Kerala Beach Tour Packages

Thanks to Kerala's long coastline that runs parallel to the azure blue Arabian Sea, the state is blessed with some of the most popular beach holiday places in southern India. Fringed by the swaying coconut and palm trees, at some places with rocky outcrops, lighthouses as well as forts, Kerala boasts being an ideal beach holiday destination especially for the honeymoon couples.

The golden sand beaches are perfect allurement for the newlyweds who seek to make their very first trip together memorable. Dotted with exotic beaches like Marari, Kovalam, Vizhjinam, Kappad, Bekal and many more, the state also calls out to sunbathers, water sports enthusiasts and nature aficionados to enjoy one of the best beach holidays in India.

Another good reason to choose Kerala for a beach holiday is its incredible beachside resorts. Many beach getaways like Kovalam offer some luxury resorts that allow a private beach entry to their guests. The beaches of Kerala are ideal to witness the perfect sunrise and sunsets; stroll during the dusk hours, and of course spending a lazy day.

So, if you have plans for a beach holiday trip, the southern state of Kerala with its pristine beach is the right place for you. And it would be our pleasure to be chosen by you to craft itineraries for your beach tour.

Trust us with best beach holiday packages that are specially designed to make all the ends meet without burning a hole in your pocket.

Varkala Beach

Popular Kerala Beach Tourism Packages

Kerala has many stunning beaches that stretch 550 km along its coastline and contribute to the state's natural beauty. This area is a tourist paradise, offering rocky seasides ideal for solitary beach vacations in Kerala, as well as the most active beaches with exciting beach activities to do. Discover TMI's exclusive best-selling beach tour packages for Kerala.

Top Beaches to Explore in Kerala Beach Holiday Packages

Millions of tourists visit these beaches every year for their captivating views of white sand and aqua-blue sea, as well as the lines of palm trees and verdant hills in the background. Keralan beaches have everything one could possibly want from a beach destination. If you are interested in water sports like kayaking, snorkeling, and rafting or simply want to relax and soak up the sun, beaches in Kerala will not disappoint you. Well-known tourist destinations like the serene Alappuzha Beach with its renowned lighthouse or Varkala Beach with its religious significance are stunning spots for watching sunsets with loved ones. You are welcomed by the sound of the waves and mouthwatering local cuisine, everything around these beaches.

Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach

Known for the cliffs on its shore that face the Arabian Sea, Varkala Beach is among the most popular beaches in the country. Apart from its unique landscape, the beach is much favored by adventure enthusiasts. Varka Beach is an all-year-round destination for surfing and other water activities. A large number of tourists visiting Kerala reach Varkalabeach, despite this, it looks uncrowded. This makes it an ideal place for newlyweds, with a perfect romantic ambience and not much noise and chaos.

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam, which translates to the grove of coconut trees, gained popularity in the 1970s and gradually became one of the most significant beaches in the state. This one big beach is a combination of three small beaches namely the lighthouse beach, the Hawa beach, and the Samudra beach. The Red and white striped lighthouse at an elevated mound on the shore of the Arabian Sea makes the landscape of the Kovalam beach vintage. The shallow water and low tides make it a much more preferred seaside destination in Kerala. On this palm-lined beach, you can sunbathe, do adventure sports, take Ayurveda wellness therapies, or do beach-side shopping.


Marari Beach

Marari Beach

Marari Beach is known to everyone but is still a beautiful and unexplored beach insouth Kerala. The simple beauty of the beach and the lush lining of palm trees over the stretch of golden sand is a little slice of paradise to the eyes. This undiscovered beach is backed by nature resorts to make the day centered on nature and has cafes serving options from vegetarian to seafood blended into Indian cuisine. Marari Beach has a sleepy charm and you can always find a sweet undisturbed space for yourself here. Walk in the long stretch of this beach to witness sun-kissed evenings, fishermen with their catches, and stunning sunsets.

Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach is the coastal part of the island group north of Kochi, called Vyapin. Though much narrower, Cherai Beach has a long stretch which is highly preferred for long beach walks, swimming, and shell collection. This beach is most popular for frequent dolphin sightings, but it also serves as a peaceful getaway for families. Cherai Beach is the place where you can see the sea and a big backwater just divided by a few meters wide land. The backwater on the other side of Cherai Beach is popular for boating. There are plenty of guesthouses, cafes, and shops around the beach.


Bekal Beach

Bekal Beach

Very calm and beautiful, Bekal Beach is the perfect destination in North Kerala to spend a holiday for leisure holidays. This beach is popular for its half-moon shaped coastline and also the Bekal Fort, present on its boundary, that overlooks the Arabian Sea. The defensive fort with picturesque sceneries, cool seashore breeze, and swaying palms, brings out the best of natural and historical tourism along the Malabar region. It is more of a picturesque beach that offers enough space to sunbathe, has relatively shallow water that is perfect for swimming, has a small rock garden, and murals and sculptures. Tourists can get to walk in a beautiful wooden boardwalk, for children, it has a playground and gets highly romantic at night with lights on the sand.

Alleppey Beach

Alleppey Beach

A fun paradise standing next to the enormous expanse of a green-blue sea stretching to the horizon, Alappuzha Beach offers the shade of palm trees, a breath of green, and a historical theme. As a home to a 140-year-old pier constructed by Captain Crawford, the beach provides tourists with the opportunity to step into the sea. The presence of lighthouse and colonial structures bring in the old-world charm while features such as Sand Art Fest, Beach Fest, and Nehru Trophy Boat Race instill the festivity. ThisAlappuzha beach has the feel and zest of a perfect beach holiday in God’s own country, Kerala with activities ranging from sunbathing to toy train travel.


