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Kovalam
Beach - small
village along
the shoreline,
fabulous beaches,
most popular
is the Lighthouse
Beach, the northern
most Samudra
beach, least
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Marari
Beach - one
of the local
fishing villages,
completely new
to the holidaymaker,
endless miles
of superb sand
beaches backed
by swaying palms,
virgin territory,
local charm
and traditional
Kerala |
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Kumarakom
Beach - cluster
of little islands
on the Vembanad
Lake, part of
the Kuttanad
region. The
bird sanctuary
spread across
14 acres is
a favourite
haunt of migratory
birds and an
ornithologist's
paradise. Birds
include Egrets,
darters, herons,
teal, waterfowl,
cuckoo, wild
duck and migratory
birds like the
Siberian storks.
The best way
to watch the
birds of the
Kumarakom sanctuary
is a boat trip.
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Alappuzha
Beach - a popular
hangout and
relaxation spot,
around 140 years
old pier that
extends in to
the sea, lagoons,
vast lakes and
numerous fresh
water rivers,
Alappuzha is
a natural wonderland.
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Beypore
Beach - prominent
ports and fishing
harbours of
ancient Kerala,
also known for
its ancient
ship building
industry. |
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Varkala
Beach - the
most popular
beach resorts
in Kerala, mineral
water springs
with medicinal
properties,
also an important
Hindu pilgrimage
centre. |
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Fort
Kochi Beach
- historic fort,
leisurely walk
through the
lanes of the
city to learn
about eventful
colonial history
and European
regimes who
ruled it. |
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Kappad Beach
in Kerala -
Vasco da Gama
landed on its
shores on 27th
May 1498 with
170 men in three
vessels. A pillar
with inscription
"Vasco
Da Gama landed
here, Kappakkadavau
in the year
1498" stands
on the beach.
The beach here
is very calm
with a stretch
of rocks projecting
into the sea.
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Dharmadam
Island - beautiful
beach island,
coconut palms,
green bushes,
breathtaking
sight. Permission
is required
to enter this
privately owned
island. |
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Ezhimala
Beach - a picturesque
site with a
hilly backdrop,
carved Stone
Pillars, an
ancient Burial
chamber and
an ancient Cave
can be seen
at the foot
of the hills,
famous for medicinal
herbs. |
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Mopila
Bay - natural
fishing harbour
with quite a
modernised fishing
harbour look,
built with assistance
under the Indo-Norwegian
pact, ruined
fort and temple.
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Muzhappilangad
Beach - one
of the longest
beaches in Kerala,
also the only
drive-in beach
in India. |
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Pathiramanal
Beach - island
beach on the
Backwaters,
a favourite
natural hub
of hundreds
of rare migratory
birds that reside
over here from
different parts
of the land. |
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Payyambalam
Beach - beautiful
beach sites,
surfing in calm
and peaceful
waters. |
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Sankhumugham
Beach - breathtaking
sunset, a favourite
haunt of sunset
watchers. |
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Tanur Beach
- coastal fishing
town believed
to be visited
by Francis Xavier
in the year
1546 AD. |
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Thangassery
Beach - a seaside
village of historic
importance,
ruins of an
old Portuguese
Fort and churches
built in the
18th century.
144 feet high
Thangaserry
Lighthouse open
to visitors
from 1530-1730
hours every
day. |
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Thirumullavaram
Beach - beautiful
beach filled
with coconut
palms, ideal
for an early
morning walk |
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