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Kappad Beach

A quiet stretch of coast is tied to the arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498.
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Photo: SidhardhRamesh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Kappad Beach

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We’re still writing about Kappad Beach: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Morning or sunset
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Entry/parking charges may apply
Parking
Designated/local parking
Permits
Respect coastal safety rules

On the ground

Local food
Kozhikode biryani, seafood, halwa
Access
Historical interpretation and facilities vary.

Stay safe

Do not swim in rough surf; follow local warnings

Where it is

Kozhikode, Kerala

11.38° N 75.72° E

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