Just six kilometers south, Cherai beach is the virtually untouched beach of Kuzhupilly; rarely a single tourist on the beach, only the occasional fisherman and plenty of crabs. High above, the sea eagle-circle the sky like pigeon in Venedic. Sun bathe on the beach, go for a swim in the unbelievably warm Arabian Ocean or take one of the bicycles up to Cherai for nice restaurant experience on the beach. You can chose between traditional Kerala food or European cuisine while you watch the waves roll by.



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Fort Kochi is the best-known tourist attraction in the Cochin area. Fort Kochi is historically most important visitor attraction; it presents the spice trade between Europe and India as well as the struggle of the Europeans to take hold of Kerala. For more information on Fort Kochi read here:

http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Kochi

We are constantly rediscovering Fort Kochi and try to be one step ahead of the Lonely Planet reviews. ;)

We recommend about 5 hours to see the variety of attractions nearby. Discover it by yourself by taking a walk around or we would be delighted to set you up with a rickshaw tour. Just ask us when you arrive at The Sand Castle. Fort Kochi is about 45 minutes away from the Sand Castle and can be reached easily by rickshaw, bus or taxi.

We created our own google map, have a look for our suggestions.

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North from Fort Kochi is Vypin Island a small island that has only recently become known on the tourist path. The main highlights of the Island are of course Cherai and Kuzhupilly The island also has a wonderful lighthouse that can be visited daily from 3 to 5 pm.

Further, on the northern tip of the island you will find the Munambam fishing harbour. Be sure to visit this spot early in the morning to see the first catch of the day displayed and sold. It is quite amazing what the fisherman bring in!

The island has a series of fish farms that can also be visited and explored, and if you ask nicely, maybe even from a traditional fishing canoe.

Read more here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vypin

For Vypin we have also created a Google map, feel free to check it out. Link.

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A nice day tour would be a visit to the Athirappilly Falls in the Thrissur district. The waterfalls are nicknamed “The Niagara of India” and the attached park (although small) make for an entertaining day out.

The best time to visit is shortly after the monsoon season, when the falls are in full flow.

Please feel free to read more about it, here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athirappilly_Falls

From the rooftop of The Sand Castle alone you will be able to see a large variety of birds. But if you are really into bird watching we suggest you wake up early with the sun rise and walk on the roads through the back waters; aside from sea-eagles and hawks you will see King Fishers, Bee eaters and a variety of exotic birds.

IYENGAR YOGA classes in the natural surroundings of LA ARCADIA with Carmen.

Iyengar Yoga, named after and developed by B. K. S. IYENGAR, is a form of Hatha Yoga that focuses on detail, precision and alignment in the performance of posture (asana) and breath control (pranayama). Iyengar Yoga often makes use of props: belts, blocks, ropes, blankets, etc., to help the student, while performing the asanas, to attain the ideal alignment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iyengar_Yoga

Carmen is a certifide Iyengar Yoga teacher and has studied under Guruji. She is flouned in Spanish, French and English and the ideal teacher for beginners as well as advanced students.

Carmen does not offer tourist yoga, she is serious about the practice of yoga, but creates an open and friendly class inviorment, with the occasional laugh.


Classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 10:30 am

La Arcadia, Old Pathiyil House, Master Abraham Road, Ayyampilly, Near Cherai -682 501

Kerala. Tel.: 9846453630

YOGA CLASS PRICES are as follows:

Regular weekly attendance 3 classes Rs 600

Occasional attendance 3 classes Rs 900

One time attendance 1 class Rs 400

Intensive 5 day yoga classes can be arranged for groups. We will also gladely help arranging accomidation. Prices on request.