Monday, January 3, 2011

Dark view of the mountains


It is all dark. The sun has already set with the hills going to rest. A scene from the sholayar region.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Miles to go before I sleep and Miles to go before I sleep
Beauty rests here. A small stream passing through green vegetation.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

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.

Friday, September 17, 2010

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.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

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.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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.