Cherai Beach, the Best Destination to Spend Your Holidays in Kerala

By Vishnudas
The beach is one of the top tourist destinations of Cochin. This pristine beach is situated at a distance of about 35 km from Cochin, in the Cherai village of the Ernakulam district. With its glittering golden sands, blue captivating waters and lush green surroundings, Cherai beach is also popularly known as the ‘Princess of the Arabian Sea’.
The beach is one the most favored tourist destinations among the visitors in South India. The picturesque coastline of this beach stretches over a distance of about 15 km. The beach is comparatively much cleaner than the other popular beaches of Kerala. The shallow captivating water of the beach is perfect for swimming and sunbathing. As the Cherai beach is located as the close distance from Kochi city, which is a significant commercial capital of Kerala, the beach stands an alluring option for the ones who are looking for some retreat from the busy life of the cities. Because of the close proximity of the beach, the beach witnesses a fair number of local as well as international tourists throughout the year. Cherai beach is also regarded as an ideal picnic spot for the family vacationers. The beach is abounded by towering coconut trees and green paddy fields, which makes the beach an enticing prospect. The main area of the beach is newly added with a long walkway, which stretches around 400 m. The high mask lamps dotted along the edges of this walkway gives a beautiful outlook to the beach even during the night. The beach is also widely known for its diverse and scrumptious variety of seafood. Globally renowned Chinese fishing nets at the far end of the beach adds beauty to this picturesque beach of Cochin. At times, dolphins can also be spotted in the water of the Cherai beach. Without doubt the beach is considered as one of the most scenic beaches in the southern state of Kerala. The beach is a wonderful combination of serene backwaters and sea, which is dotted with lush green coconut trees and paddy fields. Children can also have a memorable time at this beach with a children’s park located within its premises. Activities like water scooter and speedboats are also provided at this beach for the adventure enthusiasts visiting this place. The beach is heavily hoarded by tourists during the holiday season. There are also a number of lodges and hotels in this area where you can put up. AccommodationPlenty of accommodation facilities are available in Kochi. The beach is dotted with several numbers of budget and luxury hotels. The hotels are equipped with almost all the modern day amenities and are also known for their. It is advisable to make advance bookings of the rooms during the tourist season from November to February. Best Time to Visit Though the beach can be visited throughout the year, the best time to visit this beach is from October to April, as during this time the region experiences pleasant climate. How to ReachBy Road: The beach is easily accessible from Ernakulam by taking a ferry to Vypeen Island, which is located at a distance of about 22km from Cherai. By Rail: The nearest railway station to this beach is at Aluva, which is located at a distance of about 23 km from Cherai. By Air: The nearest airport to this beach is Cochin International Airport, which is located at a distance of about 23 km from Cherai.