Beaches of kerala

Kerela has a 600 km long shoreline dotted with some of the finest, most charming Beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves. All of it as peaceful as the rest of the land, washed by the pleasant tropical sun and as pristine as ever.

Alappuzha Beach

 This is one of the most popular picnic spots in alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is about 140 years old.

How to Reach:
Alappuzha is accessible by all the means of communication.

The airport nearest to Alappuzha is Kochi at a distance of 64 km north. The Trivandrum airport is located 159 km south of Alappuzha. Cities like Cochin, Chennai, Howrah, Bangalore and Bokaro are well connected to Alappuzha.
National Highway 47 goes through Alappuzha connecting it with almost all the nearby places of South India.

Alappuzha is also well connected through waterways. Alappuzha is linked by boat and ferry services through the scenic backwaters to Cochin, Kottayam, Kevalam, Changanassery and Chengannur

Cherai Beach

This lovely beach bordering Vypeen island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occassionally seen here.
It is 45 kms.far from Ernakulam city. This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins can be seen here occasionally. A typical kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves is an added attraction.

Best Time :
The best time of being there is from November till February.

How to Reach Cherai Beach:
Nearest railway station: Ternakulam, about 42 km away.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport

Fort Kochi Beach

The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British.
Fort Kochi Beach is just 12 km away from Kochi city. An obscure fishing village that became the first European township in India , Kochi has an eventful and colorful history. The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British.

Best Time :
Through out the year.

How to Kochi Beach:
Local bus service is available to reach there.

Shanghumugham Beach

This is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram airport and Veli Tourist Village.
 

 

 

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.

Best Time
Through out the year. Especially this place is noted for migratory birds, gathering in thousands during February-April.

How to Padinharekara Beach
Normal local bus service is available over there.

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.

Best Time to Visit:
Through out the year.

How to Reach Allikunnu Beach:
The Calicut airport is at Karipur, 26 Kms away from Malappuram and 28 Kms away from Kozhikode . Regular flights to Bombay , Coimbatore , and Madras are operated. Also international flights to Sharjah, Dubai , Abudhabi, Muscat , Kuwait are operated almost everyday. Air India flight to Bombay is a connection to many international flights.

There are two Railway lines, Mangalore-Shornur and Nilambur-Shornur passing through the district. The first is through the coastal belt. Parappanangadi, Tirur, Tirunavaya and Kuttipuram are in this line. KSRTC bus stations are at Ponnani, Malappuram and Perintalmanna. But major part of road transportation is handled by private sector. The National Highway 17 is the major road passing through the district. It connects Calicut University , Kottakal, Valanchery, Kuttipuram and Ponnani. Kozhikode-Nilambur-Gudalloor and Kozhikode-Palakkad are state highways. Other parts of the district are connected by district roads and rural roads.

Varkala Beach

Vakala is a seaside resort and spa, as well as an important Hindu centre of pilgrimage. High cliffs with rich mineral springs rise majestically from the coastline. The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and the Nature Care Centre are the two main attractions.

How to Reach Varkala:
The tourist destination of Varkala can be reached from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. Varkala is about an hour's drive from Thiruvananthapuram.
The nearest airport is the Thiruvananthapuram International airport, which is about 46 km from Varkala.
The Varkala railway station links the tourist destination of Varkala with other places like Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam.

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.

Location : 10 km south of Kozhikode, in the south Indian state of Kerala.
Popular For : Ship building industry.
Highlights : Beach, bridge built of stone and backwaters
Best Time To Visit : After the monsoons (July-Sepetember)

Kovalam beach

This internationally renowned beach resort of Kerala has been a favorite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost , known as the Lighthouse beach, is the most popular, Kovalam offers accommodation options to suit all the budgets.

Location : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Popular For : The Most Popular Beach in Kerala
Highlights : Yoga and Other Health Related Activities
Best Time To Visit : September-April

Kappad Beach

 This is the historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of May, 1498 with 170 men in three vessels. The rock studded beach is locally known as Kappakadavu. An interesting feature of the landscape is the sprawing rock that protrudes into the sea. The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years old.

 Located 16 km from Kozhikode town, Kappad beach is a pleasant stretch of rock studded beach is Kappakkadavu. To the tourist it is one of the most charming of Kerala's beaches.
 

Bekal Beach

14 km away from Kasargode,the Bekal Fort is located,it is the best preserved fort in Kerala. The seashore fort along with its premise is being designed into a major tourist resort. The fort, in its domineering position on a promontory, offers a panoramic view of palm-fringed beaches on both flanks. Shrubby hill slopes down from the fort to rugged rocks before engaging itself with the frothy sea. A sauntering inside the fort would transport to the battle days when rival forces fought for wresting the fort, then a vantage position on Western coast.

Bekal Beach of Kerala offers mesmerizing views of the swaying palms. Located just 14 km away from Kasargode in Kerala Bekal Beach is worth visiting. The roaring waves take over the tourists at the Bekal beach. The Bekal fort in the vicinity offers a great view of the beach. The blue of the beach and the greenery all round presents an unforgettable view.

Ezhimala Beach

The beautiful and favorite beach has a hillock nearby (286 m high). Carved stone pillars and an ancient burial chamber can be seen at the foot of the hills. The hills are noted for rare medicinal herbs. It can be referred as the hottest tourists spot in all keralian beaches.

Best Time to visit:
Through out the year

How to Ezhimala Beach
One can reach there by bus. Local bus service is also there for giving excellent transportation.

Kappil Beach

Kappil Beach is better known as Remote and secluded, this beach is fast becoming a major tourist attraction. The kodi cliff nearby offers a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea . Here you can have a gist of the typical Kerala village life. The homely atmosphere will give you a better pleasure and one will feel like homely comfort.
 

Thangaserri Beach

5 kms far from kollam town is the Thangasseri Beach ; this seaside village of historic importance has the ruins of an Old Portuguese fort and churches built in the 18 th century. The thangasseri lighthouse is open to visitors from 15:30 - 17:30 hrs.

Best Timeto visit:
Through out the year anyone can enjoy the nature .

How to Thangaserri Beach:
There is regular bus service or one can hire motorbike to travel these beaches.

Kizhuna Ezhara Beach

This attractive beach is located at about 11 kms from kannur, this beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in kerala.

Best Time to visit:
Through out the year.

How to Kizhuna Ezhara Beach:
All conveyance facilities are there to the beach from outside place. Also local bus services are there.

Thrirrumullavaram Beach

6km north of Kollam, Thirumullavaram is a beautiful beach that's well linked by road and with good facilities. This beautiful beach filled with coconut palms is ideal for an early morning walk as one can see fishermen gliding into the sea for the days catch.

Best Time to visit:
From December till March.

How to Thirrumullavaram Beach:
Normal local bus service is available over there .So anyone can easily reach there.

 

Kumarakom Houseboat

Kumarakom lies on the shore of enchanting lake Vembanad lake, and is 14 kms from Kottayam. A boat ride give you a pastoral experience of life. You can see Fishermen searching for fish, ducks waddling down to the water.

At Kumarakom you can rent the houseboat and can experience the furnished houseboats with living room, bedroom and bath, with a raised central platform creating a private sit-out for the passengers.

Sections of the curved roof of wood or plaited palm open out to provide shade and allow uninterrupted views. Boat trains - formed by joining two or more houseboats together - make for a convenient mode of sightseeing when the company is large.