KANYAKUMAR BEACH ( TAMILNADU-INDIA)

 

KANYAKUMARI BEACH

 

Famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets (We can see the both Sunrise & Sunset in the see) the Kanyakumari beach is located at a point in Tamil Nadu where the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea meet - a most beautiful visual panorama. The Kanyakumari beach in Tamil Nadu, South India is described as the 'Land's End'.

Experiencing a sunset and moonrise on the ocean's horizon on an April full moon day is breathtaking. It seems as though the entire Ocean is washed with a shower of red-gold mist.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Kanyakumari beach is so called because it is dedicated to the Hindu deity Kanya who is believed to be an incarnation of the Goddess Parvati who did a long penance to win Lord Shiva's hand in marriage but for some reason wasn't successful and so she wowed that she would remain a virgin all her life.

The Kanyakumari beach in Tamil Nadu, South India is famous for its picturesque beach and the Kumari Amman Temple dedicated to the goddess Kumari. Devotees from far and wide throng the Kumari Amman Temple for blessings. Your Kanyakumari beach tours can never be complete without a visit to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial that was constructed in the year 1970 and is located on the scenic Kanyakumari beach in Tamil Nadu, South India.

 

MARINA BEACH ( CHENNAI - TAMILNADU )

 

Marina Beach

» Location :                      Chennai, Tamil Nadu

» Claimed To Be :            Second Longest In The World

» Attractions :                   Aquarium, Anna And MGR Samadhis, Icehouse, Senate-House, 

                                              Chepauk Palace, Presidency College

A Long Stretch Of Coastal Delight

Golden sand, good surf and a

 shimmering clean blue sea, this in a nutshell, is Marina beach. This beach is counted among one of the longest beaches in Asia. Its 12-km long stretch was made beautiful by the wonderful facelift given by Governor Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff in the early 1880's, and is a major tourist attraction today.

Marina beach is located on the eastern

 side of Chennai, adjoining the Bay of Bengal. Watching the sun set and rise from the beach is an enthralling experience. Though bathing and swimming can be dangerous, as the undercurrent is very strong, even then people come for swimming here. In the evenings, the beach is virtually a fair ground with various kinds of entertainment and food stalls lining the beach.

With its natural sandy beauty and spacious promenade and beautiful gardens, the beach is a major attraction for tourists visiting Chennai. It has acquired a South Indian aura with vendors hawking wares ranging from shell and glass baubles to kites and fruit juices. The Marina, however, is large enough to accommodate all visitors as well as the hawkers and is often the venue for important state functions. 

Prime Attractions of Marina Beach

Some of the most beautiful buildings in Chennai such as the University of Madras, Senate-House, Chepauk Palace, Presidency College, P.W.D office and Ice House are located on the beach drive. At the other end of the beach is the new lighthouse. In between, sentinels on the promenade, are several statues of Tamil scholars and two splendid bits of sculpture- the Victory of Labour and the Mahatma Gandhi. 

§ Aquarium : Close to the Marina beach is the aquarium, which has some of the most exotic collection of tropical sea fishes and fresh water fishes. The aquarium gives a chance to have a closer look at the aquatic life. The Ice House, which was used to store ice brought from Great Lakes in North America, is south to the Aquarium.

 

§ Anna And MGR Samadhis : Situated on the beach, the Anna and MGR Samadhis, which are the memorials of the most popular, former Chief ministers of the state, attract good crowd everyday. 

 

MAHABALIPURAM BEACH ( TAMILNADU )

 

Mahabalipuram Beach

» Location :                       Mahabalipuram, 58-km South Of Chennai, Tamil Nadu

» Attractions :                   Stone carvings, Caves, Rock Cut Temples

The

Primitive Times Port City 

Mahabalipuram, also known, as "Mamallapuram" is 58-km, south of Chennai, nestling on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, was once a port of the Pallavas. The Pallavas have created many marvellous monuments with Sculptural Panels, Caves, Monolithic Rathas (chariots) and Temples.

