Dharmadam Island - Kerala - ധര്‍മടം ഇസ്ലാന്ദ്‌

Co-ordinates 11.926478, 75.308533
State Kerala
Nearby Stations Kannur
Nearby Places Canannore,Kasaragod
Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharmadam_Island
Other Langauge Names Hindi: धर्मदम द्वीप - केरल
Malayalam: ധര്‍മടം ഇസ്ലാന്ദ്‌

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A small island full of coconut palms and green bush extending to 5 acres. 100 meters away from the main land at Dharmadam. The island (private land) is a beautiful sight from the beach. Permission is required to enter into the island from its owners.

Dharmadam Island is located near Kannur in Kerala which is isolated from the main island. Take a Tour to Dharmadam Island and enjoy the beauty of this green unexplored paradise of Kerala. One of the most fascinating beaches in Kerala, Dharmadam Island is nestled amidst lush green coconut trees and sandy beaches. The Dharmadam Island is an ideal picnic spot.

History

Dharmadam Island is located near the Dharmadam Village which was earlier known as Dharmapattanam. Buddhism was very popular in this region and hence the name was coined from such association.

Best Time to Visit and Weather

The best time to take a tour to Dharmadam Island is from October to May.

Travel Direction

Location

8 km away from the town of Thalassery.
The Dharmadam Beach is 17 km from Kannur. The small 5 acre island covered with coconut palms and green bushes is a beautiful sight from the beach. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island. It is located 15 km away from Mahe.

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport is at Karipur, Kozhikode (Calicut) which is about 93 km south. The Mangalore airport is 170 km north of Kannur.

By Rail

Kannur is an important railhead of the Southern Railways and it is major railway station on Shornur-Mangalore line. (Enquiry: Kannur Ph: 705555; Thalasseri Ph: 322250). There are trains from Mumbai, Goa, mangaloe, Madras, Trivandrum, Kochi, Kozhikode and Coimbatore. All major trains going North through the Konkan and beyond stop at Kannur.

By Road

An excellent road transport system connects Kannur to all the major towns of South India (KSRTC: Kannur Ph: 707777). There are frequent bus services from Mangalore, Bangalore, Kochi, Trivandrum and Kozhikode.

Where to Stay

We offer excellent accommodation facilities in Dharmadam Island. Enjoy the beauty of Dharmadam Island and take home the memories of a wonderful retreat.

Nearby Places and other Beaches

Kannur, Kasaragod.











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