The
beaches in Kerala are splendid and exotic is spread along the 550-km Arabian
Sea coastline. Kerala beaches are well known for long stretches of golden sand,
clear skies and swaying coconut and palm trees. Dense groves of coconut trees
line the coast and extend to the interiors.
One of the
important beaches in Kerala is Cherai Beach. Cherai Beach is a real paradise
for fun lovers. The sea on the west and the backwaters on the east add charm to
beach. Cherai Beach is a virgin strip of pristine shoreline at the fishing
village of Cherai on the eastern shores of Vypin Island. Cherai Beach is one of
the natural and beautiful beaches of Kerala. Cherai Beach is very clean and is
situated at 35kms from Cochin. This Beach is 15km long and is called “The
Princess of the Arabian Sea”.
A perfect Kerala village with paddy
fields and coconut groves in the vicinity. Located 30 KM from Kochi
International Airport; 20KM from Aluva (nearest railway station) and 6 KM from
Paravur Bus station, Cherai is also accessible by boat (30 minutes) from the
Kochi Boat Jetty.
Cherai Beach is surrounded by
Arabian sea on one side and Vembanad Kayal, Backwaters on the other side. In Cherai
Beach lagoons can be seen and is ideal for swimming and sunbathing. This is the
only beach where dolphins can be seen.
Culture
Cherai boasts of a rich cultural
heritage and its monuments stand out prominent in India’s history. This land was
invaded by many foreign regimes. The Portuguese, Dutch and British dynasties
had ruled the area, marks of which remain even now. The hexagonal fort built by
the Portuguese in 1503 still stands as one of the oldest European Monuments of
India.
Eat
Outs
Cherai is a destination to enjoy the
best of sea food delicacies. It has a few very good restaurant and hotels from
where sea food can be enjoyed. There are shops that sell fresh sea food such as
fish, prawns and crabs. Baywatch family restaurant is ranked number one family
restaurant in Cherai Beach which offers excellent sea food specially prawns and
pearl spot masala is very good.
Shopping
At Cherai Beach accessories can be
shopped such as handmade umbrellas, caps and scarves. Handicrafts made out of
coconut shell can also be found here. Shoppers can also buy Kerala souvenirs
like Kathakali mask and cotton weaves and handicrafts from Kerala State
Handicraft Apex Society located at Kochi’s MG Road.
The backwaters are a combination of
lakes, lagoons, canals and estuaries. Fish, prawns, lobsters can be caught
using traditional fishing methods. The backwaters are very close to ocean and
are separated only by narrow stretch of land. These backwaters can be enjoyed
in a boat and is a fishing spot among locals.
Cherai
Beach – Nearby Attractions
There
are many must see places near Cherai such as Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry
Palace, St Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Gowreeswara Temple, Pallipuram Church, Azheekkal
Sree Varaha Venkateswara Temple, Juma Masjid and the Portuguese Fort.
Accomodation
in Cherai Beach
Very good accommodation facilities
are available at Cherai Beach. Visitors can book rooms at :
Les
3 elephants Cherai Beach located
at Kochi, Vypin island and the room costs $43 with taxes and fees per night.
Cherai
Beach Resorts located in Kochim Vypin island and
the room costs $50 with taxes per night.
Sea
Line Beach Resort, Cherai located at
Kochi and the room costs $49 with taxes
Blue
Waters Cherai located at Kochi and the room costs
$44 with taxes and fees
These resorts are in close proximity
to both the beach and backwaters and are available with AC and non AC facility.
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