
The
Marari beach extracts its name from the fishing village of Mararikulam which is
still not awakened to the development around the world and life goes on as usual
as it did hundred years ago. The fishermen are seen going to the sea every day
to catch the fishes for their livelihood. The beach has endless miles of sandy
beaches sheltered by the swaying palm trees. Completely new as a tourist beach
destination, its virgin territory offers a silent holidaying in full pleasure of
being isolated from the rest of the world.
The scintillating
experience of the tranquil backwaters moving around the stunning scenery makes
it a perfect tourist paradise. The sound of the sea waves hitting the shores of
the beach is a lovely sight for the tourists who can experience it in its
natural surroundings. The palm trees look like a wall coloured green from a
distance with the expanding Arabian sea to the front.
Beach
ActivityThe untouched and uncrowded Marari beach gives its visitors the
pleasure of surfing, para sailing, skiing in the waters of the Arabian sea. If
there are enough visitors then beach volleyball is an option open to relax as
well as go for a bit of muscle exercise. There are seen large castles built by
the children and young peoples according to their thoughts and liking. The
strolls and beach resorts offer the visitors the much needed relief to fill
their stomach with some delicious tasty foods.
Major Attractions
Nearby» St. Francis' ChurchIt is the oldest
surviving European church in India. The chants of the Roman catholic was first
heard in India from this church. Built as a wooden structure by the friars
accompanying the Portuguese to India in the year 1503. It was later renovated by
the followers of St Francisco in the 16th century.
» The
Dutch Palace
Situated at Mattancherry, the palace was built by the Portuguese and
offered as gifts to the then Cochin ruler Vira Kerala Varma in the year 1555.The
wooden ceilings of the coronation hall were incorporated by the Dutch and hence
the name remained as the Dutch Palace. The greatness lies in the mural paintings
done on the wall of the palace. Near about forty-five scenes from the epic
Ramayana adore the walls of the bedchamber.
» Chinese Fishing
Nets in Cochin HarborThe fishing nets in the harbor are a wonderful
sight. These cobweb like structure falls suspended from a wooden frame work
forming a delicate silhouette beautiful to look at when the sun sets ,giving out
shades of crimson.
» Jewish SynagoguePlaced in
Mattancheri, this ancient synagogue was built by the Jewish community thriving
the place in around 1568. Still preserved carefully, the religious scrolls and
hand painted tiles from China decorate the
structure.
Accommodation» Hotel The Marari
BeachAddress : Mararikulam Beach, Cochin, India
Access : 100 km from the airport.
» Taj Malabar ( 5 Star
Deluxe Hotel )Address : Willingdon Island, Cochin
Access : Airport - 45KM., Railway Station - 10KM.
» Le Meridien Cochin ( 5 Star Hotel )Address :
Maradu, Kochi
Access : Airport - 32KM., City's Commercial
Center - 0.5km.
Accessibility» By Air :
The Marari Beach is about 64 km from Cochin Airport.
» By
Rail : The Marari Beach is 5 km from the Railway Station .
» By Road : Marari is connected by road from Cochin, which deviates
1km from the National Highway.