Beypore Beach

Locate : The Beypore beach is located at a distance of 10 Km from the South Of Kozhikode, in the south India state of Kerala in India.
Touring Seasons : Through out the year.

The Beach
Situated at the mouth of the Chaliyar River in Kozhikode (Calicut) district, Beypore, one of the major ports and fishing harbours of ancient Kerala was a major trade and maritime centre.

The Beypore Beach in Kerala has a bridge built nearly 2 km into the sea. It is actually made up of huge stones heaped together for nearly 2 km making a passageway into the sea.

Ancient Beypore was much visited by merchants from Western Asia, for its ship building industry. The boat building yard here is famous for the construction of the Uru, the traditional Arabian trading vessel.

Accessibility
Airlines : Calicut airport, is at Karipur and is 23 km from Calicut city centre. From here you can take a bus or taxi to reach the Beypore beach.

Rail Lines : The railhead at Kozhikode is connected to all the major cities of India. From here you can take a bus or taxi to reach the Beypore beach.

Bus Lines : Beypore is well connected by road and is just 11 km from Calicut.

Lodging near Beypore
Being close to Kozhikode (Calicut), you will not face any problem in finding a accommodation near the beach. Kozhikode has numerous lodging facilities in various ranges for the tourists from all over.
Standard and budge accommodation options are available in the city of Calicut.

Charming Spots near Beypore
Kozhikode (Calicut) Town
Once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a major trade and commerce centre, Kozhikode was the most important region of Malabar in the past. Today, lush green countrysides, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, a unique culture and a warm, friendly ambience make Kozhikode (Calicut) a most favoured destination.

Kappad
Kappad is the place where Vasco da Gama set foot for the first time when he came to India on May 27, 1498. There is a small stone monument at the beach to commemorate that event.

Dolphin's Point
Dolphin's Point is a good place to watch dolphins playing in the sea early in the morning. On this beach are also situated Calicut Town Center, Lions Club, and a lighthouse.

Mananchira
Mananchira (Calicut), which was the palace tank of King Mana Vikrama, has been now turned into a traditional architectural splendor with carpeted green grass and surrounded by ethnic buildings. The place also has a musical fountain.

Muchunthi Palli
A 13th century Vattezhuthu inscribed on a stone slab can be seen in this mosque. this is the oldest of the three mosques existing at Kuttichira, in Kozhikode town. The inscription narrates the donation of the property to the mosque by a Zamorine. This mosque too is built in the traditional Kerala architectural style.

Kozhikode (Calicut) Beach
This beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. Adding to its natural beauty is the old world charm retained in the old lighthouse and the two crumbling piers, each more than a hundred years old, that run into the sea.

Oceanic Activities
Stroll by the beach or lazing in the sun or you can also try building a sand castle or playing a game of beach volleyball!