Fisherman with his dugout, Cherai

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Fisherman with his dugout propelling through a narrow canal at Munambam, Kerala.

Munambam fishing harbor, Kerala

CHRI 044 Country fishing boats moored at Munambam fishing harbor.

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Munambam fishing harbor, Cherai, Kerala

The Munambam fishing harbor is situated about 5 km north of Cherai beach and is the northern tip of Vypeen island. Munambam is surrounded by Arabian Sea at west, end of Periyar river at east and the mouth of sea at the north side. To protect the harbor mouth, two ramparts are constructed into the sea to about half kilometer using granite stones and concrete blocks. A lot of Chinese fishing nets which looks like huge spider webs adorn these earthworks.

CHRI 018 The southern embankment that stretches out into Arabian sea at Munambam harbor mouth. At a distance, you can see the Chinese fishing nets.

CHRI 019 A fishing boat entering the harbor from sea. The northern embankment is seen on the other side of the backwater.

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Two local fishermen in their small country canoes.

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The large expanse of granite stones used for the construction of the dike, Munambam, Cherai.

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The tip of the embankment is protected by huge four legged concrete blocks.

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Dolphin sighting is usual here. This image is cropped from original.

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Boys sitting on concrete blocks observing the Arabian sea, Munambam.

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A boat setting out to Arabian sea. A sight from the embankment.

Fishermen, Cherai Beach, Kerala

I met these fishermen at Cherai beach. They are looking for some buyers for their catch from the Arabian sea. These fishermen are from the local village and get their livelihood from the Arabian sea.

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CHRI 007 A pleasant smile after a good catch.	CHRI 008 A customer for their catch.
CHRI 009 Customer with Mackerel fish, fresh from Arabian sea.	CHRI 010 After finishing all the fishes in their canoe, they set out to Arabian sea to try another luck.
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Cherai beach 1

Cherai: A beautiful beach, about 26 kilometers from Cochin, Kerala.

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