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Cherai & Vypeen
A long village beach between the sea and the backwaters, north of Kochi
3 things to do
Things to do
What to do in Cherai & Vypeen
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Cherai Beach day
A long, gently shelving beach that is quieter than most near Kochi.
Coming soonDetailsBackwater kayaking
Paddle the calm backwaters and canals behind the beach.
Coming soonDetailsPallipuram Fort and North Paravur heritage
The Portuguese fort, the synagogue and temple towns of the Muziris heritage area.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Best time
October to March
Climate
Tropical coastal (24°C - 33°C), heavy rain from June to September
Nearest airport
Cochin International Airport (COK) - about 30 km
Nearest railway
Ernakulam Junction (ERS) - about 25 km
Good to know
The sea can be rough in the monsoon; swim only where lifeguards are on duty
About Cherai & Vypeen
Vypeen is the long, narrow island north of Fort Kochi, joined to the mainland by the Goshree bridges. At its northern end, Cherai Beach runs for several kilometres with the sea on one side and backwaters and paddy fields on the other. Nearby are the old Portuguese fort at Pallipuram and the temple and church towns of North Paravur, part of the Muziris heritage area.
Don't miss
- Cherai Beach, with backwaters just behind it
- Pallipuram Fort, built by the Portuguese in the early 1500s
- Chinese fishing nets on the backwater side of the island
- North Paravur and the Muziris heritage sites
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