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A fine beach resort which offers some of the best sea bathing in the country.The capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, with its pagoda- shaped buildings with red tiled roofs and narrow winding lanes, still retains traces of old Kerala. It is also your gateway to the internationally renowned beach resort Kovalam .It is just 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram
This beach resort is a favourite haunt of tourists since
the 1930.Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The
southenmost,
known as the
Lighthouse
Beach, is the most popular of the three.
The
Shanmugham Beach here is adjacent to the airport.
Fun things to do in and around Kovalam!
- Ride
the waves! Surfboards and boogie boards are available for hire on the beach.
- Take in
a Kathakali performance – the traditional folk dance of
Kerala.
- Have a
rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage.
- Sample
traditional Kerala fare at the beach cafes.
- Explore
the beaches around Kovalam: Vizhinjam (1 kms), Samudra Beach (4
kms),
Pozhikkara Beach (5 kms).
Varkala
A quiet, secluded stretch of sand, the Papanasam beach in Verkala is known for its
mineral springs and rocky cliffs. The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy temple
and the Nature Care Centre are the two main attraction here.
This beach is located
40 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Shanmugham
Beach
The
Shanmugham Beach here is adjacent to the airport.
How
to get there
There are
direct trains from Thiruvananthapuram to all major towns on Kerala and major
cities in India. It is connected by road to. Thiruvananthapuram has both a
national and international airport.
Kappad:
This is where Vasco-da-Gama landed in 1498 A.D. The legends woven around its
historic origins and traditions cast a mystical spell on this beach. Kappad is
also known for its Ayurvedic health holiday facilities.
It is located
14 km from
Kozhikode
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Bekal:
Bekal fort stands on a promontory between two long, classically beautiful palm
fringed beaches. This is the largest, best preserved fort in
Kerala. The fort has
been under the control of various powers including the Vijayanagar kingdom, Tipu
Sultan and the British. The fort’s commanding position offers breathtaking views
across the bays to the north and south.
This
beach is Located 160 km
from
Kozhikode. Buses
& taxi available from Kasargod.
(20kms from Kasargod)
More Beaches in God’s Own
Country!
These include: Muzhappilangad
Beach (15 kms from Kannur), Ezhimala Beach (50 kms from Kannur), Beypore (10 kms
south of Kozhikode), Tannur, Padinharekara Beach and Vallikunnu Beach in
Malappuram District, Thangasseri Beach (5 kms from Kollam) and Thirumullavaram
Beach ( 6 kms from Kollam)
So,
are you ready for an unforgettable beach holiday in
India
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