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| Cherai - Cherai Beach |
Renowned for its natural beauty and hospitality since days of yore, Kerala "God's Own Country" is wrought by idyllic vales, verdant landscapes and scenic backwaters. This tiny coastal state wedged between the towering Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea is firmly entrenched among the handful of tourist getaways of genuine international repute. Kerala has been recommended as a must-see by Lonely Planet, considered the ‘Holy Grail’ of travelers worldwide.
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.’
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Cherai – Luscious mix of sun, sand and sea….
Approximately 30 kilometres from Kochi, the commercial hub of Kerala, Cherai is sheer eye candy! It is a delectable combination of green paddy fields, coconut palms, backwaters and of course, the omnipresent Arabian Sea. What makes Cherai Beach distinct from other beach hideaways is its unique ambience – its very air spells harmony and balance. |
Cherai Beach – Experience sheer bliss!
Cherai Beach is a 15-km long undulating strip of sand and surf. It has the distinction of being one of the cleanest beaches in India and owing its shallow depths, is safe for swimming, surfing and sunbathing.
The newly spruced up 400 meters of Cherai Beach features a walkway and High Mask Lamps that lend the environs a magical touch at night. Security personnel are on duty 24X7 to lend visitors a helping hand. There is a Children’s Park on Cherai Beach ensuring the kids are entertained as well. You could also hire Water Scooters and Speed Boats and go for a spin in the sea.
The far end of the beach is laced with Chinese fishing nets that are synonymous with Kerala.
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Reaching Cherai…
Cherai is just a 15-minute drive from North Paravur ( 4km). To reach there, you could either take a ferry to Vypeen (vypin) Island which is 22 kilometres (a 40-minute bus ride) from Cherai or stick to the road via Edappally to North Paravur which is roughly about 25 kilometres from Cherai. The new Goshree Bridge linking Ernakulam with the islands of Bolghatty, Mulavukadu, Vallarpadam and Vypeen has made traveling to this idyllic getaway much easier.
One may also approach Cherai straight from Kochi (Nedumbasseri) International Airport by way of North Paravur.
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Swimming and bird-watching
The crystal clear waters around Cherai Beach are ideal for swimming, snorkeling and surfing. Besides these, there is ample scope for bird and animal watching. You may actually spot a heron or stork scrounging for its prey amid the paddy fields, or ducks waddling in shallow pools and dolphins frolicking in the surf. Cherai’s backwaters which constitute a network of lakes, lagoons, canals and estuaries are home to a wide variety of freshwater flora and fauna. And on its beach, you are sure to come across thousands of seashells of diverse hues, shapes and sizes. |
Accommodation
Cherai offers a wide range of luxury resorts, hotels and Ayurvedic spas catering to diverse income groups. Most of these holiday resorts overlook the passive waters of the Arabian Sea and boast stupendous views. Make your stay in Kerala, especially Cherai, memorable by staying in these themed hide-outs, modeled on traditional Kerala homes or authentic Nalukettus. A majority of such establishments offer tourists contemporary amenities and Ayurvedic packages at reduced costs or discounts.
Rejuvenate yourself at Cherai Beach…Celebrate life! |
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