Shanghumugham Beach - Kerala - ശങ്ഘുമുഘം ബീച്ച്

Co-ordinates 8.479716,76.910584
State Kerala
Nearby Stations Kannur
Nearby Places Kovalam, Trivandrum
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Other Langauge Names Hindi: षणमुगम बीच केरल
Malayalam: ശങ്ഘുമുഘം ബീച്ച്

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A large, enticing mermaid sculpture greets visitors. During temple festivals, Shanghumugham beach witnesses ritual washing of temple idols. That the beach is a fishermen village ensures an interesting sight of fishermen having their daily catch.

Shanghumugham beach is one of the most pictorial beaches located in Kerala. Kerala, God’s own country, in south India has some of the best beaches in the world. Shanghumugham beach is one of them. A travel tour to Shanghumugham beach would help you to gather knowledge about the nearby places. The pristine beauty of the Shanghumugham beach has been successful in attracting the tourists since ages. Shanghumugham beach is a very soothing beach in Kerala which is home to idyllic sunset and sunrise in Kerala.
This is indeed the best way to enjoy the essence of the historic Shanghumugham beach. The beautiful beach at Shanghumugham beach is a favorite haunt of the tourists. Every year hundreds of tourists throng thre sunny sands.The Shanghumugham beach touches the heart of the tourists by offering a tranquil experience. Shanghumugham beach offers the ideal surroundings to relax and to let your thoughts soar high. The Shanghumugham beach is a favorite haunt of the tourists as you can see nature at its best at this place.

Best Time to Visit and Weather

September to June.

Travel Direction

Located 8 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, the Shankhumugham Beach is a favourite haunt of sunset watchers. The beach is adjacent to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport and Veli Tourist Village.

Accommodation

An indoor recreation club, the 'Matsya Kanyaka', a gigantic 35 m long sculpture of a mermaid and a restaurant shaped like a starfish are the major attractions here. The long stretch of clean sand is located near the airport. The water here, however, is not suitable for bathing. Chacha Nehru Traffic Training Park here provides opportunity for children to learn the traffic rules. This beach provides good facilities like an indoor recreation club, children's traffic training park and a star shaped restaurant.

Nearby Places and other Beaches

Kovalam, Trivandrum Airport









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