PUTHUVYPE BEACH

The beautiful beach of Puthuvype is one of the best hangout location in Kochi. The walkway at the beach offers a great experience to the visitors. The beach is more wide and sandy compared to Fort Kochi beach. Also there is a green lawn which offers ideal facility to play games of every kind. There is also a lighthouse situated less than half a kilometer away from the beach. It is one of the tallest in India. Entry to the light house is permitted everyday from 3 P.M to 5 P.M. The beach is less crowded and quiet. The only reason is that its a less explored place. The Puthuvype beach is much nearer to the city of Kochi from where visitors can see ships passing at a distance and also the Fort Kochi beachfront.

Puthuvype beach is also the location of beach motocross race which is conducted every year during the “Puthuvype Beach Tourism Mela”.The Tourism Mela, which lasts for 10 days concludes on January 1st , attracting thousands of people. The “Puthuvype Beach Tourism Mela” is a complete family entertainer which includes horse riding, adventurous rides, circus, games, children’s rides, exhibitions, different kinds of eateries and much more.

To reach Puthuvype beach, buses are available from Ernakulam High Court Junction via Goshree bridges directly to Puthuvype. Nearest railway stations are Ernakulam North and Eranakulam South. From both stations,autos and buses are available to Ernakulam High Court Junction and from there to Puthuvype.