The excitement of water adventure sports is ineluctable for any tourist visiting the land of coconuts and Kathakali. Snorkeling is one of the major draws of the world of water sports. It involves indulging in the act of skimming the face of a pool of water, endowed with a special mask, a snorkel and a pair of flippers. The vibrant denizens of the world under the water come alive on a snorkeling tour. You can get up, close and personal with the octopuses, star fish, flat fish, jelly fish, seaweed, sting rays and a host of other magnificent creatures.
The coveted snorkeling destinations of Kerala are Alapuzzha, Kovalam and Varkala beaches. The Alpuzzha or the Aleppey Beach in the district of Alapuzzha, cocooned by the Arabian Sea and the backwaters of Punnamada is a popular tourist frequent. Besides snorkeling, this beach also houses a dilapidated lighthouse constructed by Captain Hugh Crawford long back in 1862. After the snorkeling sessions, you can head towards the playground for kids.
The Kovalam beaches spread across the lighthouse beach, the Hawa beach, the Ashok beach and the Samudra beach throws open its doors to all the snorkeling lovers. Team up those exquisite snorkeling sessions with memorable visits to the Vizhinjam Lighthouse on the Lighthouse Beach and Kovalam Jama Masjid and Ganapathi Temple on the Ashok Beach.
There is more in store for all those water sports enthusiasts. You can take your pick from surfing, parasailing, swimming, kayaking, scuba diving and fishing. So make sure you enjoy yourself to the hilt.
Last Updated on 26 May 2011
