For every poor soul that suffers from sleep deprivation, stress or a similar modern day curse, Cherai is a cure. A land of endless backwaters, coconut groves it restores weary and worn out bodies and minds with tender coconut elixirs and ayurvedic massages.

Immerse!Not in work, but in sheer bliss.

CHERAI BEACH

Club Mahindra Cherai Beach Resort addressClub Mahindra Cherai Beach, MLA Road, Cherai, Kochi, Kerala – 683 514

Telefax : 0484 – 286 1 500

Where is it located?Cherai is a region in the island of Vypin, a suburb

of the city of Cochin in Kerala, and is at a

distance of 25 kms from High Court Junction in

Cochin. Blessed with a unique blend of sea and

backwater, Cherai is an exotic mix of nature

culture and history.

With the Periyar river to the east and the Arabian

sea westwards, Cherai also offers vast stretches

of luminous green coconut groves, paddy �elds

situated below sea level, a shoreline of secluded

golden beaches, an occasional school of frolick-

ing dolphins and tranquil stretches of scenic

backwaters with Chinese �shing nets of the

banks.

What is the temperature like?Summer: 27°C to 37°C – March to May

Winter: 17°C to 30°C – December to February

How to get here

Hit the road• Cochin - 25 kms

• Thrissur - 54 kms

Cut through the clouds

Fly into Cochin, Calicut or Coimbatore airports which

are approximately 25 kms, 171 kms and 184 kms away

respectively, and are the nearest airports to Cherai

Beach.

Hop on a train

You can catch a train to Aluva Railway Station (22

kms), Ernakulam North (Town) Railway Station (28

kms), Angamaly Railway Station (30 kms), Ernakulam

South (Junction) Railway Station (34 kms), Calicut

Railway Station (177 kms), Coimbatore Railway

Station (170 kms), which are the nearest railway

station to Cherai beach.

Once you reach the resortSpread across over 5 acres, Club Mahindra Cherai

Beach resort consists of sumptuously appointed

rooms, banquet areas and a state of the art spa set up

on elegant landscape dotted with palms and tropical

plants. Nestled between Cherai beach and lagoon,

this resort is a completely equipped for a magical and

memorable family holiday.

Facilities and amenitiesClub Mahindra Cherai beach offers exceptional

hospitality, combining the warmth of home with luxuri-

ous facilities. The rooms themselves have air condi-

tioned interiors with all modern amenities for a

comfortable stay. All the apartments are equipped

with Air conditioner, Television, Tea/Coffee Maker,

Mini Fridge and 24 hour Hot & Cold water.

Other amenities available for the conveniences of the

guests are Restaurant, Fun Dining, Room Service,

Holiday Activity Center, Safe Deposit Lockers, Souve-

nir Shop, Laundry and Travel Desk.

Activities offeredIndoor activities • Holiday Activity Center

• Pool Table

• Table Tennis

• Spa

Outdoor activities • Sightseeing Tour Packages

• Kids Play Area

• Badminton Court

• Kayaking

Places of interest in and around Cherai Beach

Cherai Beach: A beautiful stretch of golden beach,

for holiday makers who prefer to spend some time

relaxing on the beach. Take dip and unwind, quench

your thirst with tender coconuts and if lucky see

dolphins at play. With beach beds and umbrellas

available for hire, Cherai beach is a pleasant and

convenient place to stay, swim and sunbathe. The

newly beauti�ed 400m of central beach has a

walkway, high mask lamps and trained security staff,

making the beach enjoyable even at night. There is

also a park for children on the beach which is safe for

all ages.

Break – water Point: Situated at the northern end

of Cherai beach, Break-water point is where the river

Periyar �ows into the Arabian Sea. It is a perfect

place to sit and enjoy the views and watch local

�shermen in their traditional canoes and colorful

boats. Perfect spot to view beautiful sunsets.

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 unfolding on the shores of the canals, catch a

glimpse of the art of coir making and see large boats

being built entirely from wood.

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 �shermen casting their nets, waking at

dawn is well worth the effort. Another delightful way

to experience the lake is from the water on a pedal

boat or a row boat available for hire. You might want

to practice your angling skills.

Paddy �elds around Cherai: The emerald green

�elds are cultivated below sea level amidst a

charming pastoral environment. These waterlogged

�elds tend to be single crop areas, mostly rice.

However, following the harvest, paddy �elds are used

to farm �sh, mainly prawns. Exotic �ora and fauna are

to be found around the paddy �elds allowing you to

enjoy encounters with butter�ies and spot dozens of

alluring species of birds and �sh.

Portuguese Fort: Built in 1503 by the Portuguese

and also known as ‘Aiya Kota’, this fort is the oldest

European monument in India. It was constructed as

an outpost to safeguard the ancient port of Muziris.

