Kerala Beach Holidays

Incredible India Holiday invites you for a beach holiday in Kerala, India. A state so picturesque, so abundant in natural beauty that it is also known as "God's Own Country." Enjoy a beach holiday in Kerala, India with Incredible India Holiday and you'll find yourself enchanted by the beaches of Kerala.

Kerala is famous for spices, beaches and backwaters. Many travelers have visited Kerala through history, including St Thomas, one of Christ's disciples, who came to Kerala in 52 A.D. In 1498 A.D Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese navigator, sailed his ships around Africa and came to Kerala in search of this fabled land of spices. The Portuguese, the Dutch and the English fought for control of the lucrative spice trade from Kerala during the next few centuries. Tourists from around the world, who holiday on the beautiful beaches of Kerala year round, enjoy Kerala's natural beauty today. The hospitable people of Kerala welcome tourists who come here for Incredible India beach holidays.

Kerala has many beautiful beaches. Apart from beaches, the backwaters of Kerala are also very popular. Kerala has a fascinating culture and exotic wildlife. You can experience all these aspects of Kerala when you holiday in Kerala, India on an Incredible India beach holiday.

Kerala beaches

Kovalam Beach: Situated at a distance of 18 km from the capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam Beach, Kerala, is a series of three crescent shaped beaches. You can swim in the Arabian Sea, have an ayurvedic massage on the clean sands and try beach holiday activities like catamaran rides, water skiing and surfing while on a beach holiday on Kovalam beach, Kerala, India.

Varkala beach: Varkala Beach, Kerala is known for its contrasts. Tall cliffs abruptly descend to a clean stretch of white sand is edged by the blue sea. Green palms and azure sky complete the breathtaking picture of Varkala Beach, Kerala, India.

Backwaters: There are many beaches along the backwaters of Kerala, which are a series of lakes, inlets, creeks, waterways and estuaries of rivers along the coast of Kerala. Sail along the backwaters and stop by the beautiful beaches in Kerala on a traditional houseboat or Ketuvallom on an Incredible India Holiday in Kerala.

Kumarakom: This beautiful holiday resort in Kerala, India, is made up of a group of islands on Vembanad Lake. With a bird sanctuary, blue waters and lush tropical greenery, Vembanad is truly a piece of paradise in God's own country, Kerala.

Kochi: Previously known as Cochin, this port on the coast of Kerala is also known as "Queen of the Arabian Sea." A historic town with many fine monuments including the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace at Matancherry, the Santa Cruz Basilica, Fort Cochin and the St Francis Church Kochi is perhaps best known for the Chinese fishing nets in the harbor. You can see these nets weave their magic as you relax on Cochin Beach in Kerala, India.

Alappuzha: Known for its lovely beach and for the nearby backwaters, Alappuzha in Kerala is famous for the annual Nehru Trophy Snake Boat races held on the Ponnamada Lake. Feel the excitement as teams row with all their might during this water festival in Kerala.

These are only some of the beach destinations in Kerala, India. Incredible India holiday offers you journeys to many more of the beautiful beaches in Kerala for amazing beach holidays in Kerala, India.