Kappad Beach

Kappad Beach

• Location                         : 16 Kms From Kozhikode , Kerala
• Temperature Range         : 35 C - 22 C
• Best Time To Visit         : October To May
• Main Attraction             : Fort Kochi Carnival

Located 16 km from Kozhikode town, Kappad beach is a pleasant stretch of rock studded beach is Kappakkadavu. To the tourist it is one of the most charming of Kerala's beaches.

Kappad Beach finds mention in history and geography texts as the gateway to the Malabar coast. Here, 501 years ago, 170 men led by the Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama (1460-1524) sailed in and stepped into Kerala to create a new chapter in history. Kappad Beach Kozhikode was then the most important trade centre of the Malabar region and the Zamorins who ruled this mighty land were powerful and shrewd. Today only a little stone monument is left at the Kappad beach to speak of its great historic importance. On the rocks nearby is a temple believed to be 800 years old.

The story of a long and tumultuous socio-political relationship between India and Europe. It was the spices and wealth of Malabar that first brought the Arabs, the Phoenicans, the Greeks, the Romans, the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English to Kerala. Kappad has witnessed many such landings.

To the tourist, however, this little sea faring town is a haven. The best route to Kappad is along the backwaters. Un-spoilt and un-crowded, the picturesque backwaters of Kozhikode offers a bewitching experience. A ride down the backwaters through the Korappuzha river brings you to the beach.

Prime Attractions

Kappad Backwaters

Kappad Beach Tours offers the unique backwaters, which consist of a complex network of lagoons, lakes & canals. Traveling on these backwaters is an experience one can never forget. . On the banks one can see lush green rice fields spreading away into the distance and coconut groves with the occasional temple or church.

Kappad Backwaters

Meet a fortune teller and let him forecast your visit in this magical land or shed a few rupees and get a fine entertainment from an acrobat or snake-charmer. Let your kids run across the sands, while you enjoy a amazing sight of amber-hued setting sun in the evening, before returning to your place of stay. Plan your holiday trip on the New Year eve to attend the colourful Cochin Carnival at the beach side of Fort Kochi. Short Cruises at Kappad Beach Tours

A boat ride into the countryside offers a close look at rustic village life- fishermen launching their cockleshell boats,women catching fish with their feet, aimless cattle grazing, white lotuses floating here and there in small, shallow ponds.

Pookot Lake

This natural fresh water lake is covered by trees on all sides.It is located half way from Calicut ,half an hour ahead of Kalpetta.

How To Reach There

Air : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 23 km from Kozhikode town.
Rail : Kozhikode, about 16 km.