Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach is located in Vypin island, Kochi, India. Cherai Beach is just 25 km from Kochi, and 30 km from Cochin International Airport. The nearest towns are North Paravur (6 km) and Kodungallur (10 km) and the nearest railway station is Aluva (20 km).

Cherai (Malayalam: ചെറായി) is a region in the island of Vypin, a suburb of the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is at a distance of about 25 km from the High Court Junction, Kochi. Cherai has the longest beach in Kochi - the Cherai beach. The beach is located towards the centre-north of the Vypin island.

The Cherai Beach is 10 km long.^{[citation needed]} Dolphins are occasionally seen here. It has the calm serene Backwaters on the other side and the land is filled with coconut trees

Cherai has played an important role in the history of modern Kerala by becoming the birthplace of two prominent political personsages of modern Kerala - Mathai Manjooran and Sahodaran Ayyappan.

Cherai Gowreeshwara Temple is one of the main Hindu temple. Temple is mainatained by Vijnana Vardhini Sabha (V. V Sabha). It also known as Kerala palani. The festival in the temple is biggest festival in Eranakulam district. The festival happens every year towards the last 2 weeks of January or first 2 weeks of February. The main attractions are Elephant march(around 20-30 elephants).

There is one more famous temple in Cherai, which is Azheekkal Sree Varaha Temple famous for its beautiful chariot.It is one of the oldest temple owned by Gowda Saraswatha Community.

Nearest attractions:

Portuguese Fort :

Built in1503 by the Portuguese also known as 'Aya Kotta'. It is the oldest European monument in India. It was an out post to safeguard the famous Mussiris Port. In 1661 the Dutch captured the fort and in 1789 the fort was handover to the King of Thiruvathankoor.

Pallipuram Church : 

The church is built by the Portuguese in 1577. The exquisite picture of Ave Mary on the top of "Altar" is brought from Portugal.The yearly celebrations of Lady of snow happening in August every year.The Water parade of boats is one of the notable function .

 

Kerala, a magic land of wonders and wonderful people. The land is blessed with Golden beaches, Crisscrossing backwaters, Verdant hills, Lush green ubiquitous coconut groves, Palm fringed canals, rich and versatile culture. All these beautiful and ratified circumstances make the land as God’s Own Land.

Kerala has a host of colourful magical festivals and is a land of rich cultural heritage. Kerala is also an ideal destination of health holidays. The landscape is dominated by rice fields, mango, cashewnut trees and above all, coconut palms. The equable climate with copious shower has ensured a never-ending supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, nuts and spices.

People have been sailing to kerala in search of spices, sandalwood and ivory for at least 2000 years. Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by the National Geographic Traveler, for its diverse geography and overwhelming greenery. Figuring prominently amid the manifold attractions of Kerala are its mystical winding beaches. And a sandy strip, evidently an eternal favorite with holiday-makers in Kerala is ‘Cherai Beach’.

Cherai Beach’ Is one of the Best beaches of Kerala, is just 30 kms from Kochi, the business capital of Kerala . It is on the northern end of Vypin Island. The 10 kms of long golden Beach is very clean, shallow and pacific and evokes irresistible temptation for swimming and sunbathing. Dolphins are occasionally seen here.

It has the calm serene Backwaters on the other side and the land is filled with coconut trees which make this a very unique and precious gift of the Mother Nature. It is rightly called the “Princess of the Arabian Sea”. The scenic beauty and the traditional outlook recall the visitors for enchanting holidays. What makes Cherai Beach distinct from other beach hideaways is its unique ambience – its very air spells harmony and balance.

For those who seek refuge from the stress and pollution of modern civilization, Cherai beach is a heaven, serene, unspoilt, eternal. Despite having been discovered by the world as the place for the perfect vacation. The newly beautified main beach with the walkway adds to the charm and the High mask lamp makes the beach enjoyable even at night. Cherai beach is well known for the mouth lingering fresh sea food.

Cherai Beach: One of the most beautiful stretches of lovely golden beaches of soft sand facing the Arabian sea , an azure sky and warm clear sea, gives a perfect ambience tempting you to take a dip, go on indulge yourself and let the waves sweep you off your body and spend your time lazing on the beach and relax in the breeze shade undisturbed for some time, quench your thirst from tender coconuts and encounter with many a friendly crabs. 

The sun set providing the classic back drop is simply marvelous, for photo hunters to take a quick shot cut cruising into the sea ,if luck you could sigh the dolphin at play .few would disagree that nothing can compare with glorious landscape of cherai. 

Back Waters: Backwaters of Cherai welcomes you with unique charm and beauty. A quiet trip through the winding scenic backwaters where the heart of Cherai leaves. The overhanging branches of coconut trees create an unforgettable symphony of green.

Location: Near Vypeen Island accessible by boat. 30 minutes, journey from Ernakulam.

The lovely beach bordering the Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. The sea on the Western side and the backwaters on the East give this upcoming tourist destination a uniqueness which can be found only in Kerala. Thick coconut groves and Chinese fishing nets on the waterfront are added attractions.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Ernakulam Junction, about one km from the main boat jetty. 

 
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 20 km from Ernakulam town.