It was a special evening for us. We were in Cherai, a small fishing town near Kochi in Kerala, India. We had spent the morning mesmerized by the experience of an early morning boat cruise on the romantic backwaters of Kerala and wanted to experience something equally magical in the evening to make our anniversary special. Providentially our wishes were answered as we ended up at the Munambam Beach sunset point to be treated to a spectacular show by nature.
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Munambam Beach in Kochi, Kerala
We inquired about nearby attractions from the helpful staff of Le Petit Elephant, Kochi, the hotel that we had made our temporary home and were told that there was a good place where we could watch a lovely sunset. It was just about 4 Kilometers from the hotel. So the Auto Rickshaw or Tuk-Tuk which had taken us to Vypin Lighthouse in Kochi, the previous day was commissioned and off we went spinning away to keep our evening rendezvous with the Sun.
Munambam Beach Promenade
Munambam Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Kochi. It is near Munambam Fishing Harbour in Vypin Island and off Cherai beach. This beach is considered ideal for kite flying. We reached our destination – Munambam Beach, Kochi (also known as Munambam Beach Suvarna Theeram) in quick time and were pleasantly surprised to see a newly built promenade jutting out into the sea and the Sun still high up, casting an orange haze over the place. The place was almost empty and had a couple of small stalls that sold Icecream and salted snacks. On the left side of the promenade was a stretch of beach that was invitingly empty.
We walked on the Munambam Beach promenade for some time and as the sun started to go down, the place was bathed in an ethereal glow. Locals now started sauntering in for an evening walk, but the place was still far from being crowded. We moved towards the edge of the promenade and watched the fishing boats slowly making their way home with their catch.
We watched the Chinese Fishing nets looming against the setting sun and casting a melancholy shadow on the sea. We watched some old fishermen with their fishing rods angling for trout, seated on the water-washed rocks by the sea.
As the Sun gradually started its descent into the sea, we moved towards the beach and were charmed by a rickety and crude wooden bench that seemed to have been designed specially to get a vantage view of the spectacular evening show organized by Nature.
After indulging in a few photo opportunities we moved further down and sank into the soft sand on the Munambam Beach. We spied a white bird playing with the waves, running with the ebb to catch its prey. It looked so busy, we could not resist a smile. Of course, we could not identify the bird, considering that none of us was blessed with the instincts of an Ornithologist.
The sea had now assumed a golden sheen as the sun got closer and closer to it. A fishing boat sailed in a spectacular silhouette, we were spellbound by what we saw.
Neither of us spoke, there was no need to speak. Seated on the soft sand, side by side, we watched the majesty of the sea. The waves lapped at our legs in a rhythmic fashion and ebbed away, only to return again and again. The waves dancing their perennial dance, the sun setting with an ethereal glow, the shadows of the boats in the distance. All conspired together to weave a web of magic that had us enthralled.
As we sat transfixed, gazing at the lovely panorama that was unfolding in front of us, we felt strangely elated and one with the sea, the sand, the sun and the sky. We felt we were one with nature and exulted in those lovely moments of nirvana at the Munambam Beach.
The sun, by this time, was so close to the waters of the sea on the horizon, that he could almost kiss them. And then he disappeared behind a curtain of clouds and a pall of grey enveloped the earth. As always waves of melancholia swept over us. We got this feeling of having lost something, a part of time itself. Another day had passed into oblivion.
At the same time, we once again felt humbled by the awe-inspiring beauty of Mother Nature and thanked our stars for the wonderful and magical time we had been privileged with.
The blackness of the night soon crept on us and we made our way back to the promenade which was brilliantly lit up, by this time. A few fishing boats came cruised by with their lights on. We could see the fishermen chatting animatedly and cheerfully, obviously satisfied with the work that they had accomplished for the day and happy to return home after a hard day’s work.
Catch a glimpse of the magical sunset at Munambam beach in our short video:
Where Is Munambam Beach and How to reach Kochi
- Munambam beach is a part of Cherai beach and is located in Ernakulam district of Kerala, near Kochi
- Munambam beach is about 30 kilometres from Cochin International Airport
- Kochi is well connected by rail, road, and air to other parts of India
If you are planning a trip to Cherai, you can book a cheap flight through TripAdvisor or Agoda or CheapAir or Cleartrip or Makemytrip or Priceline right here. If you are thinking of a road trip to Kochi, you can book a self-drive car or cab or bus.
Where To Stay in Kochi
There are many hotels, and resorts along Cherai beach from where you can easily visit Munambam beach. You could stay at Le Petit Elephant in Cherai or choose to stay near Fort Kochi at a luxury hotel – Forte Kochi. You can book your choice hotel right here through TripAdvisor or Cleartrip or Agoda or Makemytrip or Priceline and save a lot by getting the best savings on booking your stay.
