SHANKUMUGHAM BEACH

SHANKUMUGHAM BEACH

Shanghumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram is one of the main beaches in Kerala, situated just 8 km from Trivandrum city. Shankumugham Beach or Shangumukham Beach is situated close to Veli Tourist Village and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The beach is noted for its serene atmosphere, the vast stretch of white sand and its ideal location miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The beach provides an ideal spot for relaxation and enjoying the beauty of sunset.A huge, 35 m long sculpture of a mermaid, known as Matsya Kanyaka or Jalakanyaka is one of the major attractions of Shanghumugham Beach. Other tourist attractions include an indoor recreation club and the Star Fish Restaurant - a restaurant designed in the shape of a Starfish. Situated near the beach is the Chacha Nehru Traffic Training Park – where children can have a first-hand knowledge about traffic rules.

Thiruvananthapuram was the previous name of the present Trivandrum, which is known as the capital city of the Kerala state. Trivandrum is situated along the west coast of India along the extreme south of the mainland region. Mahatma Gandhi once called the region as the "Evergreen city of India", due to its rolling coastal terrain and commercial alleys. While taking an expedition to Trivandrum, travel to the Shanghumugham Beach which is one of the attractive sites of the region. Plan your next vacation to the Shanghumugham Beach, which fulfils all your adventurous desires of exploring and touring.The Shanghumugham Beach is situated along the Western side of the Thiruvananthapuram city. Indulge in an excursion around Trivandrum,and visit Shanghumugham Beach as your next destination which provides excellent sunset views.The Shanghumugham Beach is known for the massive sculpture of a 'Nymph' (Jalakanyaka) which was sculptured by the famous artist Sri Kanai Kunjuraman. The Shanghumugham Beach is easily accessible from the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport near to the flying club of the region. The Shanghumugham Beach offers plenty of opportunities for travelers interested in fishing. The Chacha Nehru Traffic Training Park has been instituted in the region which aims at teaching kids about the basic traffic rules.

The Shanghumugham Beach appeals you with its white sandy beaches and with the serene ambiance, which is a perfect place to relax and unwind Shanghumugham Beach which offers one with a wonderful chance for being near to natureJust 8kms from the city centre is this popular beach which is not only the ideal spot to watch the sunset, but also contains an indoor recreation facility and the incomprehensible yet intriguing Children's Traffic Training Park. A mermaid sculpture named Matsya Kanyaka is the star attraction. This beach is a favorite haunt of sunset viewers. The Beach has an indoor recreation club, the Matsya Kanyaka a giangetic 35m long sculpture of mermaid), a restaurant shaped like a starfish and a traffic training park for children.There is a star-shaped restaurant is also seen here. Fishing is an attractive scene in Shanghumugham Beach. Shanghumugham beach wears a festive look during the temple festivals.The beach is more crowded during the weekends and local holidays. Sunset at this beach is sight worth seeing.

Prof. John Kurakar