Sunday, December 4, 2016

Travel Muzhappilangad (Drive in beach)

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Travel Muzhappilangad (Drive in beach)


Distance - 320 Kms from Bangalore 
Travel period - Preferably 2 days.
Time to reach - 7 Hrs
Type - Beach
Best time to visit - October to February 
Famous for: Drive-in beach
Muzhappilangad Beach is the Asia's No.1 Longest drive-in beach which is located between Kannur and Thalassery. This is the only drive in which is located in Kerala and stretches upto 4 kms long and also one of the top 6 drive-in beaches in the world. The beach festival takes place in the month of April. The black rock formation takes the strength of the waves (Current).
Early Morning view of the Beach
Muzhappilangad Beach is very close to Mahe (Union Territory). The beach is well maintained and good for swimming. The beach is located very close and parallel to national highway (Approx 1 KM). There are few water sports available. Dharmadam Island is located close to the beach which can be reach by walk when the tides are low, do not forget to take the permission.




Beach View


Road next to beach where few home stays are located



There are few homestays and hotels are located right next to the beach however if you like to have some nice breakfast, lunch or dinner its better to go to the highway.

Beach View from homestay

The Sunset looks marvelous and its very beautiful place for photography. If you are a photography lover then you can have a nice time with birds during early mornings.

Sunset view from home stay


How to reach:
Nearest railway station: Kannur  (Around 16 km); Thalassery (Around 12 km)
Nearest airport: Calicut (Around 102 km), Kannur (Under construction - Around 25 Kms)

Beach View

Near By Places:
Thalassery Fort
Kannur Fort
Dharmadam Island
Mahe
Pazhassi Dam