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Beaches Of Kerala
Kerala, the crown jewel of Indian tourism industry was selected by National Geographic Traveler as ‘One of the 10 paradises of the World’ and ‘One of 50 must see destinations of a lifetime’. Kerala is endowed with a 550-km Arabian Sea coastline and is dotted with beautiful beaches. Kovalam and Varkala are world renowned beaches of Kerala. But there are many more beaches frequented by locals but less travelled by tourists. We 'll introduce these 'virgin' beaches of Kerala.
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| Kovalam Beach |
SEA BATHER'S DREAM |
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Kovalam is a world-famous beach resort, which has been a favorite spot for tourists since 1930s. It was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.
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| Shanghumugham Beach |
POPULAR BEACH |
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Shanghumugham Beach is a popular city beach near Thiruvananathapuram airport. This beach is a hot picnic destination for the locals. Thousands of locals throng the beach in the evenings to watch the sunset. The hustle and bustle of the beach may annoy the quite loving traveller. |
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| Varkala Beach |
AWESOME CLIFFS |
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Cliffs! Cliffs! Cliffs! It's the sensational cliffs that sets apart Varkala beach from any other place on earth. The view of the Arbaian sea from atop the Varkala cliffs is sensational. Just imagine the sun dipping into the Arabian sea, turning the sky and the sea into a golden red! Just sit there and watch the play of colours! You will never want to leave this place.
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| Kappil Beach |
EXPLORE THE UNEXPLORED |
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 Located just 5 KM away from Varkala is Kappil Beach. This beach is nature at its best with a serene, other worldly charm. Here the famous Vembanadu lake merge into the sea. This a place less frequented by tourists.Kerala Budget Traveller advices you to visit this 'virgin' beach.Aqua activities such as swimming and water sports can be enjoyed here |
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| Thangasseri Beach |
HISTORICAL BEACH |
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 This beach is situated at a distance of about 5 kms from Kollam town and is 3 KM long. There are many historical sites that you can explore while at the Thangasseri Beach. You can see the ruins of an Old Portuguese fort and churches built in the 18th century. |
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| Thirumullavaram Beach |
EARLY MORNING BEACH |
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 Thirumullavaram Beach is located at 6 km north of kollam, kerala. Thirumullavaram beach is filled with coconut palms, ideal for early morning walks. You can see the fisherman venture into the sea for their catch of the day. Thirumullavaram beach is very well connected by road and offers good facilities |
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| Alappuzha Beach |
VENICE OF THE EAST |
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 Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. |
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| Andhakaranazhi Beach |
SERENE BEACH |
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 Andhakaranazhi beach is a fishing hamlet at the the confluence of Vembanadu lake and Arabian sea in Alappuzha district of Kerala. It is another one of those virgin beaches of Kerala. The place is calm, quiet and serene. |
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| Arthunkal Beach |
CHURCH AND THE BEACH |
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 Arthunkal is famous for its famous Catholic St. Andrew's Forane Church and the beautiful beach. The church is just walking distance from the beach. Arthunkal Perunnal, the feast of St. Sebastian, is a 10-day festival which falls sometime in the beginning of January. |
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| Mararikulam Beach |
SWIM THE SEA |
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 Mararikulam Beach is a beach in Alappuzha District of Kerala. Barely 11 km from Alappuzha (Alleppey) town, this sleepy little village is an idyllic location for a vacation. Currently the only resort in the area is the 'Marari Beach Resort' belonging to CGH Earth chain of resorts, although there are a number of homestays . The beach is clean and safe for swimming. |
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| Fort Kochi Beach |
OVERFLOWING WITH HISTORY |
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 A favourite haunt of Kochiites, the beach at Fort Kochi is a tranquil experience at any time of the day. Do it alone or in the company of your loved ones, it offers the ideal ambiance to relax and to let your thoughts soar to new heights of creativity. 12 kms from ernakulam city, a leisurely walk through the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic fort kochi. |
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| Cherai Beach |
LOVELY BEACH |
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 The lovely beach bordering the Vypeen island is ideal for swimming. The sea on the western side and the backwaters on the east give this upcoming tourist destination a uniqueness which can be found only in Kerala. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction. |
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| Kappadu Beach |
VASCO DA GAMA LANDED HERE |
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 16 kms from Kozhikode (Calicut) , this is the historic beach where Vasco-da-Gama landed on the 27th of May 1498, with 170 men in three vessels. A monument on the beach commemorates this historic event. An interesting feature of the landscape is the sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea. The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years old. |
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| Muzhappilangad Beach |
DRIVE - IN BEACH |
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 Muzhappilangad Beach is a drive-in beach in the Kannur district of Kerala . The beach is about 5 KM long and you can enjoy by driving through the beach. The beach is of unparalleled beauty dotted by thick coconut groves which line the beach. This beach is calm, serene and secluded. The beach has shallow water and ideal for swimming |
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| Vallikunnu Beach |
A MARVEL OF NATURE |
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 Situated amidst a thick coconut grove, the Vallikunnu beach is truly a marvel of nature. As you curl up with a book or take a lazy stroll along the sandy stretch, you are surely going to have a pleasant time at the Vallikunnu beach. A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here. The kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away. |
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| Payyambalam Beach |
POPULA PICNIC SPOT |
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 Quiet, secluded, this beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best locale for a relaxed evening. The Payyambalam beach is a popular picnic spot of the local people. The rest of the land - Kannur - is equally fascinating to explore. Being the cradle of ageless folk arts like Theyyam and folk music , Kannur has always remained a land of ageless charms. |
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| Bekal Fort Beach |
BEAUTIFUL SHALLOW BEACH |
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 Kasaragod, the northernmost district of Kerala is renowned as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The imposing fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala. The beautiful expanse of the shallow beach near the Bekal fort known as Bekal Fort Beach has been developed as an exotic beach location by the Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC). |
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| Kappil Beach, Kasargod |
CALM WATER |
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 6 km north of Bekal, Kappil beach has fine sand and calm water, but beware of shifting sandbars. |
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