Meenkunnu Beach

Meenkunnu Beach

Meenkunnu Beach with golden sand and calm water to touch your heart and sure to give you a feel of an away from the hustle and bustle of life. Tourists can converse with the local fishermen; taste the authentic hot local dishes; stroll the open-air huts by the ocean, being aware of the cultural traditions of the region. The place with coconut palms rustling in the wind providing an atmosphere of quietude is also ideal for swimming. Meenkunnu Beach also follows the concept of sustainable tourism and has developed as a tourist place for wellness tourism and ecology in Kerala's splendid landscape of beach with Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation tourism.

Kollam Beach

Kollam Beach

Kollam Beach also known as Mahatma Gandhi Beach is one of the most popular, colorful and safe beaches in Kerala. Many lifeguarding posts have been mounted along this beach since 2005 making this beach the safest one to choose while visiting Kerala.The Mahatma Gandhi Park next to it was established in 1961; the park with international standards is an added attraction to the beach. There are several things to do, various landscapes of Arabian Sea to witness, learn about Chinese fishing nets and sipping boats which make the ports of Kollam. This beautiful unspoilt beach with palm trees offers a perfect holiday and unforgettable experience.

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Adventure and Water Sports on Kerala's Beaches

Kerala is as well known for its adventure activities as it is for its closeness to nature. Beaches in Kerala are hotspots for adventure enthusiasts to experience the adrenaline boost offered here. The long coastline allows the tourist to try their best-suited adventure from various activities to do.

Try major adventure activities available in Kerala beach tourslike parasailing between pristine water and clear skies, snorkeling under shallow waters, scuba diving, deep diving in the sea, and kayaking.

The top beaches to try some of these adventures are Alappuzha Beach, Chavakkad Beach, Neendakara Beach, Chowara Beach, Beypore Beach, Kizhunna Beach, and Kovalam Beach.

Best Beaches for Ayurveda and Massage Therapy

Ayurveda therapies are life-changing remedies that give people an opportunity to rejuvenate their mind, body and soul. The amalgamation of ancient Ayurveda practices with beautiful coastal locations is what people come looking for in Kerala.

The God's Own Country, Kerala, is famous for its Ayurveda and spa therapies offered at its soothing beaches in the Kerala beach tour packages. Tourists can take particular therapies for their health conditions with the help of expert practitioners around their favorite Kerala beaches. Choose from personalized health schedules, therapeutic massages, detox rituals, or yoga sessions. The Ayurveda practices are aimed at the revitalization of the whole person: the 'health of the body, health of the mind and health of the spirit.'' Various therapy options include Abhyangam, Shirodhara, Njavarakizhi, etc. Local herbs and oils are used in the therapies.

List of best beaches for Ayurveda therapies and massages :

  • Beypore Beach
  • Kovalam Beach
  • Chowara Beach
  • Bekal Beach
  • Cherai Beach
  • Nattika Beach
  • Varkala Beach
  • Marari Beach

Best Time to Visit Kerala Beach Holiday

The best time for Kerala beach vacations is from October to March. These are the months that bear cool climate and low humidity which is best for sunbathing, sightseeing and Ayurveda treatments.

However, Ayurveda therapies are much more preferred during the Monsoon Season, from June to September, as the rain is said to improve the impact of the therapies. But, some of the beach activities may be hampered by rains during the monsoon season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kerala can be visited throughout the year, thanks to its diverse topography. During the summers, hill stations like Munnar are your best bet, while the backwaters and beaches are best visited during the winters. Plan a visit to Kerala during the monsoons if you want to benefit from Ayurvedic massages and treatments.

Some of the best places that honeymoon couples should visit in Kerala are-

  • Munnar : Plan a trip to Munnar with your loved one. Visit the tea plantations and the tea museum, picturesque towns and sightseeing attractions like Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Peak, Mattupetty & Tea Museum.
  • Wayanad :With plenty of waterfalls, lakes and wildlife sanctuaries, Wayanad is counted among the most popular honeymoon destinations in Kerala.
  • Thekkady : Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar and explore nature at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Lose yourself amidst nature in Thekkady and observe its rich flora and fauna.
  • Bekal : You can explore the caves, spend some quality time at the Bekal Fort and enjoy a romantic stroll on the beach during your honeymoon vacation in Kerala.
  • Kochi : Visit the city of Kochi to enjoy serenity & sightseeing, observe its rich culture and explore its wonderful architecture. Enjoy the Kathakali dance & take a romantic stroll on Cherai Beach.

The highest trekking peak in Kerala is Anamudi Peak located at an altitude of 2,695 meters.

Some of the popular family tourist destinations in Kerala are-

  • Munnar : Travel to Munnar with your loved one to visit the tea gardens, waterfalls, tea museum and other attractions that make it the most popular hill station in India and Kerala.
  • Kumarakom : Visit Kumarakom to enjoy a houseboat ride across the backwaters dotted with paddy fields, rows of palm trees and fishing villages.
  • Silent Valley National Park : Silent Valley National Park, located in the district of Palakkad, boasts a rich wildlife including birds, mammals, flowering plants and butterflies.
  • Varkala Beach : Varkala is a quiet village home to several tourist attractions including a lovely beach, a 2,000 years old Vishnu Temple and the Ashramam-Sivagiri Mutt, located at a close distance.
  • Athirapally Waterfalls : This waterfall falls from a height of almost 330 feet and is the largest waterfall in Kerala. Forest wildlife in the area includes Indian Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger, gaur and sambar.