Kerala Beaches
Welcome to God's Own Country - Kerala. Sun-drenched and golden sand await your
footsteps at the shoreline of Kerala which is home to some of the finest beaches,
Fine blue waves that hit the shore now and then making that huge noise that
make scare a child away from the shore but at the end of the day who doesn’t
like to have fun and enjoy the beaches that make you feel excited and adventurous.
Kerala Beaches add color to its repertoire of tourism delights apart from the
houseboats and the backwaters a traveler to Kerala always looks forward to the
beaches of Kerala.
Be it the beaches of Goa or be it the beaches of Orissa, Beaches of Tamil Nadu
or for that matter the Beaches of Kerala, Beaches of Andaman or Beaches of Lakshadweep.
When it comes to choices on selecting a beach holiday in India, the options
are unlimited. More than 7500 km long Indian coastline provides hundreds of
options for the beach lovers.
Leave all your worries and stress back home and come home to these beaches to
relieve all your tensions and stress and rejuvenate you senses. White and golden
beaches of India are all awaiting their precious travelers.
Its not only the child that comes out of you when you are enjoying at the
beaches but also the lovers of the games that people play in water. For the
water sports lovers, India offers choices for all kind of travelers and for
all level of enthusiasts. From the beginner level scuba diving and other water
sports facilities of Goa, to much tougher and much exciting options in Andaman
and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, you could never have better choices to
explore.
Shake your legs or bask under the warm rays of the golden sun, the discretion
is absolutely yours. Some information of best beaches in India chosen from the
hundreds of beaches covering entire Indian peninsula is given below. These are
the finest beaches in India that visitors love to visit and travel to.
These beaches are not only the best due to their natural beauty that they provide
but also the infrastructure that is situated in the near by areas make them
the best.These are the exclusive beaches in India where you can have miles of
beaches for you completely without any disturbance; water sports facilities,
top of the line transportation, gracious accommodation, out of the world cuisine,
and amazing displays of marine life.
However some of the best beaches in Kerala are as follows:
Varkala Beach, Kerala
Varkala is a seaside resort and spa and is also an important Hindu center
of pilgrimage. Located at a distance of 41 km from Thiruvananthapuram city,
Varkala is known for its mineral springs that are a natural gift and also
the rocky cliffs. The 2000-year-old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and the nature
care center are the two main attractions here.
Fort Kochi Beach Kerala
Fort Kochi Beach is just 12 km away from Kochi city; a leisurely walk through
the lanes of the city is the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi. The
town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. Kochi
Carnival on the New Year Eve is a colorful festival not to be missed at the
beach site.
Kappad Beach, Kerala
This little sea faring town is a haven for tourists.Most tourists prefer this
beach as it takes a route through the backwaters. Kappad finds mention in history
and geography texts as the gateway to the Malabar coast. The historic beach
of Kappad is remembered as the one where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of
May 1498 with 170 men in three vessels, thus discovering a sea route to India.
The rock-studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu. 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. A solitary pillar commemorates
the event with the inscription, "Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu,
in the year 1498". The sea here is placid and seemingly untouched by history
or time.
Somatheeram Beach, Kerala
Somatheeram is on the picturesque Malabar Coast 8 km south of Kovalam. The
Somatheeram beach is also graced by an ayurvedic resort with all kind of ayurvedic
treatments. Since ayurveda is another option to look out for this beach takes
its specilaity from the these treatments that are very much preferred by foreigners.
Bekal Beach, Kerala
Bekal Fort is the largest as well as the best preserved fort in Kerala. The
Bekal fort is located on a vast 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian
Sea. The fort stands on a promontory between two long classically beautiful
palm fringed beaches
Padinharekara Beach
At the end of the Tipu Sultan Road near Ponnani, the beach offers a breathtaking
view of the confluence of the Bharathapuzha, the Tirur puzha and the Arabian
sea.
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.
Beypore Beach
Located at the mouth of the Chaliyar river, Beypore one of the prominent ports
and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was an important trade and maritime centre.
Some like it just plain and simple some like it the tough way so if you are
the soft kind and want to spend the evening in a very peaceful and serene
place.The best place for you is probably besides the beach and in the tranquil
surroundings of Kerala.The journey to the land of exhilarating beaches will
be experience that one will remember and cherish for a lifetime.
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