Andhakaranazhi Beach — Attraction in Kerala

Andhakaranazhi Beach is a peaceful and scenic beach in Alappuzha district. It is located in Pattanakkad Grama Panchayat of Cherthala Taluk, about 30 km from Alappuzha and 48 km from Kochi. The name means "depth of darkness" and is known for its natural beauty. Features of Andhakaranazhi Beach Sea-Backwater Confluence: This is an estuary where the Arabian Sea and the Vembanad Backwater meet. This rare confluence makes this beach even more beautiful. Lighthouse: There is a beautiful lighthouse here, which is about 30 years old. It is a major attraction of this coastal area. Walkway: An aerial walkway has been built here that extends into the sea. It helps tourists to see the most beautiful views of the sunset. Fishing Village: Since it is a typical fishing village, you can see the traditional lifestyle of fishermen here. Movie Location: The beauty of Andhakaranazhi has been the backdrop for songs in many Malayalam movies. The beach has small eateries and other facilities available for visitors. It is visited by a large number of tourists on weekends. How to reach Andhakaranazhi? By Road: It is easily accessible by road from Kochi and Alappuzha. From Kochi, take the National Highway 66 (NH 66) and turn onto Andhakaranazhi Road from Thuravoor. By Train: The nearest railway stations to Andhakaranazhi are Cherthala and Vayalar. From these stations, you can reach the beach by taxi or autorickshaw. Airport: The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (COCHIN International Airport - COK). You can book a taxi from the airport and go directly to the beach. The best time to travel is from October to March, when the weather...

Read fully:- Had visited this beach before. Last time when I visited parking was free. Today when I visited here, had a worse experience related to parking. I came here in car, but on the entrance itself since I saw man asking for parking ticket. To avoid it, i parked on the roadside where there's plenty of space and would not cause any traffic issues. And then this man came running to us, saying here also you need to pay for the parking. Then I asked him, we are parking on roadside then why should we pay? He said anywhere around 250m distance you should make the parking fee. Then helplessly I said, ok, here's the 10rs, give me the parking ticket. Then he said it's 25rs. I immediately left the site. The parking fees seems comparable to parking fees in Lulu mall. If the political authority, grama panchayat is trying to promote the tourism in this place, i must say, you should atleast reduce parking fee. It should be affordable to common people. Panchayat should understand that Not everyone who has car and bike are rich. 😂😂😂 Come on guys, there's literally nothing special in this beach other than the open sea view. Meanwhile other beaches like fortkochi, cherai, varkala, etc have food stalls, historic sites, beautiful beach view, special...

Andhakaranazhi Beach is located in Alapuzha district. It is a coastal village under Cherthala Taluk near Thuravoor. The place is a mesmering one where the backwaters of Cherthala meet the Arabian Sea waters forming thick sand sediment. It's a calm & serene beach and it's always a fun to enjoy the sea and waves. A tall and majestic lighthouse adorn the beach.The beach had a long beach walkway extending deep into the beach waters. Now due to climate change and rising sea level, the waves hit very high till rock wall which has caused the rockwall to collapse and walking through the beach walkway is now dangerous with fear of getting taken away due to high waves. This place offers mesmerizing views of sunrise and sunset. There are some refreshing stall and shops available nearby for tea, cold drinks and snacks. Cool sea breeze & green landscapes is worth experiencing. A good option for beach Lovers though it's not very clean and some wastes can be found lying here and there. Parking fee is Rs. 20/- . A nearby bridge/stage offers excellent view of beach and cool sea breeze during early morning and evening hours. On the side of Chertala backwaters, fishermen can be found catching fish using...