Puthuvype Beach an Ideal Beauty Known Less to Visitors

Puthuvype Beach in Kochi is the least explored beach, but it is amazingly beautiful,
which offer a great walkway experience to the visitors. It is least known to the tourists and so is the reason why it gets less attention, but if you are to enjoy a wonderful time along the coastline of Kerala, then you should not miss to pay visit.

The peaceful atmosphere, green terrain which seems to be spread by sea for kids and the lone standing tree along the coastline makes it a picture perfect beach.

Another attraction to this beach is the historical Chinese Fishing Net, which showcases the historical importance of fishing as well as the unique method, how the hanging pools with net helps in catching the fishes from the sea. At regular intervals, the net are raised and if you are interested you can help the fisher man to lift those net from the sea. An international Oceanarium is on progress and if it is made possible, then it would be the largest Oceanarium in Asia and one of its kinds in India.

Green lawns along the sea make it an ideal ground for beach volleyball lovers and more of all a beautiful ground for kids to run and play. If you are fond of water and adventure, speed boats are there to thrill you. More of all, being close to the city, the beach makes in an ideal spot for picnic party. Very close to the beach is the lighthouse, which too offers excellent opportunity for tourist to enjoy the lovely view of the beautiful city underneath and the picturesque charm of the beaches that glorifies the beauty of Kochi much beyond expectations. 

Coming to the fact about the Lighthouse, it was once one of the tallest towers in Asia; today it has lost the tag but remains a major attraction of Kochi. During nighttime, the tower looks wonderful and more of all the view from the tower. It is also said that the powerful becon light emitted from the tower is equivalent to 4 million lighted candles.   

Beside these, during Cochin Carnival, Puthuvype becomes the view point of Kayaking and swimming events. More of all, beach motocross race has also been shifted from Fort Kochi beach to Puthuvype.

Looking as an alternative beach for the crowded beach of Cherai, The government of Kerala is trying and bringing up the best to bring tourism to Puthuvype. Slowly it is also becoming a major upcoming Industrial region in Kochi, which is just about 5 kms from west of High Court Junction. Puthuvype is now slowing becoming a major tourism attraction and more of all; it is also a major western suburban area in Kochi City.

Nearby Attractions

Njarakal

For those who want to be with the nature and want to enjoy the countryside beauty, Njarakal is a beautiful place to visit. Located at Fort Vypeen Island, Njarakal and Malipuram is a beautiful place where one can taste the rich flavor of village, delicious cuisines, luxury stay with friendly atmosphere and more of all get to enjoy aqua tourism at its best. 

For all these beautiful things, one does not have to spend too much compared to other tourism destination. Njarakal not only offer the beauty of backwaters fringed by Mangroves, but visitors also get to enjoy boat rides and small padal boats to witness the marvel of nature. Come and stay with the nature and experience holidays with an affair to cherish forever.

Kumbalangi

Visit Kumbalangi to witness the insight life of the Kerala fishing village. The coastline hamlet surrounded by the historical Chinese Fishing net and the village from all four sides is worth watching. More than a tourist attraction, Kumbalangi is a major fishing village, which offers delicious cuisines to relish and to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of the place. Once tourists are here, they are sure to relish the magnetic appeal of the village as well as their cultural life that revolves mostly around the coastline and the Chinese Fishing net. But to relish more a visit is must.

Mangalavanam

Considered to be the green lung of Kochi, Mangalavanam is a picturesque natural patch of wetland area comprising of mangrove. It is a beautiful area with unique   eco-system and being very close to the city it is well preserved. Most of the credit goes to the wildlife management and the people of Kochi, who have made it possible to keep Mangalavanam still a beautiful place, where birds are found in huge number. 

Mangalavanam is an ecologically sensitive area and has existence of unique flora and fauna as well as birdlife. Mainly a bird refuge, the natural landscape is home to other species of animals like Indian Flying Fox, Eurasian Otter, bandicota, three stripped palm squirrel, dusky palm squirrel and red black rat.

Kochi

Considered to be a major tourist attraction of Kerala, Kochi is renowned for being one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Once a major trading centre, Kochi today is a major tourism centre of Kerala, where tourists from across the world flock to explore its historical splendor, the beautiful Chinese fishing net, picturesque backwater and the serenity of nature which is cool and refreshing. 

On the lighter side, while on a backwater tour, you can enjoy the delicious and spicy fish curry with a mood making toddy or if you are along the river side, you will find plenty of such service offered by the small shops around. While in Kochi witness the beauty of history and the nature boat at the same time and take back home beautiful memories to treasure for lifelong.

How to Reach Here:

Kochi is very popular tourist attraction and is important centre of both trade and tourism. So this important city is well connected by all means of transport facilities rail, air and roadways. Looking at the increasing number of tourists visit to this city, one can make it out that, reaching here is easy and convenient.

By Air:

Kochi International Airport located at Nedumbassery is well connected by both international and domestic flights. More of all, there are regular flight from some important cities of India and coming to the facilities at the Kochi airport, it is well organized that makes travelling easy and comfortable.   

By Rail:

Kochi is well connected by rails as the three railway stations at Kochi i.e. Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Cochin Harbor Terminus are well linked with trains from big and smaller cities and towns of Kerala, as well as from all the important cities of India. It is the second best option to travel to Kochi as well as to Kerala from any other parts of India.

By Road:

Kochi has excellent and well knit roadways system, which connects the city as well as the state Kerala with smaller and big cities of India. More of all, it becomes much more convenient for tourists, who love to travel by road and wants to enjoy the emerald green beauty for which Kerala is world renowned. From Goa the city is at a distance of 848 kms, from Bangalore it is 565, Coimbatore 223, from Mysore it is 470 and from Chennai it is 694. The well linked roadways system makes more popular and an important tourist places of Kerala.