{"id":1456,"date":"2020-10-28T09:13:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T09:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/test\/?p=1456"},"modified":"2022-01-18T11:54:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T11:54:50","slug":"cherai-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherai Beach &#8211; The Golden Jewel of Kochi city"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7d1ca21055\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e7d1ca21055\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Beaches_in_Kerala\" >Beaches in Kerala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Places_to_visit_in_Cherai\" >Places to visit in Cherai<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Cherai_Beach-_The_Golden_Jewel_of_Kochi_city\" >Cherai Beach- The Golden Jewel of Kochi city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#The_Backwaters\" >The Backwaters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Breakwater_point\" >Breakwater point<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Varaha_temple\" >Varaha temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Gowreeswara_Temple\" >Gowreeswara Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Juma_Majid\" >Juma Majid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Portuguese_Fort\" >Portuguese Fort<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/cherai-beach\/#Best_time_to_visit_Cherai\" >Best time to visit Cherai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beaches_in_Kerala\"><\/span><strong><i>Beaches in Kerala<\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">God has blessed Kerala with so many scenic beauties, and Cherai is definitely one of them. It will be unjustified if we end the sentence here without describing the mysterious nature of Cherai. But that is not all. Cherai demands a significant place in <a href=\"https:\/\/ernakulam.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kochi taluk<\/a>. And Cherai beach is one of the best places for visitors to enjoy the holidays and honeymoon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-connected city with Kochi, lots of people live here too. Not only that, it has importance in history too with the birthplace of two imminent political leaders in Modern Kerala.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting culture and modernism in one shoe, Cherai welcomes heartily all individuals who visit the city of Kochi. The city breathes life and vitality into all who settle here and make them crave for a long ride.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1457 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cherai-beach-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cherai Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cherai-beach-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cherai-beach-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cherai-beach-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cherai-beach-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cherai-beach-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_visit_in_Cherai\"><\/span><strong>Places to visit in Cherai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018The Princess of Arabian sea.\u2019 With a gown of the Golden sand beach and a crown of the alluring blue sky has made Cherai the princess of not the only Arabian Sea, but also of Kerala. A small and compact place, yet Cherai will tempt you with its beautiful nature and beautiful culture. And if you are planning to visit her castle, let\u2019s take a short visit virtually.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cherai_Beach-_The_Golden_Jewel_of_Kochi_city\"><\/span>Cherai Beach- The Golden Jewel of Kochi city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Situated about 30 km from Cochin city, Cherai beach is one of the best beaches in God&#8217;s Own Country. The 400m long beach has pleasant weather that allows you to take a break from your stressful life under the shadow of umbrellas. A perfect blend of backwaters and the sea, Cherai beach is a paradise for swimmers. The far end of Cherai Beach is lined with Chinese fishing nets which is a sight to behold. With coconut water to cool down your mind, this beach is a fun place too with Children Park, which is safe for ages. Adventure lovers can enjoy various water sport activities at Cherai Beach. Surely the Cherai beach is the most attractive tourist spot in Kerala.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Backwaters\"><\/span>The Backwaters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kerala is famous for its backwaters. And the heart of Cherai lives in the midst of lakes, canals, and lagoons. The sparkling placid water of Periyar creates the perfect harmony of nature, and apparently, you will never forget the experience of backwater there.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakwater_point\"><\/span>Breakwater point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the northward end of Cherai Beach, Munambam Beach is a breakwater point. It is the point where the Periyar River joins with the Arabian Sea. This place is famous for its fantastic sunset view.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Varaha_temple\"><\/span>Varaha temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now let\u2019s get out of the water! Situated in Pallippuram near Cherai Beach, the Varaha temple is the only temple of nagara type in Southern India. Varaha temple is one of the attractive places for tourists, especially religious ones. With a little touch of history, this place is well known for its wood carvings and silver Palace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gowreeswara_Temple\"><\/span>Gowreeswara Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another temple on the list! Built in 1912, Gowreeswara temple situated near Cherai Beach is a temple of Muruga, the God of War. The idol in this Hindu pilgrimage centre near Cherai Beach in Kerala was installed by social reformer Narayana Guru. This place is famous for its Elephant March.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Juma_Majid\"><\/span>Juma Majid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A holy place for Muslims, Juma Masjid is an important tourist place in Cherai. The origin of this place is unknown; however, it was reconstructed in 1869.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portuguese_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Portuguese Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a touch of colonial rules, the Portuguese fort stands for Cherai history. Built in 1503, it is regarded as the oldest European monument in India. Also known as &#8216;Aya Kota&#8217;, the Portuguese Fort near Cherai Beach was constructed as an outpost to safeguard ancient Muziris Port.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_time_to_visit_Cherai\"><\/span><strong>Best time to visit Cherai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always visit Cherai but the best time to visit is from October to April. Though you can visit Cherai throughout the year, visiting in monsoons can ruin your fun, so visit the place during September and May. Owing to the pleasant weather, the winter season is the best time to explore the breathtaking beauty of Cherai Beach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherai is covered with different layers and has become a multipurpose city that is developing with time. Politics, nature, and culture, have given Cherai a beautiful shape like nothing else. Cherai can be expensive as well as the cheapest place too. It is a modern, vibrant place with a mixture of modern and culture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, if you are a photographer or a nature lover or a general people craving to bring peace back in life, Cherai can be proved to be the ideal place. So don\u2019t waste much of your thoughts and book the tickets now! Happy traveling, folk!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also, see<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/luxoticholidays.com\/blog\/heritage-resorts-in-kerala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heritage Resorts in Kerala.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Beaches in Kerala God has blessed Kerala with so many scenic beauties, and Cherai is definitely one of them. It will be unjustified if we end the sentence here without describing the mysterious nature of Cherai. But that is not all. Cherai demands a significant place in Kochi taluk. 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