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BEACHES IN SOUTH INDIA TOURISM

South India is known for many things including its temples, cuisine, local dialect and some spectacular dance forms. However, an understated asset of this part of India is its beaches. Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have some of the finest beaches you will see. They are different in terms of their ambiance when you compare them with the beaches of Goa. They have their unique flavor and are every bit as beautiful (if not more) than the beaches in the rest of the country.

Murudeshwar Beach and Fort

One of the popular tourist attractions of the town, Murudeshwar beach is a great place to spend time with family and friends. It is a clean beach and offers great view of the sunset.The fort is near the Murudeshwar Temple and is believed to have been built during the Vijayanagara…
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Mahabalipuram Beach

Situated 60 km from Chennai, Mahabalipuram is an ancient port town known for its stone carvings and stone temples. Built largely between the 7th and the 9th centuries, the port city of Pallavas has been classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mahabalipuram beach is a pristine beach on the east…
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Elliot's Beach

Elliot's beach is also well-known as Besant Nagar beach. It is named after the former governor of Chennai, Edward Elliot, during British times. It is considered as the cleanest beach of Chennai. It is less crowded compared to Marina beach. The evenings here are cognizant as the young crowd gathers…
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Marina Beach

Known as the Pride of Chennai, the Marina beach stretches for about 13 km making it the second longest beach in the country. The urban beach has white sand and is considered to be one of the cleanest and busiest beaches in India. About five km from Chennai city centre…
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Om Beach

The beach is one of the prime attractions of the town. The shoreline is shaped in the form of Om, the Hindu symbol. Activities like jet-skiing, banana boat, surfing, etc. on the beach adds to the beach experience.
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Kovalam beach

The Kovalam beach is a renowned beach with three adjacent beaches. It is ideal for sea bathing due to a bay created by a rocky peninsula. There are also several places to get herbal body massages and attend cultural programmes here.
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Cherai Beach

The Cherai beach is 10kms long beach located in the north of Vypin island. This panoramic beach is the longest beach in Kochi cocooned by coconut and palm trees. The beach is just 25 kms from Kochin and around 30 kms from the Kochin International Airport.
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Shankhumugham beach

Shankhumugham beach is a clean and soothing beach just 8 km away from Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. The sandy beach is a perfect place to enjoy sunsets and having a relaxed evening. The beach is part of a fishing village and the sight of fishermen unloading he catch of…
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Payyambalam Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches in India, the white sandy beach is a popular tourist attraction in Kannur region of Kerala. Payyambalam is about 3 km from Kannur and is a good place to spend a peaceful holiday. It is a very clean and safe beach which makes it…
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Cherai Beach

Popularly known as the ‘Princess of the Arabian Sea’ for its golden sands, blue water and lush green vegetation, Cherai Beach is situated in Vypeen Island, about 26 km from Eranakulam, the twin city of Kochi. The 15 km long beach differs from others as it is very clean and shallow…
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Kozhikode Beach

The beach nestles on the coast of the Arabian Sea of about 1.2m above the sea level. The beach is among the oldest beaches in India built by British is famous in the world for its serenity. There are concerts held on the beach which also includes fireworks at the…
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Kappad Beach

Kappakkadavu is the name given by the locals to Kappad beach. This beach is surrounded by Arabian Sea and nature. It is said that Vasco da gama first visited this place when he was on his voyage around the world. The beach is serene with its clean and simplicity. It…
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Malpe Beach

The beach is the prime attraction of Malpe; it is the favourite hangout spot. The golden sand, palm trees and clear blue water enhances the beauty of the beach. Water sport activities like boating, angling, and wave-riding are available on the beach. The beach is a major fishing harbour; hence…
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Promenade Beach

The 1.5 km long promenade running along the beach is the pride of Puducherry. One can relax or take a stroll any time of the day. Landmarks like The War memorial, the statue of Joan of Arc, Dupleix statue, old light house, etc. are also worth a visit.
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Calicut

Calicut or Kozhikode has everything – hills, beaches, greenery, countryside and historic monuments. These make it a popular tourist destination.
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Gokarna

[caption id="attachment_35470" align="alignnone" width="625"] Photograph courtesy: Lovell D'Soza/Creative Commons[/caption] Gokarna, a small pilgrimage town in Karnataka has grown into a tourist destination over the years, thanks to its stretch of beautiful, sandy beaches. With the advent of foreigners thronging it, it no longer remains a quaint temple town, but a…
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Kovalam

Kovalam in Kerala has come a long way from being a sleepy fishing village to being one of the best surfing destinations in India. Best known for its three crescent-shaped beaches, Kovalam still retains some of its laid-back culture with the days beginning rather late and activities continuing into the night.…
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Malpe

Known for its pristine beach, Malpe is a prominent fishing harbor on the Karnataka coast about six km from the temple town of Udupi, at the mouth of the Udyavara river. The temple dedicated to Vadabhandeshwara is another tourist attraction in Malpe. Located near Malpe port, it is also known as the…
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Pondicherry

Puducherry or Pondicherry has retained its French influence not just in its architecture but also its food lending it a curious non-Indian touch.
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Varkala

Varkala in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala offers relatively untouched and clean beaches that are increasingly difficult to find in the state. Situated 51 km north of Thiruvananthapuram and 37 km south of Kollam, Varkala is also a pilgrimage center for Hindus. The 2000-year-old Janardhana Swamy Temple is located in Varkala and thousands of Hindus converge…
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