Best Beaches In & Near Thiruvananthapuram
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1. Puthenthope Beach
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The reddish sands of Puthenthope Beach are uncrowded and known for their tranquillity. A small hamlet and a couple of high-end resorts cluster around this beach, which is situated between two man-made hills.
The nearby coconut groves make for a wonderful place to swing gently in a hammock while enjoying the refreshing breeze that comes off the ocean.
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2. Kovalam Beach
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Kovalam is just 16 kilometers away from Kerala's capital, Thiruvananthapuram, and there is much to do in this popular and picturesque location. The beach is shaped like a crescent moon, and it features three adjacent beaches that are separated by rocks.
Lighthouse Beach is probably the most popular, and it has strong waves and restaurants along the beach. It is named after the red and white striped lighthouse that sits… read more »
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3. Shankumugham Beach
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4. Azhimala Beach
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Just a short drive from Kovalam is the much quieter, laid back Azhimala Beach. Compared to the hustle and bustle along the coast this is a wonderfully peaceful and natural location.
Gentle waves wash the long stretch of golden sand, and the backdrop is coconut palm trees with the odd cluster of boulders. Instead of a throng of tourists you can watch the local fishermen landing their catch.
Azhimala Beach provides a… read more »
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5. Varkala Beach
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Set in the south of Kerala Varkala Beach is a truly beautiful spot. From the long stretch of cliff there are views out over the Arabian Sea and the beach below. This stretch fine white sand is outlined in coconut trees and bamboo huts giving it a totally tropical feel. Whilst there are plenty of hotels, restaurants, and shops nearby this is still less commercialized beach than many others in… read more »
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6. Poovar Beach
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7. Aaliyirakkm Beach
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8. Kappil Beach
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Kappil Beach lies on India's Arabian Sea coast in the south of Kerala, close enough to the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram to make a detour a real possibility. What's more, Kappil Beach is only seven kilometres north of Varkala and its railway station.
The beach consists of at least one kilometre of sand that forms a spit between the sea and the waters of Edava Narayana lake. Surrounded by coconut… read more »
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9. Mundakkal Beach
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10. Kollam Beach
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Located in the South of Kerala, Kollam Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the area. This is particularly true of courting couples who flock here to get married.
The (sporadically) well-matained beach is one of the few in Kerala to have a permanent lifeguard, although quite a few people have said they are just there to prevent people swimming!
It is an attractive beach and features a good-sized stretch… read more »
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11. Thirumullavaram Beach
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