Serene Lagoons....Agitated Sea...Virtuous beaches...Yes it all about Kerala Backwater & Beaches

Just like another north Indian, I have heard different versions about the serene beauty of ‘Backwater of Kerala’ but was totally unaware of their pleasing beauty until I decided to visit Kerala personally. 

Each time I read about these lagoons, the urge to visit grew more. All my researching which I did to find the meaning of Backwaters got wasted when I actually visited Cherai Beach - One of the best beaches near Kochi in Kerala.

Backwater of Kerala

The experience is still hard to define. It was unbelievable for me to see a pleasant backwater without any disruption and on the same side, my eyes witnessed the turbulent sea just separated by a thin coral path. From the shore of Cherai Beach, it was clearly visible the difference between a silent backwater and an up roaring beach. 

Cherai Beach which is located just 25 km away from Kochi and situated in Vypin island of Kerala in India is one of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala. Although, the towns to this beach is not that near but one can reach out to them easily as North Paravur is just 6 km and Kodungallur is just 10 km away from this beach. If you are planning to visit this calm and composed beach of Kerala then Indian Southern Railway will be the better option as the nearest railway station named Aluva is at a distance of 20km, moreover, the nearest airport which is Cochin International Airport is 30km far.

One thing which acts as a hallmark and is also common among all the beaches of Kerala is the large numbers of coconut trees. When I looked at the extended coast line of this beach of Kerala while taking a ferry ride along the sea, the trees at the coast line appeared like thick forest of coconut trees. This feature adds up the tranquil beauty of the beach. The long sparkling coastline of Kerala beaches are inevitably intertwined with the state’s tradition and culture. 

Most importantly, if you are thinking of reliving the old memories of early seafarers & traders then Kerala beaches is exactly what you are dreaming off. Although, it might possible that you’ll miss seafarers as they have already faded out, but various types of traditional boats having different styles still could be seen wandering around the Kerala's seas.