Marari Beach
Friday, July 24, 2009

If you want to experience the undiscovered Kerala,'the God's own country' and have the desire to spent a small sojourn at these unexplored trails of Kerala, than immediately pack your bags.
Marari beach one of the unexplored and virgin tourist destination of Kerala is only 15 minutes drive from Alapuzzha and 1 hour drive from Cochin. The name Marari originates from “Maraikulum”, a typical fishing village where the life hasn't change much and it is still untouched by the urbanization.
Maraikulam village lies on the shores of the Malabar coast where the Indian ocean meets with the Arabian sea.
Marari beach has much more just than the endless panorama of sand and surf. The long stretches of the sandy beaches are swayed by the palm groves. It is a destination to experience the traditional life style of a fishing village and an ancient way to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. Marai beach also offers an awesome view when the sun slowly do down over the horizon and leaving the red patches on the sky. Due to the warm climatic condition through out the year, the season from October to May is very pleasant to visit this place.
If you have had enough of leisurely activities under the sun and swimming at the beach and now in a mood to explore the nearby beautiful places, than get ready to enjoy the marvelous back water cruises, a nearby attraction to the Marari beach. They will surely stunned you by their scenic beauty and placid atmosphere. This is an experience which will make you relax and inspire you throughout your life. Cochin, a nearby town to Marari beach is an excellent option to shop some genuine antique pieces. This small Jew town is famous as a trade center on the spice coast.
Things to do and see:
Maraikulum Coir units:
Maraikulum, a nearby typical fishing village, located 60km south of Cochin, is famous for its coir units. This village is tucked away behind the dense palm groves and coconut trees which presents a look of green fortification amidst the yellow sandy beaches.
Marari Beach Ayurvedic centre:
The Ayurvedic centre at the Marari beach is an ideal site to experience the ancient Ayurvedic treatments of India. Expert masseuses of this centre, will massage your body in such away that you will feel reborn. You can even indulge yourself in the early morning Yoga classes which will surely help you to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul, amidst the dense coconut grove.
Backwater Cruises:
Backwater cruises are also a nearby major attraction to the Marari beach. It is an superbly relaxing and inspiring experience which will enthralled your memories for ever. The tranquil and scenic beauty of the backwaters will surely fascinates and beckon you to return here again and again.
Water sports:
If you are bored of swimming and preparing sand castles at the beach, than try out some adventurous water sports at the beach. It is an excellent beach to indulge in various kinds of adventurous sports such as para sailing, surfing, para gliding and even for a game of beach volley ball.


