Cherai, a small unique village where you can enjoy both the benefits of beach and backwaters located on the northern end of the Vypin Island is just 25 KM from Kochi Kerala.
Like seashore Sauter !!!!!!!!…………. Experience stroll along white-sand beach fondled by cold crystalline sea water.
Cherai, a small village located on the northern end of the Vypin Island is just 25 KM from Kochi, Kerala. A unique place where you can enjoy both the benefits of beach and backwaters. This picnic spot stretches for about 10 kilometers. Since sea is calm in this area, swimming and sea bath is quiet encouraging one. The shallow water makes the place friendly also. Enjoy sea swimming to boost your immune system and reduce skin complaints, aches and pain. Wander along beach side and enjoy gentle breeze.
Cherai Beach is the host of of options for you to explore. Reach out beyond the boundaries of photography and take stunning pictures of gleaming sunset. Go for a morning walk and enjoy a scenic view. A rich, colourful and breath-taking image of sunset is the greatest attraction of Cherai beach.
Activities at Cherai include beach volley ball too. You can have the opportunity of viewing rare dolphin dance here. Enjoy walk along the seashore at sunset in backwaters. Beach benches and beach umbrellas are also facilitated here. Beach walkways are well illuminated easing night walking along sea shore. Enjoy the natural beauty of backwaters in peddled boats.
Cherai is a best place for family picnic; calm and also quiet walk along side for honeymoon couples. Here you can avail resorts and hotels with all modern amenities. Enjoy delicious sea foods in beach resorts. Local dishes include karimeen pollichathu, crab and prawn fry.
The unique beauty of Cherai is the view of lake, backwater and sea at a glance. The beach is bestowed with backwater in one side and lake on the other side. The way to beach is blanketed with coconut trees. Experience a ride through coconut gardens and enjoy the natural beauty of Kerala.
Cherai tourism with local support provides you all facilities for a happy trip. Enjoy scenic beauty of sea and backwaters at same time.
Attractions Near Cherai
Azheekkal Sree Varaha Venkateswara Temple – Better known as “Sampoornakshetra” in South India. The only of its kind is constructed in AD 1869. Chariot running on rail is another attraction of this Sampoornakshetra.
Children’s Park – Speed boats and water scooters are main attractions here.
South Paravoor Mookambi Temple – The sanctum sanctorum seen put up amidst a green lush pond with lotus in it.
Varappuzha Karmalamatha Church – Prime Church of other Churches
To Reach Cherai
- By Air : 28 km from Kochi International Airport.
- By Train : 20 Km from Ernakulam Town station
- By Road : 20 km from Ernakulam to Cherai through Varappuzha
- By Water : Boat service is available in every 15 minutes from Fort Kochi, Vypeen, and Ernakulam Jetty to Cherai.