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Driving Around Kochi, Kerala, India
There are many places to visit in Kochi. If you have a valid Indian driving license then you could also rent a self-drive car and drive around Kochi.
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There’s nothing quite like watching a beautiful sunset to make you see the beauty in nature. Those on Indias west coast are pretty amazing too!
I’ve always loved that time in the morning when the sun first peaks over the horizon and right before it goes to bed at night. It’s the best time to catch amazing light for photography and it’s really magical somehow. When you’re surrounded by the beauty of nature and in the company of someone you love, those moments are the really special ones in life.
I am seriously a sucker for sunsets. The colors and feeling it gives off when watching really makes you just stop and think about how beautiful life can be. I now see why you “experienced Nirvana” here because the views are just breathtaking. Not to mention how serene it feels without even being there!
What a lovely and perfect way to spend your anniversary 🙂 ! Love watching fishermen as well! Would you say this was the best sunset you’ve seen?
There really is something special about a sunset. Growing up in Florida, I’ve seen a ton of them, but I watched one last night and couldn’t tear my eyes away. Nice job capturing the feeling with your words, and you have some beautiful photos, as well!
Oh my sunset on Munambam Beach looks so beautiful, I want to visit. I love the detail of your experience I felt like I was there too 🙂
What an incredible sunset. There’s something about a really special sunset that leaves an imprint in your brain forever. Our nirvana sunset was in Cambodia on the island of Koh Ta Kiev. Thanks for taking me with you and letting us experience this amazing sunset with you.
The color of a good sunset is always so beautiful! Some of then are just more memorable than others and this sounds like one of those times. Sounds like really incredible memories! ☺
really good to know about places in other countries, its a nice place… Lovely photos – Thanks for sharing
Everything seemed so calm and peaceful, warm colors and no crowd, it must have been a real transcendental experience for sure.
About the bird, I’m no ornithologist either, but it could be a heron. Or maybe its cousin 😀
What a wonderfully romantic way to spend your wedding anniversary! It’s hard to beat the feeling of watching a sun set peacefully and then fading away on the horizon. Oh and I love the look of those Chinese fishing nets!
Your article made me feel as if I was there with you. This sounds like such a peaceful and humbling experience in nature. I love when that happens. I love to be one with nature. This sounds like it was a beautiful memory. So happy you could have such a nice anniversary!
What a beautiful evening watching the sunset. I can’t remember the last time I flew a kite and I couldn’t stop thinking about it when you mentioned that this beach was considered ideal for kite flying. Lovely photos too!
This looks very dreamy! Everything about this post says nirvana and peace. In fact, I feel more peaceful now having read your beautiful descriptions and seeing the warm glow of the photos. The Chinese fishing nets are quite beautiful and it sounds like the two of you had such a romantic day on this beach.
The sunset are incredible, beautiful way to spend your wedding anniversary! Great photos – thanks for sharing.
That must be the perfect place for romantic travel such as anniversary! There is something magical about beautiful sunsets. Love it! Great post!
That seems like an amazing place to spend an anniversary. I really enjoyed the story about the funny bird. And the golden color of the sky is simply heavenly!
Oh wow! Just beautiful!
Omg! you were there in my native place. I love kerala and i love to listen about it from all the peoples who have visited kerala. I loved this post, i would read it again and again. I am so happy that you loved the time spent in kerala, india. I am gonna share it all my friends. I am insanely in love with this place #Kerala 😊. Will check all your post 😊
Great post. Never knew beaches can be such awesome. Will there be any second part of it?
Sunsets are definitelly magic moments! and your pictures have captured that magic! beautiful
You can’t beat a good sunset! One of the joys of travelling for us brits, as we don’t get them that often here. We need to get to Kerala one day 🙂
First of all, happy belated anniversary :). This place truly sounds wonderful. I love those moments where no words are needed and you can just sit and take everything in.
We were in Kochi last year and loved it. Sounds like such a romantic way to celebrate your anniversary. And your photography is amazing.
I wanted to say first of happy belated anniversary! It sounds like such a romantic way to celebrate. Sunsets are breathtaking. Love the photography so much.
How insightful and feels like traveling there while reading. How a great place to spend time. Thank you for sharing.
I can see why you felt that way! That sunset is absolutely stunning and everything looks so peaceful! Kerala looks like a really magical place!
Kochi looks amazing! As a perfect place to spend time as a couple. I am also in love with sunsets at the beach, so much that actually during our NYE trip in Khanom I just didn’t made not even one photo of it. I was so absorbed in the moment, that it just skipped my mind to catch it on camera but it will remain in my memories forever. Hope to visit Kochi one day and experience the fisherman throwing their nets in a sunset light.
