Cherai Beach - Kerala
Cherai is a coastal village located in central Kerala, approximately 30 kms from Kochi (Cochin), the commercial hub of Kerala. This place is a unique combination of sea and backwaters rimmed by lush green coconut palms and paddy fields. The backwaters are a combination of lakes, lagoons, canals and estuaries. Cherai Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala. The 15 km long beach is clean, shallow and is ideal for swimming, surfing and sun bathing.
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. 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.
There are a lot of activities possible at Cherai beach. The most obvious one is swimming. The water is shallow and is ideal for comfort swimming. Walking along the beach is another activity which is liked by most. Early morning is the ideal time for a walk and you may be able to take a peak at the day’s catch in a boat.
Another interesting feature of this beach is the variety of sea life you can find on the shore. You can find a wide variety of sea shells, sea birds and if you are lucky and adventurous you can even catch a large crab! Since the beach is long, this activity itself is worth spending a day. To move around, you can also hire a bicycle from nearby shop.
Cherai beach is a gastronomic delight, with several restaurants and bars where you can select from a wide variety of international and Indian dishes, including Kerala specialities, prepared to your taste. Be sure to indulge in the sumptuous seafood, and quench your thirst with delicious freshly squeezed fruit-juices, milkshakes and other soft drinks.
Traditional Ayurvedic treatments are also available at Cherai beach, which are performed by specialist practitioners. Appealing to health-conscious visitors, these time-tested remedies will re-energise your body, soothe your mind, and feed your soul.
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