Cherai is a coastal area north of Kochi in Ernakulam, Kerala*. It sits on a barrier island called Vypin Island. We found ourselves in this seaside town in August and spent a day enjoying its environs drenched in the Monsoon rains.
Monsoon in Kerala is not quite the tourist season. However, Monsoon has its own charm, it gives the land a good wash, the rivers a swell and Kerala’s already green landscapes a greener and richer look.
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| Not exactly beach weather. Cherai Beach and the Arabian Sea. |
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| A part of Cherai Beach Resort |
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| A houseboat on the Cherai Lagoon |
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| The Lagoon and a narrow strip of land that serves as a connection to Beach Road that overlooks the Arabian Sea. |
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| The other side of the lagoon |
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| Don’t miss the Chinese Fishing Net (left), a common sight in these parts. |
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| A car on Cherai Beach road in the middle of the Lagoon. |
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*Kerala is a state in south India. It lies on the southwestern coast to be more precise. It is known for its greenery, it’s coconut-palm fringed coasts and its backwater tourism, to name a few things.
For more trip accounts from the state –> Kerala
What gorgeous shots.
Thank you, Ladyfi. The place was lovely. 🙂
Lovely captures. I love Kerala in the monsoons- drenched and green!
Thank you, Nomad.
I'm sure. It makes you want to just sit and watch the rain and take in all the greenery, alle?
Was in Kochi in jan this year so the sights are familiar, though missed Vypin and Cherai by a whisker:) Thank you Divya for bringing the things I missed on your lovely blog!
There's always a next time, expecially when you travel so much.
Our idea was to just spend an evening there with friends. Later on we changed plans and decided to laze around this lovely place and just enjoy the rainy day. If we'd stuck to plan A, I wouldn't have had these pics to show, I guess. 🙂
Thank you so much, Mr. Bhatia.
Maybe monsoon season…but still all so lovely!!! It looks so beautiful.
These parts ie the southwestern part of India is so blessed naturally that it's marketing slogan, 'God's own Country' has been taken very seriously. 🙂
Thank you, Hootin Anni.
Lovely Clicks and Cherai is looking like a Lovely Place. A +1 for your Post and Have a Nice Day. . . 🙂
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For a change, I had a slow day just sitting and watching a monsoon day in Cherai. No regrets at all.
Thank you so much for another +1. 🙂
Beautiful photos… I liked house boat
thanks
Thank you so much, Krishna. 🙂
Great shots! So glad I stopped by, and hope you'll return the visit:
http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2014/09/stop-or-else.html
Thank you. 🙂
I'll come by, Sue. Thank you for dropping in.
It is beautifulllllllllllllllllllllll ……
Bikram
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Isn't it?
How have you been Bikram? Have a great week.
wow, that´s a gorgeous place you found. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Isn't it? It looks very green in the rainy season.
You're welcome. Thank YOU. 🙂
BEAUTIFUL snaps 🙂
Thanks Deepa. 🙂
Heavenly, i had been to Kerela by road in 2004…got so nostalgic. Amazing pictures.
Road trip? That must have been interesting. 😉
Thanks a ton, Shweta. 🙂
Delightful pictures.
I'm glad you found it delightful.
Thank you so much, Matheikal. 🙂
Beautiful place and brilliant photography 🙂
Thank you Ravish.
And welcome here.
Beautiful, serene shots of the God's own country. Thanks for sharing.
Thank YOU, USP for your visits and support. I hope you remember, I'm open to critique as far as photography is concerned.
Happy long weekend to you. 🙂
Captivating pictures all ! Looks like you had a great Cherai adventure.
Thank you, Ram. 🙂 I usually like my trips packed. This time we just took it easy.
I hope you are doing well.
We are planning to make a trip to Kerala. Thanks for the idea about Cherai 🙂
You're welcome, Puru.
Most of these pics are from Cherai Beach Resort. I didn't want to put up the name in the post and make it sound like an endorsement of the property.
(For you: We visited when it was what they call 'off season.' The service was so so. The environs and food get some stars from me. 🙂
You guys, have fun! 🙂
A wonderful post, Divya!
Loved the palm trees' reflections…
Thank you so much, Amit. 🙂
Everything looks so serene and beautiful here…Lovely pic, Divya! 🙂
Thank you so much, Panchali di.
Have a great Diwali!!
Lovely pics…beautifully captured.
Thank you, Ranjana. 🙂
Long time. I hope you are well.
beautiful clicks….have to visit this place soon
Thanks Jidhu.
I'm already waiting to see the place through your lens. Great work, back there on your blog. 🙂
Love the shots! You have captured the essence of monsoon so beautifully!
Thank you so much, Moon.
Nice to see you here after a long gap. 🙂