Best 10 Beaches in Kochi (10/10) – FORT KOCHI BEACH Cochin, Ernakulam

Although Fort Kochi beach is the most popular beach in Kochi, you cannot go to the water here to wet your feet because of the large granite stone sea wall. There is a long stretch of walkway on this sea wall where you can walk along or sit on the bench enjoying the sea breeze and can watch large ships very close that entering and going out from Kochi sea port.

Wild Elephants spotted at Bandipur National Park on our journey from Kochi to Bangalore via Mysore

We met some wild elephants and deer at Bandipur National Park, Karnataka on our way to Bangalore from Kochi via Nilambur, Mysore.

Kuthiran Tunnel (കുതിരാന്‍ തുരങ്കം) Thrissur on NH 544 Kerala

Dashcam full coverage of Kuthiran Tunnel (കുതിരാന്‍ തുരങ്കം) located on the National Highway 544 in the South Indian state of Kerala.

Best 10 Beaches in Kochi (9/10) - PUTHENTHODU BEACH near Chellanam, Cochin, Ernakulam

A small stretch of beach near Kannamaly Shrine situated about 18 kilometres from Kochi city and 10 kilometres from Thoppumpady Junction, Thoppumpady, Kochi, Kerala. Famous Fort Kochi beach is 11 kilometres away from here. Puthenthode Beach is a smaller in area than the other beaches of Kochi with only half a km in length. Relatively safer beach, only thing is taking caution while climbing on the stone wall made with slippery granite rocks. 

Fishermen venture into sea, Puthenthodu Beach, Kochi, Kerala

Fishermen venture into Arabian sea to fish from Puthenthodu Beach near Kochi in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Colourful fishing boats of Kerala. Puthenthodu is a small stretch of beach near the Kannamaly shrine, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala. Indian fishermen push their boat in to the sea. See how four fishermen maneuver their country fishing boat from the beach into the sea against the sea waves.

Morning Walk on the Best Scenic Roads of Kochi, Marine Drive | Goshree Bolgatty Bridge | 10 DEC 2022

A relaxing early morning walk on the Kochi Marine Drive – Vypin Road enjoying the cool breeze from Kochi backwaters.

ROUTE: High Court - Abraham Madamakkal Rd - Pearl Of Kochi Roundabout – Goshree Bolgatty Bridge – Bolgatty Circle and back.

Total Distance: 4.2 Km

Thommankuthu Waterfalls and the forest surrounding it in 4K - A one-day picnic spot 70 KM from KOCHI

Thommankuthu is a very beautiful place to see especially during monsoon season. You can enjoy the effusive waterfalls, the green rich forests, small streams filled with rocks and many more a nature can offer – all of these you can see in this featured video of wild Thommankuthu. A one-day picnic spot situated 70 kilometers from Kochi city, Kerala near to Thodupuzha town. You can trek few kilometers upstream from the entry point from where you have to buy entry tickets.

Thommankuthu Waterfalls, Thodupuzha Idukki near Kochi - Shortened version

Thommankuthu Waterfalls is a beautiful spot for anyone visiting Idukki situated about 70 kilometers from Kochi city. This seven-step waterfall is among the premier adventure sport locations in the Idukki district Kerala. The place is famous for its plethora of picnic spots.

Trek to Kallippara Hills in Idukki, where Neelakurinji flowers bloomed in 2022 4K Widescreen Format

In the month of September 2022, Neelakurinji ( Strobilanthes Kunthiana ) has been bloomed widely in the Kallippara hills, Santhanpara gram panchayat. At the time of my visit on 26th October 2022, the Neelakurinji flowers had started to wilt, but the steady flow of visitors to Kallippara hills was still continuing. Anyway for me, despite the wilting of most Neelikurinji flowers, I was able to kind some bunch of fresh flowers here and there on the Kallippara hills and the sight from the top this mighty Ghat mountain range was spectacular particularly the sight of Tamil Nadu plains. After 5 hrs bike ride and travelling 150 kilometres, I reached Kallippara by 12.00 pm. Parked my bike and started trekking to Engineer Hills, Kallippara to explore the mountains. Located 150 kilometers from Kochi, Kallippara hills are situated 10 kilometres from Poopara in Idukki district of Kerala on the Munnar – Kumily (Thekkady) state highway. The speciality of this Neelakurinji flowers is that, it blooms only once in 12 years. It was a spectacular sight to see the Kallippara hills carpeted with Neelakurinji flowers, a once in 12 year phenomenon that attracted lacks of visitors from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. According to experts, the flowering life of a Neelakurinji plant is nearly 45 days.