Once a thriving port trading with many distant nations, Pallava chisels have breathed life into stone. The Pallavas art at this place emphasises robust earthly beauty, imbibed with life. These monumental splendours and the sunny beach resorts attract tourists from all over the world.

A crocodile farm, snake venom extracting centre, schools of art and sculpture and a wide choice of resorts along the beach draw holiday-seekers all round the year. 

 

Prime Attractions of Mahabalipuram Beach
§ Dakshinachitra : While travelling from Chennai to Mahabalipuram visit Dakshinachitra - a heritage centre. Here traditional crafts persons and folk artists work 

and perform in the reconstructed period settings of 19th century homes, streets and

 workspaces of the Southern States of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

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§ Arjuna's Penance : The world's largest bas-relief meas

uring 27m x 9m is the pride of Mahabalipuram. This huge whaleback shaped rock contains figures of Gods, Demigods, men, beasts, birds and infact represents the entire creation. 

§ Five Rathas : These are five monolithic temples, each created in a 

different style. They are also known as the "Pancha Pandava Rathas", and the four of the Rathas are supposed to have scooped out of a single rock formation.

 
§ Tiger's Cave : It is 4-km north of the main monument complex. It was an open-air theatre, where cultural programmes are held. Though it is very near the sea, the place is serene and calm. 

§ Shore Temple : This is one of the oldest temples in south India. It belongs to the early 8th century AD and is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in Dravidian style. The monuments are floodlit at night and so it is possible to enjoy their beauty after sunset. 

 

KOVALAM BEACH (KERALA)

Kovalam Beach

» Location :                               Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

» Significance :                        The Most Popular Beach in Kerala

» Other Activities :                 Yoga and Other Health Related Activities

» Nearby Attraction :            Vizhinjam Mosque

On the Malabar coast along the Kerala shore line is a small village, called Kovalam. 

This sleepy town suddenly came on the tourist map when its fabulous beaches were discovered. 

Today Kovalam has become one of the most popular beach hangouts in India."Kovalam" means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches gives it a ravishing look. 

The palm-fringed bays in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. 

The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away by the surf at the feet of the stalwart palms and the rocky promontories, makes this beach paradise. This marvellous beach is a tourist's dream come true. 

A sheltered natural bay with cool soothing palms and gentle waves. Where when you are tired of aquatics, swimming or sunbathing, you can explore the handicrafts, jewellery and cloth shops spread along the waterfront. Not to speak of the delightful sea-food fare including lobsters available at the beachside restaurants.  

The crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam can be divided in three parts. The southern most beach, and the most popular, is the Lighthouse Beach. Further south on the beach one can have a spectacular view of the Vizhinzam mosque. Photography is prohibited here.

The middle beach is called Hawah. Each morning this beach

 acts as a base for the local fisherman. The northern most beach, Samudra, is least affected of all by the changing times.It is dotted with few rudimentary wooden fishing vessels. 

In the evening the quiet atmosphere of the place is enlivened by Kathakali performances, the classical dance-drama of Kerala. This mellow Kerala coastal village was once a picturesque settlement built next to two palm-fringed coves enclosed by rocky headlands, but development has been almost unplanned. 

There's a plethora of places to stay, ranging from cheap concrete boxes to up-market resorts, and a large number of under-equipped restaurants catering to standard Asian travellers' menus. The ITDC-run Ashoka and the Kerala tourism department's 'Samudra' at the Kovalam beach provide five-star accommodation.  

There are other hotels as well to suit every pocket. Kovalam is developing not only as a beach resort but is fast developing as a Yoga and health center. One can have Ayurvedic massages and oil baths or learn the intricacies and dynamics of Yoga and meditation taught by experts. 

Kovalam can be reached by direct and regular bus services from Thiruvananthapuram. Buses also link the place from Ernakulam, Kanyakumari and Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Railway head serves the requirements of Kovalam.

 http://kerala.south-india-tourism.com/kerala-beaches/kovalam-beach.html 

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