The chart below shows the number of day points consumed based on the number of the nights, apartment type and the season in which you plan to holiday.
Almost midway on the Kerala coast, just North of Kochi, Cherai Beach is a picturesque place with the Arabian Sea on one side and backwaters on the other. Long stretches of golden sands and relatively calm waters make for the ideal beach destination. However, even though it might seem like a predominance of sun, surf and sand, there are plenty of other things to do and sights to see that make this a lovely destination for the entire family. Located amidst these surroundings, Club Mahindra Ch
Read more about resortScenic Trails
Lighthouse
Enjoy panoramic views of the sea
Visit the 46-metre lighthouse near Vypin jetty. Climb up to the observation platform on the tower for fantastic, panoramic views of the sea, the palm-fringed backwaters and for scenic views of miles around the area. It is open from 3 pm to 5 pm, but cross check.
Cherai Beach
Scenic beach fringed by palm and coconut trees
With the sea on one side and backwaters in the distance, this is a very scenic beach fringed by palm and coconut trees in the background. You can just take long walks on the golden sands or indulge in more adrenaline-kicking activities such as kayaking and others. Also watch out for dolphins.
Chinese fishing nets
Ideal to visit in morning or evening
Head South from the resort to reach Fort Kochi where a fabulous sight is bound to mesmerize. Ranged against the sky and inlet to the sea are a row of giant Chinese fishing nets which are a sight to see. Time your visit for morning or late evening when the nets are hauled for their catch.
Lake Poyil
Enjoy a boat ride
Located where the sea and the backwaters meet, it is just a few minutes from the resort. It is a nice place at sunrise or sunset, when you can watch fishermen cast their nets. You can also do a boat ride, hire a pedal boat or row boat to idly skim the water surface or do your own fishing.
Breakwater Point and Backwaters
Best enjoyed during sunset
A picturesque location, it is perfect to catch the local fishermen in their traditional canoes and colourful boats. While Breakwater Point is best enjoyed during sunset when everything is washed in the golden rays of the setting sun, spend a night in a houseboat to best enjoy Cherai’s backwaters.
Lighthouse
Cherai Beach
Chinese fishing nets
Lake Poyil
Breakwater Point and Backwaters
Culture
Cheraman Perumal Jama Masjid
Cheraman Perumal Jama Masjid
First mosque in India Cheraman Perumal Jama Masjid
Considered to be the first mosque in India, it was built around 629AD by Malik Ibn Dinar. It is a mix of ancient and modern styles and is unique in that both Muslims and Hindus consider it sacred and even hold Vidyarambham, initiating children to education, custom here.
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
Gigantic Kali statue with eight hands Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple
Believed to be centuries old, the temple is famous for its gigantic Kali statue with eight hands, one carrying the head of an asura. The temple is set on 10 acres, pretty, and built in typical Kerala style with gabled roof and courtyard with trees and other deities such as Ganesh and Veerabhadra.
Mar Thomas Pontifical Shrine
Mar Thomas Pontifical Shrine
Beautiful blue and white structure Mar Thomas Pontifical Shrine
Dedicated to St Thomas, the shrine is strategically located at a vantage point and is a beautiful blue and white structure. Inside, the right arm of St Thomas is enclosed in a glass case as a relic and is periodically exhibited to public accompanied by choir music.
Local food and festivals
Crab
Fragrant medley of spices
Crab
Crab Masala Fry is a fragrant medley of spices and aromatics. Its spicy punch is set off deliciously by the sweet crab meat.
Mussels
Variety of seafood
Mussels
Delight your taste buds with the vast variety of other seafood such as crab, squid, prawns, lobster, scampi, mussels etc.
Onam
Harvest festival
Onam
Onam, a harvest festival that falls in August-September, is the big festival. Spread over four days, it marks the homecoming of King Mahabali whom the Keralites consider their king. New clothes, houses decorated with flowers and an elaborate meal on a banana leaf called sadya are the highlights.
Pooram
Annual festival of the Siva Parvati
Pooram
Held in January-February each year, the annual festival of the Siva Parvati or Gowreeshwara temple. Apart from a host of events surrounding the festivities, the highlight is the assemblage of caparisoned elephants and a procession.
Vishu
Malyali New Year
Vishu
Vishu is the Malyali new year and usually falls in April. The highlight is Vishukkanni which involves seeing auspicious things such as rice, vegetables, flowers betel leaves, coins, a mirror and others on waking up in the morning. Lights, firecrackers and new clothes are part of the celebrations.
Holiday activities
Activity center
Indulge in board games
Activity center
Whether it is mornings or evenings, the center has a host of possibilities to keep you occupied. If you feel like doing some vigorous exercise, opt for table tennis. Otherwise pick up any of the many board games or just lounge around with a book from the collection on offer.
Paddle boating
Soothe your senses
Paddle boating
Let the tranquil waters of the backwaters soothe your senses as you paddle in the evening with the wind blowing to watch a glorious sunset.
Kayaking
Get an energetic workout
Kayaking
Whether it is the sea or the backwaters, get an energetic workout as you go kayaking. Rowing or drifting amidst the silence of the gently flowing water is a beautiful experience.
Biking
Lazily bike around the campus
Biking
If you are in the mood for some brisk activity but don’t want to walk around, then pick one a bicycle and lazily bike around the campus. It is fun to weave in and out of the paths amidst the lawns and to get an overall feel of the place.
Fishing
Enjoy the thrill of reeling in your own catch
Fishing
If you always watched fishermen pulling in their catch or anglers reeling in their bounty, then try your hand at it. It might seem difficult, and initially it will be so, but with a few tries it becomes not only easy but loads of fun. And the thrill of reeling in your own catch is exciting.
Travel Info
getting there
-
Cochin
27 kms | 1 hour-
Cochin
27 kms | 1 hour
-
-
Aluva
24 kms | 45 mins-
Aluva
24 kms | 45 mins
-
-
Ernakulam
27 kms | 45 mins-
Ernakulam
27 kms | 45 mins
-
Airlines at airports closest to Cochin
Limited flights from Kolkata, Chennai
Weather Info April 26,Friday
27°C
light rain
TODAY
Thursday
27°C
27°C
Saturday
27°C
27°C
Sunday
28°C
28°C
Monday
28°C
28°C
