Destinations

Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach is picturesque beach located on the north end of Vypeen Island. This island is one among the several tiny islands that are located just off the shore of the mainland, around 25 km from Kochi. Vypeen island can be reached by both land or by boat.

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Break Water Point

Situated at the northern end of Cherai beach, Break-water point is where the river Periyar flows into the Arabian Sea. It is a perfect place to sit and enjoy the views and watch local fishermen in their traditional canoes and colorful boats.

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The Backwaters

The backwaters of Cherai, with their charm and beauty are a combination of lakes, lagoons and canals, essentially the heart of Cherai. Beside the placid waters of the Periyar River with overhanging coconut trees you can observe the daily life.

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Lake (Poyil)

Situated just a stone’s throw away from the main beach, where the sea and the backwaters are divided by a narrow strip of land. With the morning mist evaporating from the tranquil waters and traditional fishermen casting their nets, waking at dawn is well.

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Lulu Mall

LuLu Mall, in the city of Kochi, Kerala, is the largest shopping mall in India in terms of total area. With an average daily footfall of more than 80,000, it is one of the most visited places in Kerala. Spanning 17 acres with a total built up area of 2.5 million square feet.

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Edappally Church

St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, popularly known as Edappally Mar Geevarghese Sahada Palli or Edappally Palli is situated in Edappally, Kochi, India. People from every part of the world flows here to seek the blessings of the holy St George.

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Muziris Heritage Visit

MUZIRIS HERITAGE VISITThe Muziris Heritage Site (MHS) stretches across from the two municipalities of North Paravur in Ernakulam District to that of Kodungallur in Thrissur District and includes four Panchayats in Ernakulam.

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Paddy Fields Around Cherai

The emerald green fields are cultivated below sea level amidst a charming pastoral environment. These waterlogged fields tend to be single crop areas, mostly rice. However, following the harvest, paddy fields.

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Gowreeswaram Temple

Gowreeswaram Temple, Hindu pilgrimage centre The Gowreeswaram temple is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre in Kerala built in 1912. It was dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan, the god of war.

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Pallipuram Church

Pallipuram church was built by the Portuguese in 1507 and houses an exquisite picture of Ave Mary positioned above the altar that originated in Portugal. Surprisingly the church survived the Dutch slaughter of Catholics.

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Munambam Beach

Munambam Beach is among the quaint spots that adorn the northern tip of Vypeen Island, situated near the Munambam Fishing Harbour in Ernakulam district. One has a plethora of beautiful vantage points around the area.

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Marthoma Pontifical Shrine

Marthoma Pontifical Shrine This modern shrine honors St.Thomas the Apostle who is believed to have landed in Maliankara in AD.52. The shrine is set in a semi circle with the church in the centre flanked by statues of the saints.

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Cheraman Juma Masjid

The Cheraman Masjid is said to be the very first mosque in India, built in 629 AD by Malik lbn Dinar. Scholars are of the opinion that an old Buddha temple was gifted to the early Muslims to establish the mosque.

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Kodungalloor Bhagavathi Temple

The temple is located about 1.5 km southeast of the bus stand. It is assumed that an idol of ‘Kannaki’, a deity of the temple was installed about 1800 years ago by Cheran Chenkuttuvan of the Chera dynasty.

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Kottakavu Church

The Kottakavu church is said to be one of the seven churches founded by St. Thomas during 52 AD. It is also known as ‘Valiyapally'(big church), indicating that it was a mother church. In the 19th century, due to the lack of space.

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Paravur Jewish Synagogue

The building is located in the former Jewish Street of the Paravur region serving as the place of worship for the Jewish community that settled very close to the Paravur Market. The complex comprises of two buildings.

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Paliam Nallukettu

No longer occupied, this classical structure in the ‘Nallukettu’ style of architecture was built by an elder member of the family in the year 1786, for the women and minor boys of Paliam. It has a big courtyard at the centre with rooms

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