Added: May 15, 2008
From: drishyaarts
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The beaches of KeralaMist clad mountains, blue seas, golden beaches, tranquil backwaters and gushing rivers are some of the natural attractions that make Kerala unique in the eyes of a visitor. The tiny state is flanked by the Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. This south Indian state has a coastline of about 600 kms dotted with breathtaking beaches, some of which are located close to fishing villages. Fishing is the primary occupation of the people in the coastal belt of Kerala. There are hundreds of fishing villages spread along the coast and thousands make a living out of the sea.A visit to the palm-fringed beaches of Kerala is a refreshing experience. Each beach has its own qualities. Kovalam, the most popular of all has golden sands, shallow waters and a palm-fringed coastline. Varkala beach near Thiruvananthapuram is bordered by beautiful pink laterite cliffs. Cherai beach in Ernakulam district is a serene and calm haven, situated close to Kochi. Nattika beach in Thrissur district is a wide expanse of golden sand and tranquil blue sea. Kappad beach in Kozhikkode district is where Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese adventurer, landed in the fifteenth century. Muzhappilangadu beach in Kannur district is a drive-in-beach which stretches for over 4 kms. In the district of Kasaragod, the historic Bekal Fort is located close to the beach. In fact, this 300-year-old fort built of laterite is surrounded by unsullied beaches and coves.Each beach of Kerala offers a different ambience and different experience. The beaches of Kerala have the capacity to fill a visitor\'s heart with profound serenity. World weary travellers forget their cares in the lilting lullabies of the white surf and blue waves.
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