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Muzhappilangad Beach Kerala, Travel Information
Muzhappilangad is 14kms from Mahe. A long clean beach, its enchanting
ambience invites you to swim. sunbathe or just lounge around. Black rocks protect
Muzhappilangad from the currents from the deep, making its shallow water a swimmers
paradise. Muzhappilangad is Kerala's only drive in beach which is about 5kms long.
From Muzhappilangad you can see the Dharmadam island (Pacha Thuruth) just
across the Arayakkandy river, a remarkable conjunction of beach and island.
Its around 15kms. South of Kannur and only 8 kms. From Thangassery. A long clean
beach its enchanting ambience invites you to swim sunbathe or just lounge around.
Its Kerala's only drive-in beach, one could drive the entire length-4 kms.
Climatic Conditions:
Lovely and pleasant climate
Temperature
range :
Best time to visit : October to May
Muzhappilangad,
one of the longest beaches in Kerala is located 15 kms south of Kannur. The long
beach is the only drive-in beach in India.
Still untouched, this long, clean
beach protected by the black rocks from the deep currents, make its shallow water
a swimmer's paradise.
Muzhappilangad, one of the longest beaches
in Kerala is located 15 kms south of Kannur. The long beach is the only drive-in
beach in India.
Still untouched, this long, clean beach protected by the
black rocks from the deep currents, make its shallow water a swimmer's paradise.
One can drive down the entire length of 4 kms from Kannur to Tellicherry.
The enchanting ambience of the beautiful Muzhappilangad beach invites one
to swim, sunbathe, or just laze around.
From Muzhappilangad, one can view
the Dharmadam Island or the Green Island. A remarkable conjunction of beach and
island is just across the Anjarakkandy River.
Significance
Present
One of the longest Beaches in Kerala
General Information
Location
15 Kms South Of Kannur, Kerala
Unique Features
Only Drive-In Beach In Kerala
Muzhappilangad Beach with its shallow
waters makes it ideal for swimmers. Just 15 km from Kannur and 8 km from Thalassery,
the beach is bordered by black rocks, which protects it. It is Kerala's only drive
in beach where you can drive for a full four km, from Kannur to Tellicherry. The
enchanting ambience of the beautiful Muzhappilangad beach invites one to swim,
sunbathe, or just laze around. From Muzhappilangad, one can view the Dharmadam
Island or the Green Island.
Reaching Muzhappilangad: The nearest airport
to Kannur is at Karipur in Kozhikode, 95 km away. Kannur railway station is linked
to major towns within the state as well as the country as are the roads. |
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shoreline, fabulous beaches, most popular is the Lighthouse Beach, the northern
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swaying curtain of coconut palms, irresistibly photogenic, beautiful beach huts |
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Beach | |
Cluster of little islands
on the Vembanad Lake, part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary spread across
14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise.
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Beach | |
Prominent ports and fishing
harbours of ancient Kerala, also known for its ancient ship building industry. |
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| Chapora
Beach | |
A lot busier than most north
coast villages, dependent on fishing and boat building, many regular cafes and
restaurants |
| |
| Varca
Beach | |
Community of Christian fisher
folk, palm thatched long houses, grassy dunes. |
|
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| Dona
Paula Beach |
| fine view of the Marmagao Harbour nestled on the south
side of the headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries, former fishing
village, today's commercialised beach resort, idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe. |
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Beach |
| sea is safe for swimming generally jellyfish-free,
village area near beach side boasts a few serviceable bars and restaurants, various
culinary delights of the seafood, most succulent, competitively priced seafood
in Goa. | | |
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| last major settlement in southwest Salcete, visit to
Mabor, South Goa largest, and most obtrusive, package tourist enclave. |
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| - good options to stay offering better value, a good
first stop to head North. | | |
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