This sunset is simply amazing, your photos are great. There is something so calming about a sunrise/sunset that gives me chills. Great post!
What a dramatic setting in natural environs! I could gaze on for hours here. The silhouette of fishing net looks great!
I can imagine how beautiful those chinese nets would look at sunset. Sigh! Something that I have been wanting to do but have not managed to. Will have to plan a vacation consciously.
Nothing beats a good sunrise and sunset.. this looks incredible. Loved reading about your experience. Thanks for sharing..
Wow! It looks gorgeous. What a wonderful place to celebrate an anniversary!
I love watching sunset. I love how you click the pics.
Wow, i love sunsets… and these photos omg they are awesome!! This place is so peaceful… i would love to go there 🙂
Happy anniversary! I love a beautiful sunset and Munambam Beach sounds like the most perfect place to watch one. Your pictures are gorgeous and I can’t believe how empty it was!
beautiful post!! really captured what seems like an incredible moment perfectly!! 🙂 🙂
The sunset pictures with the Chinese fishing nets look spectacular. Its so strange how each sunset is so similar, yet each is so different. And one never tires of watching a sunset.
The beauty of nature is truly uncomparable. The sunset looks so soothing!
Magnificent photos indeed. It’s always heartwarming watching the sunset.
Wonderful sunset photos and a sweet story. Sunsets are indeed refreshing, empowering, and inspirational. I love how you say, well write, that you did not say anything while there.
This looks incredible! From the sunset, the beach and your fishing photos, you have captured the experience well. I enjoy reading about your travel adventures, as you always have beautiful photos, as well as great information about the experiences you are sharing.
This sounds so magical! I love the photos!
I have been to Kochi when i was still working in a cruise and it is one of my favorite port of calls in India aside from Lakshadweep. The sunset is lovely an looks very calm and relaxing. I would love to come back there someday.
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Great blog post! I read it once and then scrolled through again to appreciate the pictures for longer they’re so beautiful! X
This looks a beautiful place to visit. Great sunsets too! #feetdotravel
Happy Anniversary. Many happy returns of the day. It seems like you captured the quintessential essence of sunset in that, it isn’t the moment when the sun drops over the horizon but rather the gradual release of energy that fades into dark tranquillity.
Beautiful sunset. You pictures are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
This beach and the sunset are just beautiful, and I can totally see why you had an incredible experience. These are the moments travelers live for!
This is so cool. I visited Kochi myself last year, and loved every bit of it. thanks for bringing the memories back alive.
I loved this beach when we were there as well. The sunsets are amazing! I would love to see the fisherman using the nets.
Wow! I’m so impressed with those beautiful sunsets at the Munambam Beach. Never been there, so now it’s on my list! 🙂
There really is something captivating with the sea. Sitting on a beach watching the waves reaching the shore or the sun setting in the distance. That is really something that could get me to relax and just enjoy the moment. 🙂
Loving those sunset shots, it looks like a really lovely place to both relax and also catch some of the local culture, what could be better!
Wow, I can feel the warmth of the sun in those images. What a special way to spend your wedding anniversary 🙂
When I was doing my engineering in Kochi, we used to escape to the Cherai beach at least once in 2-3 months. It is a beautiful and secluded place. I loved all your sunset pictures.
You have an amazing talent in describing your experiences. I was truly captivated with every detail, from the start to the end of the article. The photos are also great, and beautifully complete your words. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of this thrilling moment!
What better way to spend a wedding anniversary than together, alone with the sand, the sea, and the sunset?
Love your sunset snaps. Munambam Beach looks like the perfect place to experience a beautiful sunset. Though I appreciate the beauty of sunset, somehow, it always makes me a bit sad and negative, while the next morning fills me with hope 🙂 I don’t know why though.
Kochi seems so peaceful and beautiful.
Happy anniversary.
And the sunset is absolutely beautiful. I like all of the pictures.
I can see how your experienced nirvana at the sunset… The photos tell so much! Happy anniversary (:
What a great experience for your wedding anniversary! It must have been really romantic. Love those occasional life-gifts, when everything just falls in its’ place and rewards you with a perfect scenery! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
First off, congrats on the wedding anniversary! What a truly romantic way to celebrate your anniversary. That sunset view is amazing and the place just seems like something that was taken off a page from a travel guide book!
Watching the sun sink into the sea is so serene and special. You’ve really captured that moment with words and photos.
Sunset is really the best time at the beach. It’s usually when the temperatures are perfect and the time when the beach has the fewest people. I love how you shared a perfect moment. Great shots with the fishing boat. I’d totally love to visit Kerala someday!
