View Of Kollam Coast From Thangassery Lighthouse

Thangassery Beach

Thangassery Lighthouse

Best time to visit :

October to May
Location:

5 Kms From Kollam Town, Kerala
Other Attraction:

Old Portugese Fort
Nearby Attraction:

Thangassery Lighthouse
Lighthouse Timings:

15:30pm to 17:30pm

About The Beach:
Located 5 kms from Kollam town is the Thangassery Beach, which is a sea side village of historic importance. The rural settlement has the ruins of an old Portuguese Fort and churches built in the 18th century. The 144 feet high Thangaserry Lighthouse is open to visitors from 1530-1730 hours every day.
Access:

Air : The nearest airport is the Thiruvananthapuram International and Domestic Airport, 76 km away.

Rail: Kollam is connected to most Indian cities and is on the railway routes.

Road: Kollam is connected by major cities .

A Shady Paradise Full Of Coconut Palms

Thirumullavaram Beach

A Golden Sunset At The Beach

Thirumullavaram Beach in Kerala is a very famous tourist destination and is situated at a distance of around 6 kilometers to the north of Kollam. Thirumullavaram beach is a shady paradise with full of coconut palms all around. The place is a real picturesque one with beauty bestowed on every corner of it. According to many of the tourists, the Thirumullavaram beach is ideal for early morning walks. If you sit on the shore and watch the cascading waves coming in, you will be able to catch a glimpse of the fishermen venturing into the sea for their catch of the day.
Unexplored and untouched by time, the beach offers unadulterated tranquility and peace of mind. In case you are looking for an ideal way to spend a peaceful and quiet day, far away from the bustling life, in Kollam, Thirumullavaram beach is the place for you. Just lie down on the soft sands while soaking up the sun and relaxing quietly in the lap of nature.
The quiet and isolated beach provides plenty of opportunities for not just relaxing, but also other activities like swimming and sun bathing. The waves over here are pretty calm so you can venture out in the sea without much of hindrance. The beach is a beautiful picnic spot and is a favourite haunt among tourists and locals alike as it is easily accessible from anywhere in Kerala. The beach has golden sands and the turquoise blue sea makes it picture perfect. The other activities popular here are Yoga and other health related activities.
Thirumullavaram Beach is regarded as one of the most charming beaches in South India. This beach is famous as it is shallow near the shores and the cool waters are enjoyable to the tourists. Come and visit Thirumullavaram Beach in Kerala and get swayed away once and for all by its charm and charisma.

Access And Accommodation To Thirumullavaram Beach

Aquaserene Backwater Resort

Hotel Nila Palace

Hotel See Bee

Accommodation:

The Kollam city has several hotels and resorts, which provide the best accommodation facilities. The hotel range from luxury to budget hotels, and offer excellent view of the natural surroundigs. Some of the famous hotels are:

1. Aquaserene Backwater Resort

2. Club Mahindra Backwater Retreat Ashtamudi

3. Hotel Comfort Regency

4. Nila Palace

5. Hotel Railview

6. Hotel See Bee

7. Hotel Sudarsan
Access:

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 72 km from Kollam town.

Nearest railway station: Kollam, about 75 km away.

By road : There are frequent buses to the beach from Kollam town.

Cherai Beach - The Princess Of The Arabian Sea

The Beach Is Ideal For Swimming

Sunset At The Beach

Pictures Of Cherai Beach

Chinese Fishing Nets At Cherai Beach

One Of The Fishing Boat

Cherai Beach And Its Attrcations

Cherai Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala bordering the northern end of Vypeen Island, is located about 26 km from Ernakulam city, Kochi. The place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and paddy fields. The backwaters are a combination of lakes, lagoons, canals and estuaries.
The 15 km long golden Beach is very clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming, surfing and sunbathing. The newly beautified 400 Meters of the main beach has a walkway and High mask lamps which make the beach enjoyable even at night. Trained security staff are present round-the-clock in the beach. The Beach is very safe and tourists of all age groups can enjoy the Beach alike. The beautiful beach is studded with seashells of various hues and shapes. There is a park for children on the beach. Water Scooter and Speed Boats are available for hire. One could catch an occasional glimpse of Dolphins as they spring out and dive back into the water. The far end of the beach is lined with Chinese fishing nets which is a beautiful sight by itself.
A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby makes this place even more beautiful. The main attraction of Cherai is the 'Poyil' a large inland lake forming a part of the calm serene backwaters separated from the ocean by only a narrow sandbar. A boat ride along the palm fringed backwaters and paddy fields is a breathtaking experience you will never forget. The water is calm, crystal clear and you could loose yourselves in the beauty of the surrounding Kerala Village life. Cherai is also well known for the mouth lingering fresh sea food and country wine Toddy (fermented coconut water). The approach to the beach is through a roadway with backwaters on either sides. Cherai known as the 'Princess of the Arabian Sea' with its still pristine natural scenic beauty, is a unique and precious gift of Mother Nature. It is an ideal place to spend a laid back, peaceful holiday amidst enchanting surroundings.

