A sun set at Kanyakumari: Located in the midst of the ocean, just 400 meters from Kanyakumari, the last point of Indian subcontinet, is the magnificent Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The Vivekananda rock temple is dedicated to one of the greatest spiritual philosophers of India, Swami Vivekananda. It is said that Swami Vivekananda meditated here before setting out on one of the most crucial religious campaigns in India in 1892. It is a popular tourist attraction.

Greens

Soothing to the eyes: Lush green paddy fields that sooths the eyes. A scene from Palakkad, Kerala.

Cherai Beach; a delightful combination of silver sands, backwaters and green fields

One of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala, Cherai is a delighting combination of silver sands, backwaters, green paddy fields and coconut palms. This splendid beach is in Cherai village, about 30 Km from Ernakulam.

Safe for every one, this 15 km long beach gives you a thrilling and memorable experience. Once you visit here, you will always have an urge to come back to the serene beauty of Cherai.

The crystal clear waters are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and surfing. You may even come across dolphins in the Cherai waters. You can also spot a heron or stork amid the paddy fields and ducks waddling in shallow pools. In the beach, you can come across thousands of seashells of diverse hues, shapes and sizes.

The nearby village, with all its green paddy fields, also gives you an unforgettable experience. Well, the main attraction in Cherai is 'Poyil', a large inland lake forming a part of the calm serene backwaters separated from the ocean by only a narrow sandbar.

Once in Cherai, you have no difficulty in finding an accommodation. You can either stay in the seas front hotels or be part of the traditional houses, which also accommodates you. There are hotels for all economic class of people.