WOW!! The photos in this article are all breathtaking! Sunset is my favourite part of the day so I can totally understand when you describe it as nirvana. There is something so magical and calming when the sun sets and the stars appear. Thank you for sharing this and looking forward to your future posts.
We haven’t made it to Kochi yet but the beach and the sunset vista looks absolutely stunning. The sun setting overlooking the waves crashing on the shores is a wonderful sight to behold. These beautiful moments definitely make for a memorable day to cherish, wish you belated anniversary wishes and lots of travels for year ahead!
I’m definitely a sunset kinda gal so I enjoyed hearing how special this one was for you. And I can see why from your amazing shots. 😉 Kerala has so much beauty. I hope to see it for myself some day.
Such a beautiful post, your words took me with you and I also almost saw the sunset just as you did. The beach is beautiful and golden hues magical…no wonder you found Nirvana here 🙂
The sunsets, are to die for! I have felt calm and peaceful as I was reading the post. The images calmed me lols! I enjoyed reading this! Hope I can keep up with your other travel journeys!
Beautiful place – Sounds like y0u had a magical anniversary in an incredible place. I enjoyed reading about our day!
I’ve been there last year in January 🙂 I love Kochi’s relaxing atmosphere so much! And these Chinese fishing nets are such a brilliant idea. They are also very picturesque 🙂
What a great memory you will have from this peaceful sunset moment. Looks like a nice relaxing place to forget about all your troubles. Kerala looks like a special place, hope to visit one day.
That was such a romantic read. The place itself breaths romanticism and the colors of the sunset make it even better. It is indeed a place where you just enjoy the moment and don’t talk, don’t spoil the beauty of its silence. Just admire.
wow this looks amazing! you got so many great shots. Light like this makes all the difference with photos doesn’t it
We really enjoy walking on beaches as well. Sunset is always the best for taking pictures. It is a bit sad sometimes when a perfect day comes to an end but happy as well.
what a special place to celebrate a wedding anniversary, I wish you many anniversaries (and other celebrations) like this one . .
That’s an awesme sunset! Sunsets such as these often increases “Romance Quotient” of a place. Happy anniversary and many more to come!
I vote for this place, also because, from your photos, the beaches are almost empty leaving the whole place to yourself 🙂
What a beautiful and romantic sunset on Munambam Beach! The birds and fishing boats were the perfect accents. We’d love to see this place ourselves.
What a great way to spend your anniversary! You definitely caught an amazing sunset and its nice that it wasn’t too crowded! Great photos–looks like a great time!
What more can be said about Kerala beaches!
I have not explored Kochi though. Would like to start that from here.
Sounds like a wonderful wedding anniversary 🙂 I’ve heard so many amazing things from traveler experiences in this part of India, mainly that the nature makes for breathtaking zen moments everyday. I would love to visit and experience / witness for myself too 🙂 But in the meantime, thanks for taking us with you through your account 🙂
You managed to take some incredible photos! It still sounds like you were able to put down the camera and really enjoy it too. I love a good sunset 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Those sunset photos look stunning and peaceful. Loved your photos. Beach and sunset anytime!
What a wonderful way to spend your anniversary. There is something so relaxing and magical about watching the sun set over the sea. Your photos really capture that.
Wow, such an incredible beach and looks you’ve shared an incredible experience together. What a sunset and what great memories! Thanks for sharing
This beach looks so gorgeous. I just love watching the sun go down. Something I’ll never grow tired of!
How amazing it must have been to achieve Nirvana by watching one of nature’s most beautiful gifts! This is something I may try one day 🙂
What an absolutely gorgeous place to visit! Your photos of the sunset are amazing!
This looks so beautiful. I would love to wake up to a beautiful sunset/sunrise like that! I could see myself just relaxing there and listening to the waves. Just seems so peaceful and wonderfully beautiful.
This sounds the best anniversary celebration. What else can be better than watching sunset with your love on the beach, enjoying the cool air breeze and spending a precious day. I loved all the pictures. Really beautiful, and wish lots of love to both of you. 🙂
Watching the sunset has always been something that leaves me in awe. It’s an amazing feeling to look at the sunset across the ocean.
These truly are some breathtaking sights. I love how you caught the beauty of the sunset and that you were able to enjoy such beautiful moments.
I’m a sucker for a good sunset, but there’s just something magical about the sunset on the beach! These are beautiful!
All these sunsets , just soothes my heart.
I just loved this Post allott ❣️
There is a story of me and the sunset in Past..I remembered that Story after reading this Blog and watching the amazing pictures of Sunset
Loved a lot <3