Kerala Beaches

The land of Kerala is located in the south west corner of India. All those who register their visit to this place tag it as the best tourist destination. Mother nature and her beauties are at her best in Kerala. The beaches here are also renowned throughout the world for their breathtaking charm. The blues of the sky and the blue waters of the beaches of Kerala seem very captivating. Holidaying on these beaches are great fun.

Kerala – A Beach Paradise
Kerala, with its finest beaches, offers surf and sand unspoilt despite being used by trippers from across the world. Kerala beaches have a character unique. Cool, saline breeze blowing on the coconut groves along the coast would function as a balm to an agitated soul.

Lose your heart to the mesmerizing charm of the tropical beaches such as Kovalam, Varkala, Marari Beach, Alappuzha, Kappad, and Bekal.
Alappuzha Beach
Alappuzha beach lies in the district of Alappuzha (Alleppey). The beach is an important tourist spot and offer perfect relaxation of mind, body and soul. The pier which extends into the sea here is about 140 years old. The beach is blessed with nature's green attractions such as lagoons, vast lakes and numerous fresh water rivers. It is truly a wonderland of Kerala with dense palm groves and vast stretches of sand. For the entertainment of the visitors there is a Vijaya beach park which consists of picnic spot with children's park and boating facilities.

Bekal Beach
If you wish to have a perfect beach holiday in Kerala, Bekal Beach is truly a fine option. The beach is a famous tourist haunt and is adorned with beautiful sandy beach backed by swaying palm trees. The atmosphere around the beach is very serene. One can listen to the mesmerising rhythm of the waves. The Bekal beach is located near the Bekal Fort which has a great historical relevance.

Kovalam Beach
Kovalam beach is one of the most popular beaches in Kerala. The word Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees. The unconfined blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away by the surf makes the beach no less than a paradise. You can enjoy aquatics, swimming and sunbathing in the beach and if tired of these the beach also welcomes you to check out the handicrafts, jewellery and cloth shops spread along the beach. And yes not to forget the lip smacking and palate pleasing sea food of the place.

Kappad Beach
The Kappad beach in Kerala is at about 16 km from Kozhikode town in North Kerala and is a gleaming stud of the Indian crown. This is the same beach where Vasco da Gama is said to have landed in 1498 with 170 sailors. The beach is locally famous as Kappakadavu. The entire beach of Kappad is studded with rocks and friendly waves. An interesting feature of the beach is the rock that protrudes in the sea. There is also a temple on the rock which is said to be about 800 years old. The nearby Korapuzha River empties into the sea alongside Kappad Beach. This idyllic beach of Kappad is a perfect entry point to God's own country. The splashing waves and the serenity of the beach make it an ideal beach holiday destination.

Marari Beach
Marari is one of the local fishing villages of Kerala. Life in this village goes on very smoothly. Marari offers endless stretch of sandy beaches. The tourists can also experience the local charm and traditional hospitality of Kerala at its best. The best season to signature your visit to this place is from October to May. The tourists can also indulge themselves in a number of activities at the Marari beach like cruises on the backwaters, visits to the traditional coir – making units etc. One can also enjoy lazing in the sun, exciting water sports such as surfing, parasailing, swimming in the turquoise blue water or playing a game of beach volleyball.

Varkala Beach
54 km North from Thiruvanathapuram, the capital of Kerala lies the Varkala beach. All those discerning travellers looking for a relaxing holiday in Kerala can land to the Varkala beach. The beach is also famous by the name of Papanasam as it is believed that bathing here can wash away all of one's sins. There are many attractions around the this beach like the mineral springs that are considered to have medicinal properties. The beach is however quite famous for its landscape. The Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple nearby is believed to be between 800 - 2000 years old. Watching sunset at the Varkala Beach is an experience unto itself.

Cherai Beach
Cherai beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala. It is located at about 26 km from Ernaculam city, Kochi. A unique combination of sea and backwaters can be found here adorned by coconut palms and paddy fields. This golden beach is 15 km long and is very popular for its cleanliness. The beach also proves to be ideal for several beach activities.
Other Attractions
Backwaters of Kerala
The backwaters formed the unique way of traveling in the past. Till date it is efficiently used as a means to transport men and material. The entire experience of the green and serene backwaters of Kerala is incomparable and incredible. The vivacious and vibrant village life cannot be left in a better way on a smooth sail in the houseboat. The backwaters of Kerala have a fleet of over 250 houseboats. The panoramic nature surrounding the houseboats is clubbed with the equally well-furnished interiors.You must opt for the fabulous ride on the houseboat and explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters of Kerala.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kerala
Kerala has about 30% of its land cover accounted for, by forests. The jungles of Kerala are famous for the Elephants and Tigers besides other animals. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, Parimbikulam Wild Life Sanctuary, Silent Valley National Park, Eravikulam National Park are the major wild life centers. Kumarakom, Thattekkad, Myladumpara are the main Bird watching centers.

Ayurveda
Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual part as a whole. Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests and the cool monsoon season are best suited for ayurveda's curative and restorative packages. This tradition of health care was followed by the Dravidians and Aryans. Every object plant, animal or human according to the panchabhoota philosophy is constituted of vata, pitta and kapha.

Ayurveda makes the natural way to refresh and to eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain resistance and good health. It also teaches us how to lead our life both physically and mentally to attain the bliss of real life.

Access
Air: Kerala have 2 International airport and 1 domestic airport. Trivandrum, the Capital City of Kerala State, has got an International Airport, which is situated right within the city limits, is one among a few of this kind, around the world. Other than the Air India and Indian Airlines, there are many other flights operating from this airport to various parts of the world.
Rail: Best rail network. Connected to all part of the country.Southern Railway's present network extends over a large area of India's Southern Peninsula, covering the states of Tamilnadu, Kerala, Pondicherry, a major portion of Karnataka and a small portion of Andhra Pradesh.