Miles to go before I sleep and Miles to go before I sleep

Beauty rests here. A small stream passing through green vegetation.

A high rise

A High rise among the greens. A scene from one of the Kerala cities. Bildings like this have started to sprout in Kerala.

Shanghumukham Beach; a pleasant spot

Shanghumugham Beach on the Western part of Thiruvananthapuram city in Kerala is one of the favourite tourist spots. The huge sculpture of a 'Nymph' (Jalakanyaka) is one of the greatest attraction in the beach.
Shanghumugham Beach is really a beautiful beach to see watch the sun go down the horizon.
The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and a flying club are located near to the beach.

While in the Shanghumugham Beach, you can watch fishermen launching their catamarans out into the sea.

Pallikere: a fabulous beach

Pallikere Beach, situated at walking distance from Bekal Fort in northern Kasargode district is very enchanting. This shallow beach offers a fabulous view of the fort.
Encompassed by coconut palms and dense bushes, Pallikere Beach is a real pleasure to visit. It is an idle location for leisure. No wonder the quite nature rejuvenates the spirits. If one wants peace of mind and solitude, then the best place is Pallikere Beach.
Apart from just relaxing on the sands, one can also take a pleasure bath in the cascading waves.

Best time to visit:
November to May

Reaching Pallikere Beach

Air: Mangalore is the closest International airport from Kasargod with a distance of approximately 50 kms.

Rail: Well connected.

Road: Well linked.

Padinharekara Beach

One of the most popular beaches in Kerala, the Padinharekara Beach offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the River Bharatha, River Tirur and the Arabian Sea.
The Padinharekara Beach has vast stretches of white sands fringed by rows of elegant palm trees. With any unique charm and miles of endless white sands, you can relax on the sands and see the kissing the palm leaves.
Considered to be a “virgin territory", you can experience the local Kerala charm in all its manifestations here at Padinharekara Beach. You can come to know traditional Keralan Hospitality at its best here.

Marari Beach; Unwind your nerves

Quite and undeveloped, Marari Beach is not much that of a tourist beach but it is a beach for relaxing the mind and the soul.

Those who want to imbibe the tranquillity of a deserted beach and want to unwind the nerves; this little known beach gives them all. Marari, which is shortened from Mararikulam, is a small and sleepy fisherman's village.

Marari Beach is located a short distance from Alleppey and 60 kilometers from Cochin.

While in Marari beach, you can also visit the nearby Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, backwater canals and traditional coir-making units.

The weather is warm and humid throughout the year. The rain is at its worst from June to July, and late October to December. The best time to visit Marari is from December to March.

Accessibility

Air : Nedumbassery International Air Port in Kochi is 85 km away.
Rail : Well connected to all major cities.
Road : An excellent road network

Kovalam beach; a tourists dream comes true

A paradise in the ''gods own country'', Kovalam is a mesmerizing beach. With a vast stretch of sands, boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea, the swaying palms and the rocky promontories, Kovlam is a real paradise.

One of the most beautiful beaches in India, Kovalam gives you an unforgettable experience. The coconut palms lining the high rock promontory on a wide expanse of the blue waters creates ripples in ones mind. There are no words, which can express the pleasure in kovalam; visit the place and experience yourself.

The crescent-shaped Kovalam beach can be divided into three -- Lighthouse beach, Eve's or Hawa beach and Ashok beach. The Lighthouse beach is the southernmost beach and is the most popular amongst the tourists. His beach is separated from the Hawa beach by a rocky promontory. To the north of this is the Ashok beach, which again is separated by a rocky promontory. An ideal beach for kayaking, swimming, surfing and
skiing, Kovalam is really enchanting. Swim in the shallow blue waters or have a sunbath. Go for Ayurvedic message, which could rejuvenate your mind and body.

You can come across excellent accommodation here in Kovalam, ranging from budget to top class hotels.
Accessibility:
Airport: Closest airport is around 16 km away in Thiruvanantpuram.
Railway: Nearest railway station is Trivandrum Central which is 13 km away.
Road: well connected
Best time to visit: September to March

Kappil Beach; really worth visiting

When In India, one cannot miss Kerala, the God’s Own Country, which has been blessed with nature goddess. The hills, backwaters and beaches make your destination to Ketrala a mesmerising experience. Well, Kappil beach in the northern part of Kerala, is no exception.

Situated in Kasargode district, Kappil is a real paradise for all those who prefer peaceful and quite vacations. You can just nap on the lap of nature at Kappil.

An unexplored Beach, Kappil is an ideal spot for all nature lovers. This sun-drenched beach is a perfect holiday spot, far away from the bustling city life.

The Kodi cliff is another attraction. Just climb the cliff and see the beauty of the Arabian Sea far down below.

A confluence of the sea, river and the backwater, Kappil is really worth visiting.

All green: A stretch of green paddy field in Kuttanad, Allapuzha district in Kerala. Kuttanad is the rice bowl of Kerala.

All green: A vast stretch of paddy field in Allapuzha.