Cherai Beach

Cherai is just 15 minutes drive from North Paravur ( 4km). It can be approached from Ernakulam either by taking a ferry to Vypeen island which is 22km away (40 minutes by bus) from Cherai or taking the longer road route via Edappally to North Paravur and from there to Cherai, a distance of about 25km. Now, the new Goshree Bridge from Ernakulam that stretches out across the backwaters connecting the islands of Bolghatty, Mulavukadu, Vallarpadam and Vypeen make tourist access to this beach much more easier. One can also approach Cherai straight from the Kochi International airport via North Paravur approximately 22 km.

The approach to the beach is through a roadway with backwaters on either sides. Cherai known as the 'Princess of the Arabian Sea' with its still pristine natural scenic beauty, is a unique and precious gift of Mother Nature. It is an ideal place to spend a laid back, peaceful holiday amidst enchanting surroundings.

Cherai also has some ancient historical monuments in its close proximity. A brief 5-km drive will take you to the Pallipuram Fort, one of the first forts to be built by the Europeans in Kerala. Still further is Kottayil Kovilakam, here a Jewish synagogue, a church, a temple and a mosque co-exist in peaceful communal harmony within the same compound. Close to the beach is a Siva Parvati temple- Sree Goweeswaram founded by Sree Narayana Guru, a mystic and social reformer of the early 20th century. The peak attraction here is the 'Pooram' celebratedduring Januaray and February. In a magnificent display of grandeur, 28 caparisoned elephants come together here during this temple festival.