Category: Beaches

Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district. It has several tourist attractions that include a beautiful beach, a 2000-year-old Vishnu Temple and the Ashramam – Sivagiri Mutt a little distance from the beach. The Papanasam Beach (also called as Varkala Beach), which is ten kilometers away from Varkala, is […]

Once the only port along the South Kerala coast, Valiathura Beach is located 10 km away from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. This beautiful beach, situated near Shankhumugham, lost its significance as Kochi gained prominence and is now a simple fishing port. During monsoons, fishermen carry their catamarans to the edge of the Valiathura […]

Serene, secluded and spellbinding, Kerala has some of the best beaches in the world. Ride the surf, get a tan, build sandcastles or simply sift sand through your toes at the Vallikkunnu beach in Malappuram district. Anything you do here will relax you and help you unwind. A beach resort set in the middle of […]

The stunning Tirur River flows serenely through Malappuram District and reaches the sea through the Vakkad Beach, located near Ponnani in Malappuram district. The perfect option to soak in the beauty of the river is to opt for a boat cruise down the river through the backwaters. The boat cruise down the Tirur River starting […]

Vadakara Sand Banks Beach is where locals and tourists throng to view the confluence of the Kottakkal River and the Arabian Sea. This beach strip is famous in Kozhikode for its secluded and calm air that helps people relax. The beautiful sunsets here are a perfect way to usher in the end of the day. […]

Thirumullavaram Beach is located 6 km north of Kollam in the state of Kerala. It is a secluded beach and a beautiful picnic centre. About one and a half kilometre into the sea is the Nyarazhcha Para, literally Sunday Rock, that can be seen from the shore at low tide. And near the beach is […]

The stunning Thalikulam Snehatheeram Beach is located about 25 km or 1 hour ride from Thrissur and is loved for its natural ambience and wonderful visuals of the coast. It is one of the best maintained beaches in Kerala. The sunsets are especially lovely and people flock here in large numbers to enjoy the view. […]

Thiruvambady Beach near Varkala is among the most beloved secluded getaways for most residents of the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. Lying right next to the North Cliff, Thiruvambady or the Black Sand Beach is the perfect setting for those who wish to cut out the sounds and noises that permeate urban life. There are no […]

The lighthouse which overlooks Velliyamkallu off the Moodadi Coast in Kozhikode district, Kerala, was built after a shipwreck, the remains of which can still be seen here. The region around the Velliyamkallu Rock is the transit home of migratory birds.

Residents of the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram swear by the vibe and atmosphere at the Shankhumugham Beach. Some come here to view sunsets, while others drop by during the day to simply relax, with a majestic view and a calming breeze playing perfect hosts. Its rustic charm is enhanced by the fishermen thronging the place, […]