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Kappadi Beach Kerala, Travel Information
Kappad
beach, 16 km from Kozhikode, stranded on the shore of history with the landing
of Vasco Da Gama on 27th of May, 1498. Even after 500 years of the epoch-making
mooring of the maverick navigator, Kappad remains calm, as if cataclysmic changes
had just scrubbed around this spot. The beach, strewn with country fishing boats,
is still in pristine beauty. The shore, bereft of concrete monstrosities, is in
perfect silence ever since Gama left for other destinations.
The Kappad
Beach where Vasco Da gamma furrowed the way for the European connection is
one of the gleaming studs of the Indian crown. The legends woven around its historic
origins and traditions cast a mystical spell on this beach.
The beach,
16 km from Kozhikode, stranded on the shore of history with the landing of Vasco
Da Gama 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". This event marked the beginning of a new epoch in world history
and specifically in the history of Kerala against the backdrop of bitter rivalries
between local rulers began a period of unbroken strife among foreign powers for
the domination of trade in Malabar. When Vasco da Gama landed at Kappad beach,
he was warmly welcomed by the benevolent Zamorin of Malabar. This opened up the
sea route for trade from Europe to India and Malabar soon became the Gateway to
the east.
The pleasant, calm beach, locally known as Kappakadavu, is
studded with rocks and caressed by friendly waves. An interesting feature of the
landscape is the sprawling rock that protrudes into the sea. The temple on the
rock is believed to be 800 years old. The sea here is placid and seemingly untouched
by history or time.
Kappad beach is at a short walk on the Korapuzha
river. Even after 500 years of the epoch-making mooring of the maverick navigator,
Kappad remains calm, as if cataclysmic changes had just scrubbed around this spot.
The beach, strewn with country fishing boats, is still in pristine beauty. The
shore, bereft of concrete monstrosities, is in perfect silence ever since Gama
left for other destinations.
The historic Kappakadavu beach or the picturesque
Kappad beach in Kerala, South India is the perfect place for a private tête-à-tête
with nature's magical charms. Scattered with fishing boats and fishing nets, the
Kappad beach is a painters delight.
Kappad beach tours make you feel
special as you experience the thrill of being at the place where the famous explorer
Vasco-da-Gama set foot for the first time and discovered India.
Rock
clusters jutting out into the roaring sea with luxuriant vegetation add a touch
of romance to the pure Kappad beach.
Revel with nature in its glorious
beauty that engulfs you into a clean and pure world that infuses joy and serenity
into your system. Take a boat ride, swim to your hearts content, play beach games
or just lie down on the soft sands of the Kappad beach in Kerala, South India.
Walk up to the 800-year old temple located on the stunning Kappad beach
and feel caught in a time warp as the sea waves crash against the rock clusters
on the Kappad beach. |
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