If you are going for a holiday in God’s own country, you must visit the Kerala Beaches. Beaches in the Indian state of Kerala are spread along the 550-km Arabian Sea coastline. Surrounded with coconut palms, quaint shops, and beach shacks, the sun-soaked beaches of Kerala are striking enough to astound you. The beautiful sealines of Kerala extends over the Arabian Sea and runs along the length of the cliff, bordered with hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and lush-green vegetation. To experience the loveliness of these beaches, you must visit Kerala in peak season that starts from September.
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Top 5 Beaches In Kerala Perfect For An Ideal Getaway
1). Varkala:
This sparkling beach is about 50 km from capital city Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) and is less crowded than Kovalam Beach at the capital itself. The long cliff that runs adjacent to the sea enhances the beauty of Varkala and makes it Kerala’s most sought after beach destination. The best thing about this beach is its sunset view and a 2000-year-old Vishnu temple, which is visited by plenty of foreign tourists every day.
How to Reach:
Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport and nearest railway station is Varkala Railway station.
2). Kovalam:
One of the most popular beach destinations of India and Kerala’s best attraction ‘Kovalam’ is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent hemispherical sealines. Many foreign tourists, especially Europeans love to visit this place and enjoy the calm waters of the sea for sunbathing and sea bathing. The beach attractions here include sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, and cultural programmes. Also, there are strings of budget cottages; Ayurvedic health resorts, swimming pools, and Ayurvedic massage centers for the tourists.
How to Reach:
Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport and nearest railway station is Trivandrum Central.
3). Bekal:
This beach destination is new in the list of exotic beaches of Kerala and is famous for its fort, which is the oldest in Kerala and is one of the largest and well preserved. You can explore this beautiful beach and drive through the backwater to experience the untouched beauty of the place and enjoy the panoramic view of the fort.
How to Reach:
Nearest airport is Bajpe Airport in Mangalore and nearest railway station is Pallikere and Kasaragod railway station Bekal.
4). Marari:
Located 11 km from Alleppey and about 60 km from Kochi, Marari is another popular beach in Kerala that can stun you with its natural beauty. Found close to Kerala villages, the beach preserves cleanliness and maintains serenity through the year. The locals here go out to fish everyday while the woman prepares food and sell coir mats and brushes to the tourists. Marari is a perfect beach destination, especially for people who seek calmness amidst the natural serenity.
How to Reach:
Nearest airport is Cochin International airport and nearest railway station is Alleppey Railway Station.
5). Payyambalam Beach:
Payyambalam is another beach destination located at Kannur town of Kerala that beholds some very beautiful sights and serene landscape. The place is highlighted with lush green garden and a massive sculpture of mother and child and some amazing resorts that organize ageless folk arts like Theyyam and folk music for the visitors. Apart from the beach beauty, the town Kannur is also popular for its abundant wildlife and tranquil atmosphere.
How to Reach:
The closest Kannur airport is Karipur International Airport in Kozhikode and the nearest railway station to Kannur is Ernakulam and Trivandrum Railway stations.