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Backwaters in Vypin near Cherai Beach

Cherai Backwaters

Cherai is quoted as an idyllic beach resort village. What’s not often told is about the backwaters in Cherai.

Cherai is at hours drive from Kochi city.
Cherai has this uniqueness of a laid-back beach and an equally idyllic backwaters sitting side by side.

The easy access to Cherai – 30km from Cochin city or 25km from Cochin Airport – is an added advantage to this resort village, as a weekend destination.

Backwaters across Cherai Beach
Backwaters across Cherai Beach

Backwaters across Cherai Beach

Club Mahindra Resort Cherai Beach
Club Mahindra Resort Cherai Beach

Club Mahindra Cherai is located on the narrow strip of land sandwiched between the beach and the backwaters.

Club Mahindra resort in Cherai
Club Mahindra resort in Cherai

The resort is located at a unique location, it faces both the beach and backwaters.


Chinese Fishing Net
Chinese Fishing Net

There are quite a few locations in Cherai where you can see the Chinese Fishing net in action.


Cherai Backwaters
Cherai Backwaters

Cherai Backwaters


Chinese fishing net in Cherai Backwaters
Chinese fishing net in Cherai Backwaters

These are located in the middle of the backwaters.


Causeway across the backwaters in Cherai

The narrow trail leads to the interior parts of the backwaters.


Fishing in Cherai lake
Fishing in Cherai lake

You can watch up close the local fisherfolks at work.

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