BIKE TRIP from KOCHI to IDUKKI - Kallippara Neelakkurinji Bloom 2022 in 21:9 4K Widescreen Format

Total Distance from Kochi to Kallippara, Idukki was 150 Kilometres. Total Time Taken was 5 Hours including 20 minutes break in between. The route I chose was Kochi (MG Road Metro Station) - Aluva - Perumbavoor - Kothamangalam - Neriyamangalam - Vellathooval - Rajakkad - Rajakumari - Poopara - Santhanpara - Kallippara. Vehicle I used was a TVS Apache RTR 160 4V bike. Started at 7.00 am from Kochi, Kacherippady near MG Road Metro Station. After travelling 74 kilometres from Kochi I reached Neriyamangalam at 9.20 am covering Perumbavoor and Kothamangalam. Taken right at Neriyamangalam to Neriamangalam Painavu road to Idukki. At 12.30 PM reached final destination Kallippara, Idukki 150 km from Kochi.

MUNAMBAM BEACH and Pulimuttu ( Sea Bridge) Ernakulam near Cherai Kochi Kerala

MUNAMBAM BEACH and Pulimuttu (Sea Bridge) is situated just 4 kilometers from Cherai Beach and about 25 kilometers from Kochi city. Munambam is a fishing harbor in northern border of Ernakulam district with Thrissur. A Pulimuttu (sea bridge) has been constructed on the Munambam side and one on the Azhikode side in Thrissur district to facilitate the easy entry and exit of fishing trawlers to the harbor on the bank of river Periyar from the Arabian Sea. This sea bridge of 1-kilometer length protected with wave-dissipating Tetrapod’s is a favorite spot of angling fishing freaks.

Cherai Beach Kochi Kerala – Beach Walk

Cherai Beach is the most popular and crowded beach of Kochi. I traveled about 3.7 kilometers from Kuzhuppilly Beach to Cherai Beach by beach road. Very clean beach with lots of options of Water sports. Most advantage of Cherai beach is the full-time availability of lifeguards that ensures the safety of tourists venturing into the sea for bathing. If you are coming directly from Kochi city to Cherai beach, it’s about 25 kilometers from High Court Jun. Usually weekends are too crowded. So suggest you to visit in weekdays. There's a Toddy shop near the beach that also serves Kerala authentic cuisine. You can club your visit to Cherai Beach with nearby Kuzhuppilly & Munambam Beaches. There are no steps or ramp to reach the beach that makes it difficult for elderly people to climb down the rocks.

Kuzhuppilly Beach Kochi near Vypin - Beach Walk

Kuzhupilly Beach, located in Vypin at a distance of 3.5 kilometers from Cherai beach and 21 kilometers from Kochi city. Kuzhuppilly Beach is a long stretch of beautiful and calm beach that extends a few kilometers in length. This is the second most popular beach in Kochi after Cherai beach. This beach comes after Puthuvype, Valappu, Njarackal, Arattuvazhi Veliyathamparamb beaches on the Cherai, Munambam Beach road, Vypin (State highway SH 63).

Veliyathamparmb Beach Kochi near Vypin - Beach Walk

Veliyathamparamb beach is an underexplored beach located near Vypin about 15 kilometers from Kochi city. A small stretch of beach along the Beach Road in Nayarambalam panchayat with a fishing village nearby. This beach is clean and void of dangerous waves. Waves breaking into the rocks covered with algae is an impressive sight here. This is a favorite spot for angle fishing enthusiasts. This beach comes after Puthuvype, Valappu, Njarackal, Arattuvazhi beaches on the Kuzhuppilly, Cherai, Munambam Beach road, Vypin.

