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Payyambalam Beach Kerala, Travel Information
The Payyambalam beach located near the Kannur town is one of the beautiful beaches
in the state of Kerala. This beautiful stretch of sand and surf is the best locale
for a relaxed evening.
Quiet, secluded, beautiful, this enchanting sandy
beach bordering Kannur is famous as the mortal remains of Swadeshabimani Ramakrishna
Pillai, A.K. Gopalan, Pamban Madavan and K.G. Marar are laid to rest near this
resort.
The Payyambalam beach is a popular picnic spot of the local
people and holds much potential for development into a tourist resort.
Nearby is Ezhimala, the capital of the ancient Mooshika kings, considered to be
an ancient historical site. It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming
a promontory.
A flourishing seaport and centre of trade in ancient Kerala,
it was one of the major battle fields of the Chola-Chera war of the 11th century.
Significance Historical the mortal remains of Swadeshabimani
Ramakrishna Pillai, A.K. Gopalan, Pamban Madavan and K.G. Marar are laid to rest
near this resort.
General Information
Location
Kannur,
Kerala
Payyamblam beach is the beach of Kannur town. The well laid
out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother & child erected by noted
sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman makes it extremely captivating.
MOPPILA
BAY : This is situated near the St. Angelo's Fort. A fishing harbour built
with Indo Norvegian project assistance. If the weather is favourable a ride in
the sea will be a memorable experience. The remnants of the temple & fort are
still seen in Mopila bay.
Nearest
airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 72 km from Kollam town. |
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