Sightseeing At Cherai Beach

Cherai also has some ancient historical monuments in its close proximity. A brief 5-km drive will take you to the Pallipuram Fort, one of the first forts to be built by the Europeans in Kerala. Still further is Kottayil Kovilakam, here a Jewish synagogue, a church, a temple and a mosque co-exist in peaceful communal harmony within the same compound. Close to the beach is a Siva Parvati temple- Sree Goweeswaram founded by Sree Narayana Guru, a mystic and social reformer of the early 20th century. The peak attraction here is the 'Pooram' celebrated during Januaray and February. In a magnificent display of grandeur, 28 caparisoned elephants come together here during this temple festival.

Cherai Beach Resort

Accommodation And Access To Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach Resort

Sealine Beach Resort

Cherai has many resorts, hotels ranging from affordable to the luxurious near the vicinity of the beach. Featured resorts and beach houses near Cherai Beach are:
1. Sealine Beach Resort

2. Cherai Beach Resort

3. Seashore Holiday Village

4. Brighton Beach House

5. Kuzhupilly Beach House
Access:
Air : Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery, 22km from Cherai
Rail : Nearest railway station is at Ernakulam, about 26 km away. Kochi has 2 stations, Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town. Trains from the Northern cities/Southern parts of India stop at Ernakulam Junction.
Road : Now, the new Goshree Bridge from Ernakulam that stretches out across the backwaters connecting the islands of Bolghatty, Mulavukadu, Vallarpadam and Vypeen make tourist access to this beach much more easier. There is another road route via Edappally to North Paravur and from there to Cherai, a distance of about 25km. KSRTC Central Bus station is near the Ernakulam Junction railway station. It runs Express and Fast services from Ernakulam to other major cities within Kerala and into the neighbouring states. Reciprocal services from other States are also available.
Water : There are regular boat services from Ernakulam High Court Jetty or the Main boat jetty to Vypeen. Cherai is 22km away (40 minutes by bus) from Vypeen island. There are also boat services every 15 minutes from Fort Cochin to Vypeen.

Some Pictures Of Kappil Beach

View Of The Beach From Bekal Fort

Kappil River

Bekal Resource Development Centre (BRDC)

Kappil Beach - Heart Land Of Solace

The Kappil Beach of Kerala is considered to be heart land of solace and tranquility. The salty beaches with the sweet sun drops from heaven will entice your heart beats. Kappil Beach is a stunning beach in Kerala, God's own country andis blessed with natural beauty and a lovely beach. Kappil Beach is very clean, moderately shallow and attracts many tourists as it provides them with opportunities of swimming and sunbathing. If you are lucky you can also get a glimpse of the Dolphins here. A tour to Kappil Beach in Kerala is an exquisite idea as this place is considered to be one of the most charming places in the whole subcontinent. Kappil Beach is a charming place in Kerala. This amiable spot is considered as one of the leading tourists destinations in Kerala.
Kappil Beach is a lovely place where people come for picnics or visit the place as a favorite weekend getaway where you can bathe in the cascading waves and get the pleasure of solitary saunters along the beach. Kappil Beach stretches along for more than 25 acres of land and is an ideal location for relaxing and rejuvenating your spirits, as you will have plenty of peace and solitude for yourself in this place.

Breathtaking Views From Bekal Fort

Pictures Of Bekal Fort

This Is The Highest Point Of Bekal Fort

Sightseeing And Access To Kappil Beach

Bekal Fort

Sightseeing:

Bekal Fort: The tourists can even take a peep-a-boo in the Bekal Fort which is cradled six kilometers away from the beach. You can have a sit on the warm sands and watch the small crabs taking their last stroll side ways. They can also be seen clinging to your feet for the attention. Collect some of the sea shells from the seashores to have a tang of the salts of the sea. The view is amazing in the evening! The Bekal Fort is covered by shrubs and unnecessary vegetation.
Kappil Beach is located at such close vicinity to the Bekal fort that it is prospectively to form a part of the BRDS, that is, the Bekal Resorts Development Project, which will include a large collection of infrastructure along with other adjacent beaches of the order of the Palliere beach, located in Kerala.
Kodi Cliff: Kappil beach is one place which also boasts of surprising natural wonders of the order of the Kodi Cliff which is perched high atop the beach and serves as an ideal station, commanding a breathtakingly beautiful and panoramic view of the Arabian Sea front at Kappil Beach. The Arabian Sea is well known for the rolling waves and the cool breeze.
Access:

Nearest Airport : Mangalore, about 50 km from Kasaragod town and Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode, about 200 km from Kasaragod town.
Nearest Railway Station : Kasaragod, about 12 km.