Njarackal Arattuvazhi Beach Kochi Kerala

Njarackal Arattuvazhi Beach near Kochi is not an open beach. A huge granite stone wall is constructed along this beach stretching kilometers to protect the land from sea erosion. You can walk long distance on this stone wall or sit idle on the rock sea wall in the evening enjoying the breeze from the sea and the sunset. This beach comes after Puthuvype, Valappu beaches on the Kuzhuppilly, Cherai, Munambam Beach road, Vypin.

Elamkunnapuzha BLUE WAVES Beach Kochi Kerala - എളങ്കുന്നപ്പുഴ ബ്ലൂ വേവ്സ...

വൃത്തിയുള്ളതും തിരക്ക് കുറഞ്ഞതുമായ ഒരു ബീച്ചാണ് ഇളങ്കുന്നപ്പുഴ ബീച്ച്. കൊച്ചി നഗരത്തിൽ നിന്ന് 12 കിലോമീറ്റർ മാറി ചെറായി റൂട്ടിലാണ് ഇത് സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്നത്. ഞാറക്കൽ മത്സ്യഫെഡ് ഫിഷ് ഫാമിന്  തൊട്ടടുത്താണ് ഈ ബീച്ച്. വളപ്പ് ബീച്ചിൽ നിന്ന് കടൽത്തീരത്ത് കൂടി 2 കിലോമീറ്റർ നടന്നാലും ഈ ബീച്ചിൽ എത്താം.

Valappu Beach Koch Kerala

One of the interesting place to visit near Kochi city, Ernakulam. Valappu beach is just 9 kilometers from High Court Jn., Kochi city and very close to Vypin Light House https://youtu.be/EdGDAunXROg

 

Puthuvype Beach Kochi Kerala

Puthuvype beach is just 10 kilometers from High Court Jn., Kochi city and very close to Vypin Light House https://youtu.be/EdGDAunXROg

 

VYPIN LIGHTHOUSE PUTHUVYPE COCHIN KERALA - A Bird's eye view of Arabian Sea and Kochi city

The Vypin Lighthouse or Cochin Lighthouse is situated at Puthuvype Beach Light House Road, Vypin Ernakulam about 9 kilometers from Kochi city and 4.6 kilometers from Vypeen ferry. You get a bird’s eye view of the verdant suburbs of Kochi and the Arabian sea from the view gallery of this 46 meters tall Light House. There is an elevator inside this lighthouse to reach the top, so you don’t have to climb up.

വൈപ്പിൻ ലൈറ്റ് ഹൗസ് കൊച്ചി ഹൈക്കോടതി ജംഗ്ഷനിൽ നിന്നും ഏകദേശം 9 കിലോമീറ്റർ യാത്ര ചെയ്താൽ എത്താം. ലൈറ്റ് ഹൗസിന്റെ മുകളിൽ നിന്ന് നോക്കിയാൽ അറബി കടലും കൊച്ചി നഗരവും ഒരു പക്ഷിയുടെ വ്യൂ പോയിന്റിൽ നമുക്ക് കാണാൻ കഴിയും. ഈ ലൈറ്റ് ഹൗസ് സന്ദർശിക്കുമ്പോൾ തന്നെ തൊട്ടടുത്തുള്ള പുതുവൈപ്പ് ബീച്ചും സന്ദർശിക്കാവുന്നതാണ്. ലൈറ്റ് ഹൗസ് സന്ദർശിക്കുമ്പോൾ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ട കാര്യം തിങ്കളാഴ്ചകൾ ഇവിടെ അവധിയാണ്. സന്ദർശകർക്ക് ഇവിടെ സമയം ക്രമപ്പെടുത്തിയിട്ടുണ്ട്. സന്ദർശന സമയം മേലെ കൊടുത്തിരിക്കുന്ന വീഡിയോയിൽ നിന്നും മനസ്സിലാക്കാവുന്നതാണ്.

Dashcam of Cochin International Airport Road (CIAL), Kochi, Kerala

Dashcam video of Cochin International Airport Road (CIAL) Kochi Ernakulam from Athani junction, NH 544 to Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1) Nedumbassery and back. Weather was cloudy at the time of recording this video.