Named after a local fishing village “Mararikulam," Marari is known in the region. Its lifestyle is seething and constant like it had remained since centuries through the local men still practicing their daily catch through fishing which is means of their livelihood. Holidaymakers find in their tour to this place entirely localized charm and receive complete Kerala hospitality upon arrival.

Considered a perfect vacationing destination, Marari Beach is located in the South Indian state Kerala’s Alappuzha District. The beach cum tiny sleepy village is located at a distance of mere 11 kilometers nearby Alappuzha (Alleppey) city. The wonderful village is named Mararikulam, so is this beach. The area has limited resorts nowadays. They include CGH Earth chain of resorts owned Marari Beach Resort and Abad Group’s Turtle Beach Resort besides the newest one Carnoustie Beach Resort which is located at a distance of 10 kilometers from Mararikulam in the northern side. A few tiny boutique properties are also available there which include Marari Villas and the Beach Symphony amongst others. Other attractions are several homestays that offer perfect accommodation solution. Muthoot Group owned Muthoot Leisure &Hospitality Services has taken an initiative to start the 100 bedroom resort construction recently. This beach is perfect for swimming and is considered safest one.

Location

The Railways connects Mararikulam with the rest part of the country through the Mararikulam railway station. Similarly this beach is well connected by roadways as nearby S.L Puram welcomes NH 47 that is hardly 5 kilometers in the eastern side of Mararikulam and easily reachable. Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport which links this place with rest parts by air. National Geographic Survey rated this beach as one of the top five HAMMOCK BEACH worldwide.

How To Reach

By Air

The distance between The Cochin Airport and Marari Beach is approximately 64 kilometers.

By Jetty

The harbor is located at mere 5 kilometers from the Marari Beach.

By Rail

Distance between Marari Beach and railway station is only 5 kilometers.

Temperature And Weather

Warm and humid weather condition throughout the year makes Marari worth exploring destination. Both southwest and northeast monsoons bring rain in the beach. It is the key reason for intense and heavy rains in this place. Two phased rains turn worse during June to July and late October to December months. Visiting this place from late December to March remains perfect time while dry and sunny weather make everything charismatic. Quick building of summertime from April to May brings heat and humidity during this period while average temperatures go up to 36 degrees Celsius or more.

Attractions

Known more for enjoying relaxant peaceful moments Marari is actually not a tourist beach. The visitors often arrive at this place to observe the natural slow paced lifestyle and to explore nature through soaking up and feeling deserted sandy beach which is entirely serene and calm. There are several spots in this area which are best suiting for the day trips. The key attractions are Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary noted for the coir-making units in traditional stylebesides backwater canals for which Kerala is known for. Explore the Snake Boat Races if visiting the place in the August month.

Activities

Marari beach visitors can involve in multiple activities. A few of them are backwater cruising and sightseeing at the coir-making traditional units. Other typical activities are thoroughindulgence and lazing in the sun and multiple water sports activities especially surfing orparasailing besides swimming experience in vivid blue sea. Equally is attractive playing beach volleyball game here.

Large area of splendid sand beaches in Marari and influential palms are extremely attractive. Considered a virgin territory it is the place where visitors can enjoy the local traditional Kerala hospitality and its charm to maximum extent. Some of the key attractions are amazing backwaters which are known for calmness and seething landscape which offer perfect feel of naturalness. Added benefits are highly relaxing feel and experiencing thoroughly inspired. Still a best kept secret of India, Marari has much to offer to the visitors.

Nearby Hotels

Marari Beach Resort is known for earth conscious atmosphere and best known features. Key attractions of this luxurious resort are the theme and inspiration from local fishing villages that attract the true ascent of the beach. Key attractions are the sprawling area where coconut groves and lotus ponds develop unique features. Equally is important Ayurvedic treatments and yoga classes at this place. A double bedded room cost ranges $280 or more for a night. The hidden gem here is the Beach Symphony whose four cottages are great attractions here. Rates usually start from $150 or more per night with the taxes. Traditional home stays are few alternate accommodation choices to take while holidaying here.

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