subject: Beach And Backwater Escapade In Kerala [print this page] Beach and Backwater Escapade in Kerala Beach and Backwater Escapade in Kerala
Kerala is a land of beaches and backwaters. Having a 900 kms backwater stretch, Kerala offers various backwater destinations. A joy ride on the backwaters of Kerala is unforgettable. The major backwater destinations are Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kochi, Kottayam, Thekkady, etc. Visiting any destination of these one can explore the scenic backwaters of Kerala.
Beach buffs will sure to have nice time in Kerala as this south India state is located on the Malabar Coast along the shore of the Arabian Sea. Kerala has lots of beaches. The greeneries of Western Ghats and the palm-fringed canopy add a superb beauty to the beaches of Kerala.
The main beach destinations of Kerala are
Kovalam Beach
The crescent shaped Kovalam beach is visited by thousands of tourists in a year. It can be easily reached from Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. The beach funs one can enjoy while traveling this beach are sunbathing, swimming, rejuvenating ayurveda massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising, etc.
There are beach resorts located near this beach. Tourists like to halt at a beach hotel for holidaying at Kovalam. Most of the beach resorts offer ayurveda massage facilities. One can buy souvenirs at the beach stalls and enjoy a Kathakali dance programme in the evening.
Varkala Beach
Located on the outskirts of Trivandrum Varkala beach is a mystic beach having some spiritual importance. People have a belief that one having a bath on the waters of Varkala will get rid of sins. There is an old temple and a meditation centre located near Varkala beach.
Kozhikode Beach
Calicut is the old name of Kozhikode. It was once the capital of the rich Zamorins and hence was a prominent trade centre in the Malabar region. The Portuguese navigator first landed at Kappad beach of Calicut. A stone monument inscribes the arrival of Vas Co Da Gamma. A temple believed to be 800 years old are located at Kappad beach.
