Monday, April 20, 2009

Bakel Beach: a romantic destination

Golden sands, crystalline waters, swaying palms and lush greenery are what welcome you in Bakel beach. A quite romantic destination, Bakel beach is one of the most visited places in Kerala.

Located about 14 Km from Kasargode, which is the northern district of Kerala, Bakel is really mesmerising. The rhythmic sound of the blue waves lashing the shores, a long stretch of silver sands, swaying palm trees on the shores all make Bakel a romantic destination. An unspoilt beach, Bakel is an idyllic tourist destination in Kerala.

The Bakel Fort, which stands atop the shore, is another attraction here. This 300-year-old Fort, sprawling in 35 acres, juts into the Arabian Sea. Watching the sea down below, watching the dancing palms and the long stretch of sand is really worth.

Well, you can play football or volleyball or even lie down on the sands. You can also go round the villages where you can come in close quarters with a true Kerala village life. Taste the local fish curry and other seafood delicacies.

The best time to visit is from August to March.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Sit on the laps of Thirumullavaram and enjoy a mesmerising holiday

One of the famous beach destinations in Kerala, India, Thirumullavaram Beach is a shady paradise with coconut palms all around. Beauty is bestowed in every corner of the Thirumullavaram Beach. Idle for morning walks, just sit on the beach and watch the cascading waves that lash the shores.

A charming beach, Thirumullavaram is a shallow beach. You will really get swayed away by the charm and beauty of the golden sands. An untouched beach, you can have peace here, far away from the bustling city life. Just sit on the laps of the beach and enjoy the setting sun.

Out in Thirumullavaram Beach, you can go for a sunbath or just dive into the blue waters, which refreshes the mind and the soul.

Thirumullavaram Beach is well connected by road and rail and air.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Feel the calmness and adore the serene beauty at Varkala

Feel the calmness, adore the beauty and sing a song in your hearts. Varkala beach, situated on the south west coast of India, is an isolated sandy expanse where you can really have a relaxing holiday.

Lying down on the silver sand beaches, you can enjoy the sun kissing the sea, a sight that has its own beauty. Just lie on the sandy beaches, far from the madding crowd of the cities and other beaches, and have peace of mind. It is the beauty of the calmness that makes Varkala one of the most sought out beaches.

Apart from the serene beaches, you have the mineral springs, which are considered to have medicinal values. The beach is also called as Papanasam as bathing in the Varkala waters is considered to be holistic, washing away one’s sin. Another attraction is 200-year-old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple.

The beach has its own beauty. It is surrounded by rocky cliffs and coconut grooves. It is really mesmerising to watch the sun go down into the horizon from these rocky cliffs.

Swimming is also a fun here. But the waves are quite stronger here. Apart from swimming, you can also go for beach volleyball and water sports like Parasailing, Scuba diving and wind surfing.

How to reach
Air: The nearest airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is about 46 km from here.
Railways: Varkala is well connected with all the major cities of Kerala.