 A
sunrise over the horizon turning the sea into molten gold. The
crashing surf streaming up the sand and then receding again,
leaving behind sea shells and driftwood. The swaying fringed
shadow of the palms. On the eastern and western coasts of Kerala,
endless beaches offer you a balmy holiday. The Konkan coast
in the west has the beaches of Goa and Diu. Go southwards to
the white sands of Kovalam on the Malabar coast. On the Coromandel
coast in the east are the rock - cut temples by the sea at Mamallpuram.
These breathtaking beaches promise the perfect escape to tranquility.
Goa: A Beachside Carnival
Unforgettable Goa, a heady blend of serenity and excitement
down a 100 km coastline, studded with some of the world's most
beautiful beaches- Calangute, Colva, Baga, Dona Paula, Bogmalo.
Idyllic seaside stretches where you create your own kind of
holiday. Sun bathing in a quiet secluded spot or choosing the
exhilarating thrills of parasailing, speed boating, water skiing,
wind surfing and deep - sea diving. For the Goans, life is a
celebration - to the melody of guitars and mellow songs.
Places Of Interest:
Panaji, Mandovi River, Old Goa for churches - Basilica of Born
Jesus, St.Cathedral and St. Francis of Assissi , Aguada Fort.
Reach -
By Air: links to Bangalore, Bombay,
Delhi, Cochin.
By Rail: nearest railhead is Vasco
da Gama, 35 kms from Panaji.
By Road: links to Aurangabad 699
kms, Bangalore 592 kms, Bombay 597 kms, Pune 473 kms.
Diu: An Island Fantasy
A Portuguese colony like Goa, Diu is an off - shore island
on the western coast, off the Gulf of Cambay. The coast has
limestone cliffs, rocky coves and sandy beaches, the best of
which are at Nagoa. A massive fort built by the Portuguese dominates
the skyline.
Reach -
By Air: nearest airport is Trivandrum.
By Rail: nearest railhead is Trivandrum
By Road: Trivandrum 16 kms.
Kovolam: Golden Sands By The Arabian Sea
 The
sheltered coves and white sands of Kovalam are among the best
beaches in India. Palm fringed bays in secluded coconut groves,
promise a relaxed stay. The city is known as the most beautiful
beaches in the world.
Places Of Interest :
Beside the vision of beaches, one can visit Kanyakumari - famous
for brilliant sunset and sunrise and Trivandrum city.
Reach -
By Air: nearest airport is Trivandrum.
By Rail: nearest railhead is Trivandrum
By Road: Trivandrum 16 kms.
Mamallapuram: A Temple Town By The Sea
South of Madras, Mamallapuram was once a port city of the Pallava
rulers. The temples and rock cut sculptures of that period create
a unique blend of history and natural beauty.
Places Of Interest :
Rock Cut Caves, Arjuna's Penance, The Rathas, Shore Temple.
Reach -
By Air: nearest airport, Madras
49km.
By Rail: rail links to Madras.
Kanchipuram and Arkonam.
By Road: links to Madras, Pondicherry
and Bangalore.
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