Some photos from my trip to Muthalapozhi, Anchuthengu (Anjengo) amd Varkala Beach.
Anchuthengu, formerly known as Anjengo, is a coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. This old Portuguese settlement lies between Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram, near Kadakkavur and Varkala. Literally the word ‘Anjuthengu’ means 'five coconut palms.’ The whole land is cultivated with coconut trees.
The place possesses great archeological and historical importance. In 17th century, the English East India Company selected Anjengo to set up their first trade settlement in Kerala. Queen of Attingal granted the place to the British for trading. They established a factory and a fort here with the permission of the queen.
Many ancient churches, an old lighthouse, a 100 year old convent and school, tombs of Dutch and British and the Anjengo Fort are major points of interest here. The churches are built in accordance with the principles of the Portuguese architectural style. The fort played an important role in the war of Mysore in 18th century.
Anchuthengu has a beautiful and clean beach. Fishing boats lazily parked on the hot sand and nets drying in the sun are worth seeing. Kaikara village, the birth place of the famous Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan, is located nearby.
Anchuthengu is about 36 km north of Thiruvananthapuram and 10 km north-west of Attingal. The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport. Kadakkavur Railway Station is 2 km away
The Kadinamkulam Kayal is one the most beautiful lakes to view. Major cinema/serials are being shot near the lakeside. Aside from this, the golden sand beaches, Muthala Pozhi, the Kerala backwaters, traditional coir spinning, the coconut groves and coconut trees with multiple trunks, snake boats and kettuvallams are notable attractions .It is just 12Kms from Kazhakoottam, the seat of Technopark. You proceed on NH 47 and turn into Vettu road. It takes you to the junction at St. Andrews. Turn right (North) at St. Andrews and proceed for about 4-5 Kms to Mariyanad Kadinamkulam lake is just 1 km from this junction
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Kadinamkulam Lake Near Muthala Pozhi |
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Kadinamkulam Kayal |
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Arabian Sea |
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My brother |
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My cousin |
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Family |
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Kadinamkulam Lake |
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Light House at Anjengo |
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Anjengo Fort |
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Fishing at Muthala Pozhi Harbour |
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We reached late, couldn't see sunset :( |
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Harbour at Muthala Pozhi, where the Kadinamkulam Lake meets the Arabian Sea |
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Varkala Beach |
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Sand...! |
Travel 54 Km north from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, and you will come to Varkala Beach. Varkala Beach is a quiet and isolated sandy expanse where you can have a relaxing beach holiday without the crowds and bustle of some of the busier beaches in Kerala.
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