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Explore the magnificent Vypeen Island while visiting Kerala. The Vypeen Island will offer you the majestic beauty of “the Gold Coast”. Located on the western side of Kochi, the picturesque Vypeen island is bordered by a sea coast of 26 kilometers on the West and backwaters extending around 30 kilometers on the East.
Cochin, presently known as Kochi, is one of the most visited destinations of Kearla. Kerala Backwater tours will offer you most popular tourist places like Jewish Synagogue,Fort Cochin,The Matancherry Palace and St Francis Church, Vypeen island and lot more. Vypeen island is 21 km from the city of Kochi and is a leading center for commerce. The Vypeen Island is connected to the main land by a bridge and more easily accessible by boat. Take an enjoyable ferry ride over the backwaters and reach Vypeen Island in just 30 minutes.
The Kochi, popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” has been attracting thousands of visitors throughout the year since ages. Among a number of Kerala attractions probably the most unique is Kerala Backwater tour offering great wonders and variety of attractions at every turn. On such an amazing backwater travel reach the wonderful Vypeen island and enjoy the never ending adventures and fun on this lovely island. Vypeen, the island occupies a land area of about 87.85 Sq. kms. Vypeen is linked to Kochi by the new Goshree bridges.
Main Attractins of Vypeen Island:
Cherai beach :Amongst the innumerable attractions on Vypeen island the first and the foremost is the irresistible Cherai beach. One of the most beautiful beaches in Kerala, the Cherai beach is a breathtaking combination of sea and backwaters laced by lush green coconut trees and paddy fields. Enjoy the sun bathing,swimming and water sports on this lovely beach. You can be fortunate enough to meet the Dolphins occasionally seen here.
Puthuvypeen Beach : If you are crazy for surfing then Puthuvypeen Beach is ideal for you. The vast green field,adjacent to Fort Kochi can boast of having spectacular surf beaches.
Cochin lighthouse: Located at Puthuvypeen, the Cochin lighthouse offers you the excellent view of captivating seashore wonders.
Pallipuram Fort: The historic Pallipuram Fort built in 1503 presents before you the oldest existing European monument in India.
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