Kappad Beach

Locate : Kappad beach is at a distance of 16 km from Kozhikode (calicut) in the south Indian state of Kerala.
Touring Seasons : Through out the year.

The Beach
Kappad beach in Kerala is a picturesque tranquil beach destination in India, strewn with country fishing boats, lies in pristine beauty. The shore, deprived of concrete monstrosities, is in splendid silence.

The Kappad Beach where Vasco Da Gama carved the way for the European connection in the year 1498, is one of the brilliant studs of the Indian crown.

The lovely, calm beach, locally known as Kappakadavu, is dotted with rocks and embraced by friendly waves coming to & fro the sea. An interesting feature of the landscape is the extensive rock that extends into the sea. The temple on the rock is believed to be 800 years old. The sea here is calm and noticeably untouched by history or time. To the tourist it is one of the most charming of Kerala's beaches.

Accessibility
Airlines : Karipur International Airport, Kozhikode about 23 km from Kozhikode town. From here you cam fetch a bus to the beach.

Rail Lines : Kozhikode railhead is about 16 km from the beach. One can easily reach the beach by bus or taxi.

Bus Lines : The beach is well connected to Kozhikode (Calicut). It is also linked to all the major cities of Kerala.

Lodging near Kozhikode
Since the beach is located near the city of Kozhikode, you can easily find numerous accommodations of various range in the city.

Charming Spots near the Kappad Beach
Rock Fornations
The various rock formation in varied shapes and size dotting the beach location are the most interesting sites at Kappad.

The Temple on the Rock
This temple situated on the rock (extended into the sea) is one of the charms located at the Kappad beach. The temple is believed to be 800 years old.

A Pillar
Vasco Da Gama, a Portuguese explorer landed on the Kappad beach with 170 men in three vessels on 27th of May, 1498. A solitary pillar commemorates the event with the inscription, "Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498".

Korapuzha river
This river is truly an alluring site to be seen by the visitors from all around. The two streams Punnurpuzha and Agalapuzha, join to form the Korapuzha river, which, along with its main tributaries, is tidal in their lower reaches. The latter of the two can well spin off as a backwater, while the former claims its existence from Arikkankunnu. The river forms the connecting point of all the important industrial towns like the Vadakara, Kozhikode, Kallai, Beypore. The river measures 40 kms in length and covers an area of 624 sq. kms.

Oceanic Activities
You can try your hand in fishing and swimming. Korapuzha river near the beach is a well spin off as a backwater. Or you can just stroll by the seaside or laze under the sun.