Pictures Of Kozhikode Beach

An Evening Stroll On The Beach

Sunset On Kozhikode Beach

Kozhikode - Harbour Of Honesty

Kozhikode also known as Calicut, is a city in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is the third largest city in Kerala and the headquarters of Kozhikode district. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom, and later of the erstwhile Malabar District. The word Calicut is the anglicized version of the original name Kozhikode. As is common with several place names in Kerala, most non-native speakers find it difficult to pronounce the retroflex approximant in 'Kozhikode', hence the anglicized name. Tipu Sultan, during the conquest of Malabar, unsuccessfully attempted to change the name of the city to Ferozabad. The word Calico is derived from the name of the city of Calicut. It is a type of cotton that is commonly used in soft furnishing. It was one of the first export commodities to Europe. Calico was made by the traditional weavers of Calicut called Chaliyans.
Kozhikode, was also a prominent trade and commerce center. It was here at Kappad that Vasco Da Gama landed in his search for the spices of the Orient. Today the serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites, all combine to make this a popular tourist destination filled with a warm ambience.
Best Time to Visit:

September to February
Kozhikode Beach:

The beauty and serenity of Kozhikode beach is not yet exploited to develop it into a tourist centre. Still people from all around gather here to enjoy the sunset and it is a popular retreat for local people. The beach has an old lighthouse and two crumbling piers running into the sea, each more than a hundred years old.Lion’s club, children’s park make evening pleasant for visiting families. Fishermen with their small rowing boats entering the sea, fighting the waves and returning with varieties of fish is worth watching. Should you be able to drag yourself away from the beach the city of Calicut or Kozhikode awaits you with its unique culture and other treasures.

Fact File Of Kozhikode Beach

Mananchira Square

Thali Temple

To See:

Mananchira Square, Sweet Meat Street, Palayam Market, Valiya Angadi, Thali Temple, Valayanad Devi Temple, Kozhhikode Beach, Regional Science Centre, Kappad Beach.
Most Famous For:

Backwaters, Kappad Beach - 16 km from Kozhikode.
Don't Miss:

Boat Cruise in Backwaters of Kozhikode.
Must Experience:

Experience Ayurveda in the highly Reputed Ayurvedic Centre at Taj Residency.
Getting Around:

Pisharikavu (28 km), Thikkodi Light House and Payyoli Beach (30 km), Kunhali Marikar's residence (45 km), Lokanarkavu (54 km), Thusharagiri Water Falls (48 km), Peruvannamuzhi and Kakkayam dams (50 km).
To Shop:

Kozhikodan Halwa Seasoned with Dry Fruits, Kozhikode Banana Chips, Spice Market at Court Road – Spices, Chembotti Theruvu – Bell Metal Artifacts.
Inside Tip:

Participate in the Folk Songs or Ballads like Vadakkan Pattukal that is famous here. Also, sing Mappila Pattu and Oppana that are favourite past times of Muslims here.
Important Distances:

223 km N of Kochi, 224 km S of Mangalore, 210 km W of Mysore, 350 km SW of Bangalore.
Where to Eat:

Taj Residency – Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, Hyson Heritage – Neriya Pathiri, Rich Chappatis, Biryanis, Fortune Hotel's Restaurant Tharavad – Kanji(Rice-Soup), Kappa Varuthathhu (Tapioca Fried), Meen Molakitttathu(Hot Fish Curry), Splendid Kerala Meal for Lunch Served on a Banana Leaf.
Staying Options:

Taj Residency, Malabar Palace, Hyson Heritage, Malabar Mansion, Fortune Hotel, Victorian Beach Heritage.
Access:

The district of Kozhikode is well connected by the roadways, railways and airways that make the destination easy accessible by the tourists from any parts of the world.
Air: The nearest airport is Karipur Airport which is 23 Km away from Kozhikode with daily flights to all the major cities of India and the Middle East. The Chennai flight also covers Coimbatore and Madurai.
Rail: Almost all the cities of India are well covered by the railway network that make too easy for the tourist to visit the city of Kozhikode.
Road: The road of Kozhikode is also well connected to all the major cities and tourist centres in India.