The Dutch captured the fort in 1661. In 1789 it was sold

to the king of Travancore and in 1795 it came under

the ownership of the British East India Company. The

three story hexagonal structure is a very well

preserved bastion. The fort was repaired between

1596 and 1605 with a façade added in the Manuelino

style, possibly the only such structure in India.

Varaha Temple and Chariot Festival : The

Varaha temple was constructed in 1869 and is the only

temple in South India where deities, incarnations of

the Hindu god Vishnu are installed beside each other

and worshipped as a unity. The temple structure is

renowned for its wood carving, a silver palanquin, the

eastern ‘gopuram’ and the temple tank that are

distinctive. The temple chariot is built entirely of silver

and Chinese glass and is a rarity in temples being the

only temple chariot in the world that runs on rails.

Traditionally the chariot festival takes place twice a

year and involves devotees pulling it around the

temple accompanied by a percussion ensemble.

British: The area named ‘British’ was granted to the

Portuguese by the Raja of Cochin. In 1574 they

established the Vypin Kota Seminary and a Jesuit

Monastery here. In 1579 they started the �rst printing

press in Kerala in the adjoining seminary, but

Portuguese missionaries were forced to shift both the

printing press and the seminary to Chennamangalam.

In 1728 the seminary was converted to a leprosy

asylum.

Kottappuram Fort: Kottappuram Fort, built by the

Portuguese in 1523 was referred to popularly as

Cranganore Fort, today, known as Kodungallur Fort. It

was captured and destroyed by the Dutch in 1663. The

fort had a strategic importance, situated at the mouth

of the river Periyar and controlling access to the ships

and boats that passed to and from the interior of

Malabar. A town developed around this fort. A church

and many traditional houses in the nearby area, built

by the Europeans still remain today.

Pallippuram Fort : Pallippuram Fort known as

‘Ayakkotta’ or ‘Alikkotta’ (‘kotta’ in Malayalam means

fort) was constructed by the Portuguese in 1507. In

many books, this fort is referred to as an octagonal

structure, although it is a hexagon. The relics of this

fort are now a bastion of three stories in height where,

inside the fort, the �oor is raised to 5 feet from the

ground. Beneath the �oor a small cellar opens on to a

passage, which runs obliquely from north to south.

The Portuguese used the Pallippuram Fort as a base

to check the ships that sailed the Periyar and the

cellar was used for storing gunpowder. A church, a

hospital and living quarters have been found near this

fort.

In 1964, it was declared a protected monument, under

the Department of Archaeology.

Jew Street: The Jews who came here in search of

land settled in this area. They �ourished in business

and established their community here. The entrance

to Jews Street, from the main road to Paravur is

bordered on either side by two ancient pillars. One of

the pillars has fallen and is in a damaged state. There

are still a few examples of old Jewish houses along

the street.

Did you know?

Due to �ooding of River Periyar in 1341 the backwaters burst through the narrow sandbank that

separated them from the sea at Kochi thereby creating a new outlet in the sea. It is believed that

the island of Vypin was created as a consequence, providing a home to the early inhabitants who

made their living from �shing.

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How do I get started?

Your access to Club Mahindra from any network,

land or mobile, is just a local call away!

Call us at 39 88 0000 Dial like a local call from:

Ahmedabad | Bangaluru | Chandigarh | Chennai |

Cochin | Delhi | Hyderabad | Nagpur | Kolkata |

Lucknow | Jaipur | Mumbai | Pune.

Other cities: Add the STD code of the city that is

closest to yours from the list given above. For

example, (079) 3988 0000 from Surat.

On all Weekdays between 09.30 AM to 06.30 PM.

Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays (New Year’s

Day, Republic Day, May Day, Independence Day,

Gandhi Jayanti)

For reservations, email us at

reservations@clubmahindra.com

Start packing

• Carry your resort confirmation voucher, your member-

ship card and your photo id

• Any other travel related documentation

• Sunglasses, camera and any specific medication

• Depending upon the time of the year, the climatic

conditions, and on the activities that you would like to

participate in, please do carry appropriate apparels and

footwear. Your holiday consultant can help you in this

regard

• If you are planning a monsoon holiday, do remember to

take your umbrella / raincoat along with you

• Do take note of your travel time from the closest point

of disembarkation to the resort. If it is more than a couple

of hours, you may even carry some refreshments along

• If you like reading, carry a book. There is nothing like

enjoying a good book surrounded by nature

• If it is important for you to stay connected while you

holiday, you may even check with the phone / internet

connectivity at the resort before heading there

• More importantly, check that your mode of bill settle-

ment can be processed / is accepted by the resort

• If you have pets, do remember to make arrangements

for them during the period of your holiday. In the best

interest of all resort visitors and guests, pets are not

allowed at the resorts