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Cherai Beach

A long sandy shore sits between the Arabian Sea and backwater country.
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Photo: Jan J George · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Cherai Beach

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We’re still writing about Cherai Beach: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Sunrise or sunset
Crowds
High on weekends

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
2–3 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Beach access generally free; activities vary
Parking
Local parking, sometimes paid
Permits
Follow lifeguard flags and local restrictions

On the ground

Local food
Seafood, toddy-shop dishes, Kerala snacks
Access
Sea conditions and beach facilities vary.

Stay safe

Do not swim in rough sea; watch for strong currents

Where it is

Ernakulam, Kerala

10.14° N 76.18° E

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