Why visit Cherthala
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 122 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Manakkodam Lighthouse, Marari Beach, International Coir Museum and Vaikom Temple.
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About Cherthala
Cherthala is a municipality in the southern suburb of kochi situated within Alappuzha district of Kerala, India, located along the National Highway 66 of about 22 km (14 mi) north of the district headquarters Alappuzha and 40 km (25 mi) south of the commercial city Kochi.
From the Wikipedia article Cherthala (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Cherthala on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do5
EVM Grand Cinemas 4K
Cinema and theater · 3.2 km
Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, Cherthala
Museums and landmarks13
International Coir Museum
Museum · 13.5 km
Museum by coir board in Alappuzha, Kerala
Vaikom Temple
Monument and historic site · 11.6 km
Hindu temple in Kerala
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Thaikal Beach
Beach · 5.8 km
Alappuzha - Arthunkal - Chellanam - Thoppumpady Road
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Arthunkal Beach Garden Park
Park · 5.3 km
Park in Arthunkal Beach
Near Arthunkal Beach, Arthunkal
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes122
Prabhu Tea Stall
Restaurant · Regional · 4.3 km
Vayalar, Cherthala
Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Hotel Everest
Restaurant · Regional, Indian · 2.9 km
Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, cherthala Thankey
Magic Oven
Bakery · 4.2 km
Puthiyakavu Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, cherthala
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
Vavas Hotel
Restaurant · Regional, Indian · 3.2 km
11th Mile Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road, Cherthala
110 more on the map.
History
During the medieval period Cherthala was an important hub for the spice trade, with merchants from across India and abroad trading spices, textiles, and other commodities. Its proximity to the backwaters and Arabian Sea made it ideal for such activities.
In the 18th century, following the 1762 treaty between Travancore and Cochin, Cherthala came under the Kingdom of Travancore and remained a vital trade center. The economy and culture flourished, with various institutions established. It served as a strategic center during conflicts such as the Travancore-Dutch War (1757–1758), when Dutch outposts in Alleppey were key targets. The region experienced political instability in the early 20th century, culminating in the Punnapra-Vayalar uprising of 1946, a communist-led revolt against Travancore rule that spread from Cherthala to Ambalapuzha.
After the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, Cherthala became part of Kerala. Today, it is a thriving municipality with a diverse economy and rich cultural heritage.
From the History section of Cherthala on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Cherry Square Ldoge
Motel and hotel · 3.1 km
Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, Cherthala thanki
Hotel Suresh & Fast Food
Motel and hotel · 5.6 km
Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, Pattanakkad
Churches and places of worship158
Kalavamkodam Saktheeswara Temple
Place of worship · 3.0 km
Sakthiswaram - Vayalar Road, Kalavamkodam
Kandamangalam Devi Temple
Place of worship · 3.9 km
Kadakkarappally Road, Kandamangalam Kadakkarappally
Kollapally Maheswary Devi Temple
Place of worship · 3.6 km
Sakthiswaram - Vayalar Road, Kollapally
Neelimangalam Rajarajeshwari Temple
Place of worship · 4.7 km
Vayalar Jn Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, Pattanakkad
Pattathil Madam Temple
Place of worship · 3.4 km
Kadakkarappally, Kadakkarappally
Shopping49
Grocery Sop
Grocery · 4.1 km
Puthiyakavu jn Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, cherthala
Gas and EV charging14
Indian Oil Petrol Pump
Gas station · 5.8 km
Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road, Pattanakkad
Narasimha Petrol Pump
Gas station · 4.6 km
Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road, Cherthala
Schools, colleges and libraries109
Government Girls Higher Secondary School Cherthala
School · 1.0 km
Cherthala North, Cherthala
Government Town Lower Primary School Cherthla
School · 0.7 km
Cherthala North, Cherthala
Govt Lower Primary School Kadakkarappally
School · 4.1 km
Kadakkarappally, Thuravur
Govt Lower Primary School Thyckal
School · 3.7 km
Thyckal -Cherthala Road, Thuravur
Sree Narayana Memorial Government Boys Higher Secondary School Cherthala
School · 0.7 km
Cherthal North, Cherthala
Healthcare51
Jan Aushadhi
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 km
11/525 Cherthala Devi Temple North Road, Cherthala
Government Homeo Hospital Kuttikkattu
Hospital · 1.1 km
Kuttikattu Junction, Cherthala
Map of Cherthala
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Getting there and nearby towns
Cochin International Airport (COK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 53 km away.
- Boat Jetty map
- Vayalār 3 km north, about 3 min by car
- Thanneermukkom 5 km southeast, about 5 min by car
- Vaikam 10 km northeast, about 10 min by car
- Kutiatodu 13 km north, about 13 min by car
- Aymanam 20 km southeast, about 20 min by car
- Alappuzha 22 km south, about 22 min by car
- Aroor 21 km north, about 21 min by car
- Arukutti 20 km north, about 20 min by car
- Kottayam 23 km southeast, about 23 min by car
- Kumbalam 25 km north, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cherthala Devi temple 1, Vanischenu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mahatma Ayyankali Memorial, Cherthala, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Muhamma (via SNV school) private bus - Sarika, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Muhamma (via Muttathiparambu) private bus - Ponnu & Thanku, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Muhamma (via Kootuveli) private bus - Viswanathan, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Thavanakkadavu - Vytilla Hub private bus - Shankaran, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Muhamma (via Muttathiparambu) private bus - Suni, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Areeparambu - Kanichukulangara private bus - Sivasankaran, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Aroor (via Vayalar) private bus - Sabarinathan, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Thavanakkadavu - Edakochi private bus - CCT, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Thavanakkadavu - Edakochi private bus - CCT 02, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - Kuruppankulangara Road, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statue at Muttom Church, Cherthala, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - altar 03, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - cemetery, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - west gate, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - west gate 03, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - west gate 02, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom church, Cherthala 2023 02, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala Muttom church at night, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala Muttom church at night 02, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - altar 02, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - altar, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statue at Muttom Church, Cherthala 02, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala Muttom church at night 03, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Ann's Convent, Muttom Church, Cherthala, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom church, Cherthala 2023 03, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - north side 02, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherthala - panoramio (4), Suresh G, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muttom Church, Cherthala - north side 2023, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andhakaranazhi Lighthouse, Dr. Ajay Balachandran, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marari Beach Sunset 01, Mahendra M, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coir museum, Kalavoor 2023, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vaikom Temple, Georgekutty, Public domain
- KokkamangalamChurch, Matthai at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arthunkal Church, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vechoor Church, Sivavkm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kandamangalam temple, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panickaveettil School, Vayalar, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arthunkal Beach 2023 05, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thankey church, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Neelimangalam Rajarajeshwari temple 2023, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sacred Heart church, Vayalar, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joseph's Church, Thirunalloor 2023 09, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kalavamkodam Temple, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kunnathu Srirama Hanumal Temple, Kokkothamangalam, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WW1 Memorial Cherthala in 2025, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Independence Struggle Memorial Statue, Cherthala 2012, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Government LP School Konattussery, Vis M, CC BY-SA 4.0
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