Puthenthode Beach

4.4

Location: Puthenthode Government School Rd, Kannamaly, Kochi, Chellanam, Kerala 682008, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 1-2 hours.

Puthenthode Beach is one of the most iconic places to visit in Kerala. It is relatively a new spot for tourists to go in and enjoy a memorable time. If you are looking for a refreshment, to take a break from mechanics and busy daily life, or for a kickstart before anything significant, it can be a suitable option for you. The beach offers quite a few amazing features that differentiate it from other places, its distant location from the city and a raw experience of nature as it is a new tourist spot and therefore less visited by people. You’ll also experience the sunset from this beach which can make you feel immensely peaceful and calm. The beach’s semi-circular shape and gulf waters make it a perfect spot for idle walks and calm moments beside the sea. Swimming is prohibited due to the safety purpose of the tourists; the beach offers a heavenly condition for alleviating stress and enjoying the freshness around it.

Attraction

One of the most attractive features of Puthenthode Beach is its reddish sand. The beach offers a picturesque natural beauty and when the sun set arrives, a heavenly atmosphere absorbs the whole place. During the monsoon, you may see local kids playing football on the beach in the mud and during winter, a cool breeze will come to embrace you like no one else. It offers quite an enjoyable time to spend holidays. No crowd, noise, and pollution free. Sometimes you’ll feel like you’re on a different island of your own and you’d never go back from the place. In addition to that, the beach is a breeding site for Olive Ridley turtles, the government has a long-term plan to conserve and protect their habitat.

History

Puthenthode Beach is significant for its historical past. It is heavily connected with the naval inheritance of Kochi. During the colonial period, it was a key port for trading purposes, serving as a threshold for commodities from Europe and Africa. The leftovers of medieval shipping industries can still be seen surrounding the beach. It is relatively quite smaller than the other beaches in Kerala, covering half of a kilometer in length. Nevertheless, it welcomes visitors with its tranquil calm atmosphere and jovial surroundings.

Inside/Outside Views

The combination of red sand and blue waves of the sea creates an unearthly scene. Not to mention, you’ll be able to avail coconuts for a mere price. Besides, if you want to enjoy nature in a calm situation without any crowd, if you want to blend yourself with nature truly, then this place is a must-go for you. If you go early in the morning, you’ll feel cooler weather, at midday, the sun is blessing the sea and the visitors and in the evening, you’ll be lost in serenity.
However, facilities like food stalls as well as the restrooms are limited as it is a newly developed place for tourists. Consequently, you’ll need to carry most of your essentials like clothes, medicine, etc.

Opening Hours

The beach is open to visitors 24 hours. However, the best time to visit this beach is from morning till evening.

Entry & Others Fees

Does not require any entry fee.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By road: Kochi is well connected by buses. You can use the bus to transport from anywhere to everywhere. Therefore, you’ll get bus services easily to Puthenthode Beach from the city center. The beach has a distance of nearly 15 kilometers from the city center of Kochi and may not be more than an hour of bus journey. Besides, you can also hire a taxi to enjoy an extra bit of comfort and privacy.

By air: The beach is located 30+ kilometers away from Cochin International Airport which is also the nearest Airport to the beach. Both buses and Taxis are always available to take tourists towards different tourists’ spots.

By train: The South Ernakulam Junction is the nearest railway station to the beach. The distance is nearly 15 kilometers. You can take a local train to Edappally from South Ernakulam Junction to go to the beach or you can take local buses or taxis which are always available. If you are from outside India, you should take a bus or taxi which is less hectic. Whatever, the South Ernakulam Junction is connected with almost every other big city in India.