Sonima Beach, Korthussery,
Marari, Alleppey, Kerala, India
Mararikulam, an enchanting beach village where time stands still and allows you to unravel the miraculous beauty of nature in every forms! Be it the vast open sea or its never-ending waves, the shimmering charm of the golden sands or the picturesque settings that complements each other, everything in Mararikulam imbibes life into the visitors’ souls!
Located only 12km from Alleppey and around 60km from Kochi, this beach village is still deep rooted to the fishing culture of Kerala. On a usual visit here, visitors would find the local men busy with their fishing nets and preparing for their next fishing excursions. Women, on the other hand, can be found busy with their household. Locals in Mararikulam are extremely friendly and greets everyone as one them.
A much sought after destination for the beach lovers, Mararikulam is the home to the prismatic Mararikulam Beach. Visited by thousands and millions of beachgoers, this beach is known for its magical charm, serene ambience and varied leisure options. Stippled with swaying evergreen coconut groves, this village also offers exciting backwater cruise options. Visitors to Mararikulam can hire houseboats and embark on these exhilarating cruises to have a tryst with the alluring backwaters of Kerala!
In addition to Kochi and Alleppey, Mararikulam is also well-connected with the other corners of Kerala. Visitors from almost all across the state can reach Mararikulam by road. Visitors travelling from nearby states: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, can also reach this wonderful beach village easily via regular buses or private transport options.
Cherthala Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach Mararikulam by train. Ernakulam Junction Railway station offers a well-connected corridor to trains from major corners in India. However, upon arrival at the station, visitors can either board the state-run or private buses, or hire local cabs or taxi services to reach Mararikulam by road.
Cochin International Airport, which is almost 69.9km away from the beach village, is the closest option to reach Mararikulam by air. From the airport, it would take around one extra hour to reach Mararikulam by road via buses or local cabs.