Vypeen Island

One of the biggest of the Goshree Islands, Vypeen has the most charming beaches in Kochi like Kuzhupilly, Puthuvype, Cherai and Munambam. The island is about 27 kilometres long and is connected to mainland of Kochi by a series of bridges, which start at Kalamukku in Vypeen.

The place is blessed with some of the longest beaches in Kochi namely, the Cherai Beach, Kuzhuppilly Beach and the Puthuvype Beach. Munambam Fishing Harbour, the largest fishing harbour in Kochi is also located here. 

The place is also has many temples like the ancient ElamkunnapuzhaSubrahmanya Temple, Cherai Temple, Palathankulangara Devi Temple, AzeekalVarahamoorthy Temple etc.

Some of the major tourist destinations here are the Lighthouse at Puthuvype(whichopen from 3 pm to 5 pm every day), Cherai Beach, Sahodaran Ayyappan Smarakam,Cruz Milagress Church built in 1932 and the Kuzhuppilly Beach. 

Pallipuram Fort - a 16th century Portuguese fort included in Muziris Heritage Project is situated in the northern extremity of the Vypeen Island. 

Where to Stay

Hotel

Zostel Kochi

1/751A, New No. 1/2047, 1/751B, New No. 1/2048
Njaliparamby Junction, Near Police Quarters
11-39589007
04440115828

Approximate Distance: 1.4 KM

Hotel

North Grande

Door No 41/2880, St. Benedict Road
484-4051000 4051004
8078075822

Approximate Distance: 4.7 KM

Tour Operator

Flywell Tours and Travels Pvt Ltd

61/1800, First Floor, Opposite Cochin Shipyard
MG Road, Cochin
0484-4032255 4872255
9388332255

Approximate Distance: 5.65 KM

Hotel

Vasco Da Gama Inn

Vascodagama Sqaure, Church Road
484-2218404 2218405

Approximate Distance: 0.86 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.974930, Longitude: 76.242841