Top 3 tempting South India beaches

Southern part of India is sanctified with a large number of splendid attractions like sea beaches, backwaters, Ayurvedic centers, cordial environment, rivers, wildlife, temples, hotels churches, resorts and rest of the greenery. All such superb allures might be explored in diverse states of southern part of India viz. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala etc. Amid them, most of the visitors are willing to know about several exotic South India beaches such as Kovalam beach, Varkala beach, Alappuzha beach, Cherai beach, Mahabalipuram beach, Mangalore beach, Marina beach and many more. At these beaches, you would surely like to take sun bath and love to play various water games like rafting, scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling and so on.

Moreover, you would get the outstanding experience of rippling waves which touch or kiss your feet and you may also enjoy walking on the golden and silvery sands of the beaches.Now, we are giving you few glimpses of top 3 tempting shores of south zone.

1. Mangalore Beach

Mangalore is the chief port city of Karnataka. It is situated about 350 km west of the state capital Bangalore. This destination is blessed with lots of shores like Ullal beach (about 12 km from the city centre), Tannirbavi beach, Panambur beach (both shores are near to Mangalore port) and so on. All such shores of this place are very popular for their clean surroundings, wonderful lighthouse and you would also explore awe-inspiring view of sunset. In addition, the Mangalore beach provides you silvery and golden sands with breezy wind which comes from Arabian Sea.


Getting there:

By Air: 10km from Managlore Bajpe airport.

By Rail: It has two big railway stations- Hampankatta (It is a terminus) and Kankanady is located about 8 km from the center of the city.


2. Kovalam Beach

Kovalam is located around 13 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. This destination is popular for the Kovalam beach. There are several Ayurvedic massage and therapies centers located near the shore. Mainly, this shore is the amalgamation of three beaches viz. Samudra beach, Lighthouse beach and Hawa beach. This pristine shore is rich with natural ambiance, azure sea, herbal physique toning massages centers and so on.

Getting there:

By Air: 10 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

By Rail: 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram central.

3. Varkala Beach

Varkala beach is situated around 54 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. This sea shore is famous for fantastic massage, mineral springs, scenic landscapes and so on. The gap between the cliffs, sea and sand makes this shore an engrossing sight. Additionally, the sunset at this sea shore is very spectacular. You would also discover some other attractions such as Sree Janardhana Swamy temple, Anjengo fort, Seaside resorts, Nature care centre and lots more. This shore is also renowned as ‘Papanashini’ which means that you can rinse your sins if you bath in it.

Getting there:

By Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 46 km from Varkala will be the nearest airport.

By Rail: Varkala has its own railway station which connects it with all the major cities of Kerala.

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