare with the cleanliness and beauty of Cherai beach, situated at a distance of 35 kms from Cochin. Affectionately called the princess of the Arabian Sea this 10 kilometer long beach is becoming the favourite destination of the tourists with each passing day.This beach also occupies the unique position of being the only beach where dolphins are sighted. |
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The tourism department has laid much emphasis on the development of this beach and has taken up the task of widening and beautifying it to suit the convenience of the tourists. From the very ancient times Cherai had been known as the destination to enjoy the best of sea food delicacies to be watered down with the country liquor called Toddy. Cherai is easily accessible from every part of Kerala and can be reached by taking either a boat ride from High court Junction to Vypeen and from there to Cherai or the better option being to take the bus direct to Vypeen from Ernakulam city and from there to Cherai. Cherai is only a 40 minutes drive from Vypeen.
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| Fort Kochi Beach |
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Kochi, the ancient port city mentioned by Chinese and Arab traders of the 10th century, and the European merchants Middle Ages, is now a bustling city with all the modern trappings of city life. However, once outside the city center, you will come across the sights and monuments that make a visitor come back to this city again and again to get a taste of its old world charms. The many sights of this historic old city include the old St. Francis Church, the centuries old Jewish Synagogue, the Mattancherry Palace built in typical Kerala style, and the Dutch Palace which was
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actually built by the Portuguese.
The Fort Kochi Beach is famous as the site of the magnificent Fort Kochi. This 17th century fort was built by the British, and now houses a hotel, apart from a museum. So you can combine your Fort Kochi Beach Tour with some cultural and museum tour to the Fort Kochi. Watch the harbor, strung with Chinese fishing nets, a legacy of Kochi's ancient maritime relations with the Chinese Empire. |
