Kappad Beach
The Kappad beach is located about 16 km
away from the Kozhikode town, and is a beautiful rock studded beach which
serves as a gateway to the Malabar coast. The Portuguese explorer Vasco Da
Gama along with his 170 men landed at the Kappad beach and thus created
history by discovering India. There is a pillar at the place which marks the
event of opening up of sea route for trade between Europe and India. It is a
calm and pleasant beach which still has an untouched look about it. Note the
sprawling rock on the beach which juts into the sea and has an 800 years old
temple on it.
Fast Facts
- District : Kozhikode
- State : Kerala
- Other names : Kappakadavu Beach
- Location : Kozhikode is 87 km away from Connanore, 225
km from Mangalore, 265 km away from Mysore, and 236 km away from
Pallakad.
- Journey Time : It takes from Kozhikode about 2 hrs to
reach Connanore, 6 hrs to reach Mangalore, 7 hrs to reach Mysore and
6 hrs to reach Palakkad, respectively.
- Route from Connanore/ Kochi : If you are going from
Connanore to Kozhikode, you'll have to go via Nadapuram Road,
Vadakara and Quilandi. If you are going from Kochi, take the
National Highway 47 to Edapally, afterwards take National Highway 17
to Kozhikode via Ponnani and Feroke.
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Feature Attraction
The Temple on the Rock
There is a rock on the Kappad beach which juts into the sea. There is an
800 years old temple located on this rock. While you walk up to the temple,
you feel the depth of religious feelings of Indians which manifests itself
in myriad forms in every corner of the country.
Accommodation
- Taj Residency – 5 Star
- Malabar Palace – 4 Star
- Kappad Beach Resort – 3 Star
- Hyson Heritage – 3 Star
- Fortune Hotel – 3 Star
- Sea Queen Hotel - 2 Star
When to go
The months between September to February are the best months to visit
Kappad Beach.
How to get there
The Karipur International Airport is the nearest airport which is about 23
km away from Kozhikode. Kozhikode is the nearest railway station which is
about 16 km away.
Other Attractions
» Manachira Square
It is situated in the busiest part of the city, and the place was renovated
recently. Some of the most important structures of the city are located
here.
» Palayam Market
The Mohiuddeen Mosque is a major attraction of the market where the close
circuit TV enables the Imam deliver his address to a large gathering of
people on various floors of the mosque.
» Thali Temple
This temple was constructed by Samuthiris. It was the venue of an annual
competition in which various artists used to display their skills to the
Samuthiri.
